Things to Do in Kirkenes, Norway - Kirkenes Attractions
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Discover the underground passage of a WWII bomb shelter, complete with a 30-minute tour revealing wartime living conditions, historical context, and a poignant short film with period photographs.
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- Ellen IDayton, OH1,408 contributionsThis museum features 1) WWII resistance 2) local mining and 3) Sami culture. It is a well curated museum & very interesting. The restored Soviet plane & stories of partisan resistance are particularly interesting. A very nice small local museum.Written October 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 123Alan321Auckland, New Zealand5 contributionsSo glad we stayed two nights after our cruise. Stayed in Scandic Hotel, ask for a view. Explored WWll tunnels, small Museum and travelled to the border with a guide.Written September 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Fay W28 contributionsGreat insight to the war times and life underground, movie was very interesting, guide very knowledgeable. Easy walk from centre of townWritten February 20, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DarrencruOxfordshire, UK256 contributionsThis is simple one of the nicest places we have ever been. The scenery, the silence, the wildlife, the adventure were all fantastic and we will definitely be back one day. Just amazing.Written October 14, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DarrencruOxfordshire, UK256 contributionsWe ended up going here a couple of times as our hotel pool was out of action. It is a great facility right in the centre of town and whilst not huge is was never overcrowded and has options to swim, dive, warm pool, jacuzzi. Our kids loved it!Written October 14, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrewsk8sTrondheim, Norway276 contributionsIt is a great FREE thing to see/do in Kirkenes after everything is closed or if you have some time to kill.
It is basically a statue on a memorial pedestal on a small hilltop. I think it was a nice gesture and the honourable thing to do for soldiers of whatever nationality that fought and died to liberate your city.
If you have any interest in history I think it is an interesting period when countries had strange bedfellows out of necessity (allies bombing, the Finns, the Nazis, Norwegian resistance, and then the Soviet liberators who will later become Cold War arch-enemies).
Anyway, it was a 5 minute walk from my hotel in Sentrum. It costs nothing, and it was good exercise. Recommended.Written July 28, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - rohizanipenang159 contributionsWe took photos here as our hotel was very near to the church. Very beautiful when covered in snow.
We met locals who then explained about this church.Written December 6, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - estenstadOslo, Norway46 contributionsFree admission art gallery in the city centre of Kirkenes. Exhibitions are changed after 1-2 months or so. When I visited, a local shoemaker showed very fun, interesting and artistic shoes. This was a nice surprise, since I just popped in without knowing about the art gallery. I recommend it! Free entrance, so nothing to lose.Written July 16, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- peterindevonKingsbridge, UK316 contributionsThey have a Vinmomopolet shop where you can buy a good range of wines at bearable prices for a private drinkWritten February 17, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Angie S60 contributionsNice open square with the monument in the center of town. There is an accompanying exhibit to look through. You will probably walk by it!Written May 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LeeTamworth, Australia12 contributionsFun and informative. Our friendly guide was professional and fun. We all enjoyed the experience every way . The team are all organised- we suited up and were warm and comfortable. The crab was cooked to perfection and there was plenty for everyone. Our guide clearly explained and demonstrated all we needed to know - he was really excellentWritten February 5, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah T11 contributionsWhat a superb tour! We did a 4 hour private tour, led by Greg. We visited both the Russian borders, and popped to Finland! We stopped at various view points for photos.Greg was very knowledgeable about the local area history, easy to listen to, friendly and professional.
I would highly recommend!Written March 14, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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