What is included in the price?

Transfer Guide Snowshoes and poles Warm drinks and a snack Binoculars

What is not included in the price?

Outdoor clothing (dress in layers) Transfers to and from the Snow Resort are not included but can be booked at 300 NOK per person. If you’re staying at the Snow Resort, pick-up is at 9:15 for the morning departure or 13:15 for the afternoon departure.

What should I bring on this tour?

A valid ID is required for EU citizens, and a passport for all other nationalities. Warm clothes

What do I need to know before booking?

Depending on snow conditions, the tour may be done as a snowshoe hike or a regular winter hike.

What time does this tour start?

This tour departs at: Daily at 9:00 and 13:00. Pickup from the Hurtigruten/Havila pier in Kirkenes is included.

What language is this tour guided in?

This tour is guided in: English & German.

How many people are on this tour?

Group size: 2 - 7 pax. All tours run in small groups for a personal experience.

Russian Border Snowshoe Hike

Step into a world of frozen forests and international intrigue on this 3 km snowshoe loop through the remote borderland of Norway. With a moderate 100 m ascent and descent, the trail leads you into the Arctic wilderness — and right up to the edge of Russia.

On this snowshoe hike, you’ll uncover the fascinating history of the Norwegian–Russian border: Observe the old guard tower along the border, gaze across the icy Pasvik river at the majestic Boris Gleb church — a sacred site so significant that it helped shape the border’s very path. You’ll spot the modern border crossing at Storskog, hear stories about Cold War tensions and today’s restrictions, and finally reach the iconic border markers — standing just two meters from Russian soil. This is not just a beautiful hike. It’s a journey into the past and present of Europe’s northernmost frontier.

Tour highlights

Visit the historic border markers of Norway and Russia
Snowshoe through remote Arctic wilderness on a scenic 3 km loop
Learn about WWII history, the Cold War and today’s border politics and the situation in this unique borderland

Good to know before you book

Depending on snow conditions, the tour may be done as a snowshoe hike or a regular winter hike.

Season

November - May

Duration

3 hours

Starting time

Daily at 9:00 and 13:00

Languages

English & German

Group size

2 - 7 pax

Meeting point

Storgata 5, 9900 Kirkenes (lower floor)

Practical information

Is this tour suitable for me?

No prior snowshoe experience is necessary. We provide a short introduction to snowshoeing before starting the hike.
This snowshoe hike involves moderate physical activity. The route can be adjusted to match the group’s fitness level, with a flexible pace and short stops along the way.

What is included?

Transfer
Guide
Snowshoes and poles
Warm drinks and a snack
Binoculars

What is excluded?

Outdoor clothing (dress in layers)
Transfers to and from the Snow Resort are not included but can be booked at 300 NOK per person. If you’re staying at the Snow Resort, pick-up is at 9:15 for the morning departure or 13:15 for the afternoon departure.

What to bring?

A valid ID is required for EU citizens, and a passport for all other nationalities.
Warm clothes

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Russian Border Snowshoe Hike

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