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Kirkenes

Finnmark

A town by the Russian border at the end of the coastal voyage, known for king crab safaris and a snow hotel.

Photo: Harvey Barrison from Massapequa, NY, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Best Time to Go
Jan–Mar, Jun–Jul
Our full guide to Kirkenes is being written. It's on the Northern Norway list as If You're Nearby.

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About 249 miles away

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About 266 miles away

The Arctic's capital, and one of the best places to see the northern lights.

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About 275 miles away

Sweden's Arctic mining town, with the Icehotel, husky trails and the clear skies of Abisko.

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Northern Norway

Lofoten, Tromsø and the northern lights.

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