Russian Border

The Norwegian-Russian border near Kirkenes marks the edge of Europe — a landscape shaped by WWII history, Cold War tensions and untouched Arctic wilderness. Our tours visit the Russian border on foot, by snowshoe or by minivan, passing historic sites and standing just metres from Russia.

Russian Border Hike

Want to explore the Russian border without spending the day on a bus? Join Norway’s only guided hike to the official border markers between Norway and Russia.

Russian Border Snowshoe Hike

Step into Arctic wilderness and walk right up to the Russian border: Join Norway’s only guided snowshoe hike to the official border markers between Norway and Russia.

Spy Games in the Arctic: Russian Border Tour by Minivan

Explore the Russian border in Kirkenes on a personal minivan tour. Visit Cold War sites, Storskog border crossing & hear real spy stories from WWII to today.

Russian Border Ice Fishing & Campfire

Try Arctic ice fishing on one of Norway’s most extraordinary lakes — a border lake where one-third lies in Norway and two-thirds in Russia. An exciting 4-hour winter trip near Kirkenes.

Russian Border Hike to Boris Gleb Church

Hike along the Norwegian–Russian border to the historic Boris Gleb Church, one of the key landmarks that shaped the border between the two countries.

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