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| The village of Neiden lies right by the Norwegian-Finnish border, approx. 50 km west of Kirkenes. The village is known for its good salmon river, the annual Käppalä fishing (traditional East Sam... |
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| Picturesque and lively small community with shops, a post office and school approx. 95 km west of Kirkenes. The village is one of the few places in the municipality that were not burnt down in WWI... |
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| This abandoned fishing village is a cultural heritage site with an intact set of buildings, and is the best-preserved fishing village from pre-war times. There are also war memorials and a fascinatin... |
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| The smallest of the inhabited islands in the municipality, with no traffic. Excellent hiking, hunting and opportunity for both fresh-water and deep-sea fishing. Boats for hire. The island also has ... |
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| 60 km from Kirkenes is a small village on the Arctic coast. King Oskar II built his stone chapel here in 1869. The beautiful beaches here are very popular with locals and visitors on warm summer day... |
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| Exotic and vital coastal culture. Wild, unique landscapes (named the second most beautiful site in the municipality) with Norway’s northernmost archipelago. A paradise for bird watchers (larg... |
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| A recently abandoned fishing community. Places to see include a local history exhibition and Syltefjord chapel. There are also traces of the ancient hunting culture (5000-6000 years ago). |
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| Welcome to the world’s northernmost town, an Arctic town full of life at 70 degrees North. Hammerfest was officially recognised as a town in 1789 and is the oldest town in North Norway.
But did yo... |
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| Around 1850, Kåfjord was Norwegian Lapland’s largest village, and has a rich history based on the copper mines. The world’s largest battleship at that time, Tirpitz, was anchored in Kåfjord durin... |
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| Kiberg Kiberg has played a vital role in North Norway’s contact with the East: Pomor trade (frontier trade with Russia), Russian fish marketing and partisan activities. A culture trail leads from th... |
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