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Things to see in Kirkenes (Norway): 7 places and when to go
Kirkenes is a town in Norway, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Temples (2), History (2). The best known are Klistervatnet, Bjørnevatnet and Bøkfjord Lighthouse. The best time to come is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 69.725, 30.0516
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Temples (2) · History (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Also possible
- April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- TOS Tromsø, 430 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kirkenes
The places in and around Kirkenes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- KlistervatnetLake on the border of Norway and Russia19 km
- BjørnevatnetLake in Norway and Russia23 km
- Bøkfjord LighthouseLighthouse by the Bøkfjord in Sør-Varanger, Norway18 km
- Kirkenes ChurchChurch in Sør-Varanger Municipality, Norway468 m
- FossevatnLake in Russia and Norway12 km
- Neiden ChapelChurch building in Sør-Varanger, Northern Norway26 km
- RussermonumentetNorwegian war memorial at Kirkenes345 m
When to go to Kirkenes
The best time to visit Kirkenes is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time0:00
- FebBest time6:42
- MarBest time10:59
- AprPossible15:33
- MayBest time20:56
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time17:33
- SepBest time12:48
- OctPossible8:22
- NovPossible2:40
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. In May, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kirkenes
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS, Tromsø), 430 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Vadsø Municipality6 places43 km
- Hammerfest6 places262 km
- Alta14 places263 km
- Tromsø Municipality34 places428 km
- Finnsnes21 places473 km
- Narvik32 places529 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kirkenes?
The best known: Klistervatnet, Bjørnevatnet, Bøkfjord Lighthouse, Kirkenes Church, Fossevatn. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kirkenes?
December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Kirkenes?
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS), 430 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kirkenes as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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