Andersgrotta
A Second World War bunker in Kirkenes, which sheltered inhabitants during the many air raids on the town.
Tickets →Kirkenes, Norway
Kirkenes: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kirkenes is a small port town in the far north-east of Norway, close to the Russian border, and the last stop of the Hurtigruten coastal route.
Kirkenes airports
From the airport to central Kirkenes
Kirkenes Høybuktmoen airport is about 6 km from central Kirkenes.
Bus
An airport bus links the airport with the centre of Kirkenes.
Taxi
Taxis serve the airport; in small places it is best to book ahead.
Kirkenes
Things to do in Kirkenes
Kirkenes havn
The port of Kirkenes, the end point of the Hurtigruten coastal voyage from Bergen.
Tickets →
Kirkenes Snowhotel
A hotel built each winter from snow and ice, open during the cold season.
Tickets →
Grensen mot Russland
Kirkenes is very close to the Russian border; road signs show the distance to Murmansk.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Kirkenes?
Kirkenes is served by Kirkenes Høybuktmoen (KKN).
How far is the airport from central Kirkenes?
Kirkenes Høybuktmoen airport is about 6 km from central Kirkenes.
How do I get from the airport to central Kirkenes?
From Kirkenes Høybuktmoen airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kirkenes?
Highlights of Kirkenes include Andersgrotta, Kirkenes havn, Kirkenes Snowhotel, and Grensen mot Russland.