South Varanger Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit South Varanger

Thon Hotel Kirkenes
"Excellent overnight stay before sailing. Quiet and very comfortable, spacious room and bathroom. Good beds and excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Scandic Kirkenes
"bon service tres polie tout est propre dejeuner bien bon"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 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.
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.
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.
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


