South Varanger Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Varanger
Thon Hotel Kirkenes
"We appreciated the fact that we were allowed an early check-in and late check-out. The staff was very accommodating and there was delicious breakfast buffet with a wide variety."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Scandic Kirkenes
"The breakfast was one of the best hotel buffets we have ever encountered - lots of variety with everything fresh and delicious. There was an odd discrepancy in the dates of our booking, but fortunately I had printed out the original confirmation e-mail, so it was eventually straightened out. The ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Kirkenes Hotel
"Next to a shopping centre, location is good, room is clean, size not big but acceptable. Good budget option."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Åtte Årstider Lodge
"Super"
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
6 Person Holiday Home in Jarfjord
Ekker Island Arctic Lodge
Popular places to visit
Kirkenes Church
Kirkenes Church is just one of the places to see in Kirkenes, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Pasvik Nature Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Pasvik Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in South Varanger. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Storskog Border Station
Find out about the history of South Varanger with a stop at Storskog Border Station. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Varanger Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Varanger Museum during your travels in Kirkenes. Discover the northern lights views while you're in the area.
King Oscar II Chapel
Find out about the history of South Varanger when you take a trip to King Oscar II Chapel. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Savio Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Savio Museum in Kirkenes. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's northern lights views.
Things to do
Kirkenes Sightseeing Tour at the Norwegian–Russian Border
Summer-Autumn Private Shore Tour: Arctic Beach Adventure
Private Shore Tour: Pasvik Valley & National Park from Kirkenes
Saariselkä: King Crab Safari to Kirkenes with lunch
