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Kirkenes winter activities

Snowmobile trip Kirkenes by Orjan Bertelsen, Hurtigruten

Enjoy adventurous activities to the amazing Arctic wilderness!

You can add an exciting king crab safari, an adventurous snowmobile trip or add a night in the magic snow hotel. The following activities are optional add-ons which you can add to your tour booked through Fjord Travel Norway.
The add-ons will appear during the tour booking process, with prices and details. 


King Crab Safari in Kirkenes by Terje Rakke, Nordic Life, Visit Norway

The giant king crabs

King Crab Lunch Kirkenes by Orjan Bertelsen, Hurtigrute

King crab lunch

King Crab Safari by Orjan Bertelsen, Hurtigruten

King crab safari

King crab safari

The town of Kirkenes is located by an Arctic fjord, with excellent king crab fishing facilities – there will always be a catch!  A totally unforgettable experience awaits you on the frozen fjords of Kirkenes. This is your chance to learn how to catch, cook, and most importantly EAT this mysterious creature. 

In this ultimate king crab fishing experience, you will be taken by snowmobile sledge* out on the fjord ice. Here you will take part in the entire experience of catching the giant, and seeing how it is prepared.
Finally, the journey continues to a beautiful rustic restaurant by the fjord, where you will feast on the giant crab, served the Norwegian way.

​(*In the beginning and the end of the season, the tour may go by boat, if the conditions are not suitable for snowmobile.)

After the fishing you will enjoy the most wonderful king crab meal in authentic, Arctic surroundings!

What to bring: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing (special clothing will be provided).
Included: Clothing, helmet, security instruction, giant king crab meal & transfers.
Age restrictions: Min. 7 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Difficulty level: Average physical condition – involves physical activity on uneven surface and/or steep terrain. Not suitable if you have limited mobility.

Snowmobiling under the Northern Lights by Orjan Bertelsen, Hurtigruten

Snowmobile safari

Snowmobile safari

A wonderful journey awaits you! You will be transferred from your hotel in Kirkenes to an old Norwegian farmhouse, where you will be dressed in warm protective clothing and given a lesson on how to handle your snowmobile. 

There will be 2 people to 1 snowmobile, with many chances to change drivers with short photo stops on the way.  

You need to be at least 18 and have a valid car driver’s license in order to drive the snowmobile. Underage passengers are welcome.

Included: Warm clothing (overall, boots, balaklava), helmet and security instruction. Transfers.
Make sure to wear warm undergarments (wool or fleece is recommended).
Difficulty level: Average physical condition – involves physical activity on uneven surface and/or steep terrain. Not suitable if you have limited mobility.

Ice Bar by CH, Visit Norway

At the ice bar at Kirkenes Snowhotel

Exotic Snowhotel in Kirkenes by Snowhotel Kirkenes

Room at Kirkenes Snowhotel

Kirkenes Snowhotel

Experience an exotic stay at Kirkenes Snowhotel

Snow hotel:

Kirkenes Snowhotel opened for the first time in 2006, and since then they have been giving guests a wonderful experience in one of Norway’s most beautiful surroundings.

The Snowhotel has a large Ice bar room and 20 hotel rooms, a large service building next door with comfortable lounges, showers, bathroom facilities and a sauna. They also have an exotic restaurant offering meals based on local produce, a dog yard with 130 huskies for dog sledding trips & a tiny reindeer park.

Every room in Kirkenes Snowhotel is like a small treasure, uniquely decorated by artists from around the world. All of the 20 rooms have a different theme from Arctic culture or nature. The lighted ice sculptures give the Snowhotel a very cosy and special atmosphere.
No matter the temperature outside, the Snowhotel holds a stable -4 degrees Celsius temperature.

INCLUDESWarm clothing, thermal sleeping bag, dinner, breakfast & transfers.

Read more about sleeping in the Snowhotel, like temperature & health requirements.

See the Northern Lights in Norway by Stian Klo, Hurtigruten

Amazing Northern Lights

WHERE DO THE MAGIC NORTHERN LIGHTS COME FROM?

The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are an ethereal display of coloured lights shimmering across the night sky. What causes them?
Dr Dònal Hill from University of Oxford explains us all about these magic lights occurring on the northern skies.
Watch our Northern Lights video (external link – You Tube)



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What our customers say:

  • We just recently completed the Tromso, Northern Lights & Arctic Coast tour. I am writing to say what an amazing tour we had. Everything ran smoothly without an issue, the accommodation was fantastic and the tours were brilliant. We cannot fault the package at all. I would also like to thank Franziska and Lene, they both were fantastic in answering all my questions promptly, whilst booking the tour. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable holiday!

    Robert, Australia

  • I wanted to thank everybody. We had a wonderful trip. Everything went well and fortunately we had the chance to see the lights while on the cruise. All my friends in Turkey would like to go on a similar trip. So I will be in touch with you. Thanks again and best wishes to all of you.

    Candan, Turkey

  • Thank you for assisting us with our trip to Norway. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Kirkenes and the Snow Hotel. The arrangements you made for us were perfect. The lodging was comfortable and the excursions were fun. Tom and I rarely use the services of a travel company when we travel; you enriched our trip and made the planning easy.

    Alison, United States