Pasvik valley and visit Snowhotel (GR11)

A guided trip by bus to Pasvik valley and visit at the coolest place in the North: Snowhotel Kirkenes. You get both, a nice nature experience and information about the interesting history of this area right beside Russia. We follow the Pasvik river (border river to Russia) all the way to Svanvik. Visit at the National Park Center, a nature film and visit at Snowhotel is inlcuded.

🌲 Pasvik Valley & Snowhotel Kirkenes Tour with Local Guide

📅 Available: All year round
Duration: 4 hours
🕘 Departure Time: Please contact us for available times

💰 Price: Please contact us for group pricing

🚐 Pickup: Hotels, airport, or Hurtigruten/Havila pier

🧭 Tour Overview

Explore one of Europe’s last wilderness areas and visit the iconic Snowhotel Kirkenes on this guided bus tour. Travel in a comfortable minivan with a local guide while discovering the unique wildlife, flora, and fascinating history of the Pasvik Valley, right beside the Russian border.

Follow the Pasvik River all the way to Svanvik, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way. Visit the National Park Centre, where you’ll learn about local fauna, flora, and the brown bear information exhibit.

The tour continues with a visit to the Snowhotel Kirkenes, where you can explore ice sculptures, take photos, enjoy a hot beverage in the café, and interact with huskies or reindeer. Total time at the Snowhotel is approximately 45 minutes.

We recommend booking a lunch at the National Park Centre or Snowhotel restaurant to complement your tour.

🔍 What You’ll Experience

🌊 Pasvik Valley & National Park Centre
• Scenic drive along the Pasvik River, Norway’s border with Russia
• Multiple photo stops for river and border views
• Visit the National Park Centre with exhibits on fauna, flora, and brown bears

❄️ Snowhotel Kirkenes
• Guided exploration of ice sculptures and all rooms
• Hot beverage at the café
• Meet and interact with huskies and reindeer

🚌 Comfortable Transport
• Small minivan group for a personal experience
• Pickup and drop-off from hotels, airport, or Hurtigruten/Havila pier

Tour Details / What’s Included

  • Local guide (English, German, French, or Norwegian)
    • Transportation in a comfortable minivan
    • Entrance fees to National Park Centre and Snowhotel Kirkenes

🛒 Booking & Payment

  1. Select your date, pick-up time, number of guests, and pick-up location
  2. Click Book Now — the tour will appear in your basket
  3. Go to the basket and proceed to checkout
  4. Enter billing details and complete payment

Cancellation Policy

📄 Please read full cancellation terms here: General Terms & Conditions

📞 Need Assistance?

📧 Email: info@bookingkirkenes.no
📞 Phone: +47 78 99 50 80

 

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