Beach near Kirkenes, Norway

Kirkenes Travel Guide

Norway

Kirkenes is a small town of 3,282 people in far northeastern Norway. Its high-Arctic location brings long, cold winters with limited daylight and cool summers with very long days.

Travellers arriving by air use Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN). The nearby coastline includes Sállanriddu, 6.5 kilometres away, as well as Sanden, Vestersanden and Mortensanden, all within about 31 kilometres of the town.

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Local time

3,282

Population

1,585 miles away

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Pays in NOK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +47

Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Kirkenes

Jan

-6°13

Feb

-4°11

Mar

-3°12

Apr

1°10

May

8°13

Jun

13°11

Jul

18°11

Aug

18°12

Sep

13°13

Oct

4°10

Nov

-3°12

Dec

-6°14

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Kirkenes

  • Sállanriddu

    6.5 km away

  • Sanden

    29.2 km away

  • Vestersanden

    29.4 km away

  • Mortensanden

    30.6 km away

  • Svanestrand

    33.8 km away

  • Storsanden

    36 km away

  • Storsand

    36.9 km away

  • Pikkukari

    37.5 km away

Getting there

Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen · 0 km

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