Kirkenes, Norway: sights and photos

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Norway – a rather large European country. In area it is approximately equal to the territory of Finland or Poland. Looking at the map, it is hard to imagine that the area of this elongated country is more than three hundred thousand square kilometers. If you drive along the coast, you can see that the distances between towns here is more consistent with Siberian standards than European. The extreme Eastern regions go to the North-Western borders of our country.

Kirkenes Norway

In the far East is the tiny town of Kirkenes (Norway), we are going to visit today. From Oslo it is separated by over 2,500 km, and the distance to Murmansk is only 230 km away. For this reason, our nationals are frequent visitors to the Kingdom of Norway.

Kirkenes

It is the largest port and the extreme city of the Earth. Note that Kirkenes (Norway) is located on the border with Russia. The population is small-only three thousand people, most of them are – Russian. The sights of the city clearly show that in the history of Kirkenes, an important role was played by Russia. We'll talk about this later.

Climate conditions

The city's Location undoubtedly has an influence on its climate. From late November to early January in Kirkenes polar night. In this time daylength not exceed two hours. In July, the sun hardly goes below the horizon.

Kirkenes Norway

Average monthly temperature ranges from -11.5 in°C (January) to +12,6°C (July). The annual rainfall is about 450 mm of precipitation. The lowest recorded temperature was -41°C; the most high – a 32.7°C.

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Kirkenes (Norway): history

This Northern city and surrounding areas have long been in the Norwegian-Russian joint use until 1826. It was in this year carried out the demarcation of the borders that exist today. Modern Kirkenes (Norway) got its name in 1862. It translates from the Norwegian as a Church Cape. Before the city was called Pisselvnes.

During the war with Germany (1941-1945) Kirkenes (Norway) was occupied by the Nazi troops. He suffered a terrible, devastating bombing. Historians argue that the stronger the Germans bombed Malta only. And only in 1944 the Soviet Army liberated the town.

Kirkenes, Norway: sights

I Must say that the memorable places in this town a little bit. However, they are all very important for citizens, since most of them are associated with the most terrible war in the history of mankind. Get acquainted more with them.

Shelter “Andersgrotta”

The construction of the shelter began Norwegian architect Anders Allebach in 1941. In his honor and was later named the shelter. In 1990 it became available for visitors.

Kirkenes Norway attractions

After the occupation of the city in 1940 German troops were concentrated on the Northern frontier. This region was the most fortified in Europe, so the city was committed more than three hundred air raids. In Kirkenes 1 015 times announced the air alarm after the devastating raids survived only 230 houses.

Catacombs “Andersgrotta” had two exits and could hide in their caves from 400 to 600 people. Thanks to the construction has been saved many people's lives. Visitors to the shelter are given the opportunity not only to walk through the underground tunnels, but also look very truthful documentary on the war in this city, based on archival documents. The movie is in Norwegian and dubbed in German and English.

Museum the border land

Kirkenes (Norway), a photo of which you see in this article, is another interesting monument. The Museum is located in a picturesque area in the vicinity of the city. Its main exposition is dedicated to the most destructive and bloodiest war in history.

Kirkenes Norway photo

Some halls introduce visitors to the Museum of ancient Sami culture, history and nature, bordering the Russian Federation. The Museum presents a panorama showing how the Norwegian partisan reports from observation post Soviet forces information about the movements of the fleet of the Nazis. Here in the place of honor next to the Norway flag is a flag of the Soviet Union in the memory of the heroic liberation of the city.

But the main exhibit of the Museum is the Soviet aircraft Il-2. He was shot down in 1944 over the territory of Norway and fell into the lake. In the postwar years, it was raised and restored. It is the image of the legendary aircraft is a hallmark of the city.

Russemonumentet

It Should be noted that Kirkenes (Norway) has a very careful attitude of the locals to the monuments dedicated to the events of the Second world war. This memorial is dedicated to Soviet soldiers-liberators in gratitude of the people of Norway for the liberation of Kirkenes in 1944. Well known outside of Russian city a monument as the locals call it, is mounted on a square Roald Amundsen almost immediately after the great Victory. The author of the composition became Stinius Fredriksen, pedestal sculpturemade by the project of Rudolfa Blakstad. In the process of establishing the monument to its original image was slightly modified: it was deleted by the emblem of the Third Reich.

hotels in Kirkenes Norway

Every year on 8 and 9 may at the monument to hold rallies memory. The twenty-fifth of October, the day of the liberation of the city, thousands of residents bring flowers and participate in the celebrations.

Where to stay?

Despite the fact that Kirkenes the town is small, there's enough hotels to accommodate all those wishing to get acquainted with its sights. Hotels in Kirkenes (Norway) is pretty cozy, clean, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable relaxing holiday.

Thon Hotel Kirkenes 4*

This hotel is located in the city centre, on the shore of bøkfjorden, 900 metres from Hurtigruten terminal. It offers comfortable rooms equipped with TV, mini-bar, bathroom with necessary toiletries.

g Kirkenes Norway

The hotel guests can stay active – to participate in trips, dog sledding, bear tracking Safari on snowmobiles.

Sollia Gjestegaard 3*

The complex is situated at the lake Neytiri, 500 metres from the Russian border. It offers rooms equipped with necessary office equipment work space and private bathroom.

In the hotel's restaurant serves national cuisine. Among them are popular treats from China and venison. The restaurant opens out onto a spacious terrace which offers amazing sea views. For guests there is a sauna and a hot tub, which must be booked in advance.

hotels in Kirkenes Norway

Near the complex, Hiking trails and ski slopes. Attentive and friendly staff will help arrange snowmobile safaris, dog sledding, accommodation in the mountain camping. In addition, you can observe the Northern lights.

Rica Hotel Kirkenes 3*

This hotel is located at the very entrance to the city, about a kilometer from the city center. It offers cosy rooms with heated floors. All apartments are equipped with TVs and appliances. Its Windows offer stunning views of Kirkenes.

Kirkenes Norway

A ten minute walk away is the Museum of border country, ferry terminal. The hotel offers free Parking spaces located near the hotel.


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