Winter in Kirkenes

From polar night to deep snow, winter in Kirkenes is all about silence, snow-covered landscapes and the magic of the Northern Lights. Here are our favourite ways to experience it.

Northern Lights Experiences

Evening tours that take you away from town lights and into the Arctic night – by snowshoes, fat bike or wilderness sauna.

Northern Lights Snowshoe Hike

Crunch through snow under the stars as the Northern Lights dance above. A peaceful night hike far from the city lights — just you, the snow, and the sky.

Northern Lights by Minivan

Chase the magic of the Arctic sky from the comfort of a warm minivan with sky roof. Small group, expert guide, and a real chance to witness the Aurora away from town lights.

Northern Lights by E-Fatbike

Ride an electric fatbike through snowy Arctic landscapes. A fun and active way to explore Kirkenes’ surroundings in the winter.

Arctic Sauna Experience

Journey deep into the Arctic wilderness for an evening of sauna, fire-grilled food, and Northern Lights. An intimate and authentic Arctic experience for a couple, a family or small groups.

Active Winter Tours

Daytime tours for those who like to move: snowshoe hikes, fatbike rides and flexible custom trips in the snow.

Torpedo Battery Snowshoe Hike

Snowshoe through Arctic wilderness to a forgotten World War II torpedo battery on the edge of the Barents Sea. History, nature, and silence — all in one unique experience.

Northern Lights by E-Fatbike

Ride an electric fatbike through snowy Arctic landscapes. A fun and active way to explore Kirkenes’ surroundings in the winter.

Arctic E-Fatbike Adventure

Ride electric fatbikes through snowy Arctic landscapes. A fun and active way to explore Kirkenes’ surroundings in the winter.

Northern Lights Snowshoe Hike

Crunch through snow under the stars as the Northern Lights dance above. A peaceful night hike far from the city lights — just you, the snow, and the sky.

Russian Border Snowshoe Hike

Step into Arctic wilderness and walk right up to the Norwegian-Russian border. A snowshoe hike filled with history, nature, and northern intrigue.

Culture & History

Explore the Russian border, Cold War stories and the unique history of this small Arctic town at the edge of Europe.

Ice Fishing on the Border Lake

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. A exciting 4-hour winter trip surrounded by forests, snow, and international history.

Spy Games in the Arctic

An Espionage Tour of Arctic Norway: Step into the shadowy world of Arctic espionage at the very edge of NATO. Discover how a small border town became a hotspot of spies, secrets, and Cold War intrigue.

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Winter in Kirkenes

Northern Lights Experiences

Northern Lights Snowshoe Hike

Northern Lights by Minivan

Northern Lights by E-Fatbike

Arctic Sauna Experience

Active Winter Tours

Torpedo Battery Snowshoe Hike

Northern Lights by E-Fatbike

Arctic E-Fatbike Adventure

Northern Lights Snowshoe Hike

Russian Border Snowshoe Hike

Culture & History

Ice Fishing on the Border Lake

Spy Games in the Arctic

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Northern Lights

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Arctic sauna experience