What does Kirkenes mean?

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What does Kirkenes mean?

The area around Kirkenes was a common Norwegian–Russian district until 1826, when the present border was settled. The original name of the peninsula was Piselvnes (“Pis River headland”), but this was changed to Kirkenes (meaning “church headland”) after the Kirkenes Church was built here in 1862.

Can you see the northern lights in Kirkenes?

A major attraction in Kirkenes, located by a tiny fjord outside the town – offering ideal conditions for viewing the Northern Lights.

Is Kirkenes in the Arctic Circle?

Kirkenes is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway on the Bøkfjord, a branch of the Varangerfjord, near the Russian border. We’re about 400 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and actually as far east as St. Petersburg.

Is there an airport in Kirkenes Norway?

Kirkenes Airport (Norwegian: Kirkenes lufthavn; IATA: KKN, ICAO: ENKR) is an international airport located at Høybuktmoen, 15 kilometers (9 mi) west of the town of Kirkenes, in the municipality of Sør-Varanger, Troms og Finnmark county, Norway.

Is Kirkenes worth visiting?

Kirkenes is the best tourist spot because of its location on the arctic circle, and you can visit this place any time of the year. However, if you plan to visit the area during the winter period, you should always carry protective and warm clothing.

How do I get from Kirkenes to Oslo?

There is no direct connection from Kirkenes to Oslo. However, you can take the bus to Kirkenes lufthavn Høybuktmoen, take the walk to Kirkenes airport, fly to Oslo, take the walk to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, then take the train to Oslo.

How far is Kirkenes from North Pole?

How far is Kirkenes from the North Pole? Kirkenes is located 1,401.17 mi (2,254.96 km) south of the North Pole.

Is there a train from Kirkenes to Oslo?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Oslo is to fly and train which costs kr 800 – kr 3200 and takes 4h 4m. What is the fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Oslo? The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Oslo is to fly and train which costs kr 800 – kr 3200 and takes 4h 4m.

How do you get to Kirkenes?

By plane. Kirkenes airport (Høybuktmoen) is located 15 km from Kirkenes center (at E6). There is an airport express bus connected to the flights from/to Oslo, travel time about 30 minutes.

Is Norway more beautiful than Iceland?

For volcanic and otherworldly landscapes, Iceland is your best bet. For mountains and fjords, look to Norway. Something else to bear in mind is that the coastline of Norway is more accessible than Iceland thanks to the Hurtigruten coastal ferry.

Do Russians live in Norway?

Demographics. As of 1 January 2012 there were 16,833 Russians in Norway, of whom 14,953 were first generation immigrants while 1,880 were Norwegian-born descendants. In 2019 the number have risen to 21,504, and Russians make up 0.40% of the Norwegian population, and 2.28% of all foreign residents in Norway are Russians …

Where is Kirkenes in Norway?

Kirkenes is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway on the Bøkfjorden, a branch of the Varangerfjorden, which is a vast bay connected to the Barents Sea near the Russian–Norwegian border.

What is the Hurtigruten in Kirkenes?

Kirkenes is one end of the route of the Hurtigruten, which cruises daily up and down the Norway coast to and from Bergen. Kirkenes is served by Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen. There are non-stop flights to Oslo, Vadsø, Vardø, Alta and Tromsø.

What is the best way to get to Hurtigruten from Bergen?

What is the ethnic makeup of Kirkenes?

The majority of the inhabitants of Kirkenes are of a Norwegian background, and a minority are Sami. Others are originally from Finland, either members of the Kven population or of a newer influx of more or less recent Finnish immigrants. Also, about 500 people are relatively recent Russian immigrants.

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