Scandic Kirkenes

Husky Wagon

You don't have to wait for the snow to arrive! Take part in the training of our dogs for winter season!

Original King Crab Safari

Snow, Northern Lights and the king crab are three things that are a must on an arctic winter holiday.

Snowhotel Kirkenes 365 Visit & Dinner

Snowhotel 365 is the first hotel completely made of snow and ice to keep open 365 days a year! Your arctic fairy tale is about to come true.

Snowmobile Safari

Experience the thrilling excitement of snowmobiling through the snowy landscape surrounding the Snowhotel in Kirkenes! This 2-hour adventure is a great and unforgettable experience through the magical landscape above the arctic circle.

Northern Lights Hunting

On the Aurora Express tour; our driver will take you far from the light pollution, and drive east towards the Russian border, west toward Finland, or south into the Pasvik valley, depending on the Aurora forecast.

Hunting Northern Lights by Husky

Go further into the wilderness, for a full arctic dog sledding adventure! A seasoned musher will take you by dogsled to the arctic fjord and tundra, to search for the Northern Lights. Travel naturally by dog power, with only the sound of the snow, the huskies and the arctic wind. Nature covered by snow, a frozen fjord beneath you, a team of strong huskies in front, and a beautiful star-studded sky above. If you are lucky, the Northern Lights will make an appearance.

Andersgrotta - WW2 Bomb Shelter

Snowshoe Hiking

Step into the shoes of your northern forefathers and go full Arctic.

Husky Safari & Experience

Born as sled dogs our huskies are very eager to pull the sledge. On this tour, we will take you for a 5 km long ride along the fjord in the scenic Sandnesdalen.

Snowhotel Kirkenes 365 Visit

While in Kirkenes you should absolutely visit the winter wonderland of Snowhotel 365. From 2019 we are the first hotel completely made of snow and ice – open 365 days a year! Here you can enter a real-life winter wonderland all seasons of the year. Upon arrival, we will take you on a guided tour and tell you all you need to know about the Snowhotel 365 and the area surrounding us.

Snowhotel Kirkenes - Entrance Ticket

When you are in Kirkenes you should absolutely visit the winter wonderland of Snowhotel 365. This is the first hotel completely made of snow and ice that keeps open 365 days a year!

Husky Taxi

Experience the wildest cab ride ever! Imagine stepping out of the plane, and instead of going to luggage claim, a team of strong and eager huskies are waiting for you, ready to take you across the arctic mountains, straight to the doorstep of the Snowhotel, the famous igloo hotel of Norway.

Kirkenes Homevisit

Meet the locals – in their homes! Northern Norwegians are hospitable people and now they invite our guests from around the world in for a cup of coffee and a chat. Through this visit you will have the chance to see what makes northern people tick and to discuss the Norwegian lifestyle with your host. You have a unique opportunity to ask questions and learn about the culture and everyday life in the north.

Russian Border Expedition by Snowmobile

Are you ready to catch the Arctic wind? Snowhotel Kirkenes offer Snowmobile excursions with several departures every day. We go far into the Pasvik Valley to the Russian border at the Pasvik River, through beautiful forest landscape, and in the end you are only metres away from our great neighbour in the east.

Ice Fishing with Expert

Sink your line through the fjord ice and wait for your catch to bite. Will this be your lucky day? With thousands of lakes throughout the unspoilt nature and the arctic sea at our doorstep, Kirkenes is one of the best places in Norway for fishing trips. On the Snowhotel guided ice fishing trip, we will dress you up warmly, and head out by snowmobile sleigh to the frozen fjord.

Snowmobile – Hunting the Northern Lights

Are you ready to catch the arctic wind? Guided by an expert driver, you will get the chance to drive your own snowmobile into the arctic wilderness to find the Northern Lights. Perfect for couples, who want to share a skidoo and take turns driving.

Husky Mountain Hike

Join our eager huskies for a peaceful trek in the mountains.