KS 6 Sightseeing to the Russian border and the mining town Bjørnevatn

A guided trip by bus to the Russian border and the iron ore mines in Bjørnevatn. Our first stop is “Skafferhullet”, the historical crossing point on the border between Norway and Russia. We visit the border and have views of the Russian community of Boris Gleb on the other side. Your guide will provide information on the various historical events which took place in this area. We continue to the mining town Bjørnevatn which has gone through dramatic changes the last years. The mines were closed in 1996 and will reopen again in 2009. Here we gain an insight into 90 years of mining history. We continue our trip to the viewpoint "Storfjell" where we get a nice view over the fjord. On our way back to Kirkenes we will stop at a souvenir shop with local products (possibility for shopping).

DURATION:                             13.00 - 14.45
PERIODE:                                mai - oct
GROUP SIZE:                          2 - 100 persons
DEPARTURE:                          every day (sat & sun only on request)
INCLUDED:                              transportation, guide
PRICE:                                    480 NOK per person

Sightseeing in Pasvik valley and visit at National Park Centre

A guided trip by buss to Pasvik valley. The valley is one of the last wilderness areas in Europe and known for its big brown bear population. You get both, a nice nature experience and information about the interesting history of this area right beside Russia. We follow the Pasvik river (border river to Russia) all the way to Svanvik. Visit in the chapel and in the National Park Centre which provides information about fauna and flora. Next stop is the viewpoint “Høyde 96” where you can visit the observation tower. Fantastic view over the border into the Russian neighbourhood Nikel. We serve coffee/tea and cookies before returning to Kirkenes.

Can be combined with a river boat trip on the Pasvik river (KS 17). 

DURATION:                            16.30 - 20.00
PERIODE:                                june - sep
GROUP SIZE:                          2- 100 persons
DEPARTURE:                          every day (sat & sun only on request)
INCLUDED:                             transportation, guide, coffea/tea, cookies
PRICE:                                    750 NOK per person, 1150 NOK per person included dinner

Toppbilde: Trym Ivar Bergsmo/Finnmark Tourist Board 

SvanhovdAllee	View from Height 96	Brownbear
Svanvik Chapell	Bears!	Nationalparc Center