Kirkenes is a town in the far northeast of Norway, which offers travellers cheap cruise deals. The town is populated by approximately 7000 people, the majority being Norwegians. The town has over 100,000 visitors per annum. Average temperatures in Kirkenes range from – 7 in the winter, to 14 in the summer.
The midnight sun shines from May 17 to July 21 in Norway’s summer. On the other hand, Norway experiences winter darkness from November 21 to January 21. Enjoy the best of the Norwegian coast with a Kirkenes cruise holiday.

After arriving in Kirkenes from a cruise, partake in some sightseeing around this magnificent city.

See:

• Gabba Reindeer Safari Park - walking distance from Kirkenes centre, where you can visit 5 friendly reindeers which you can fed all year round
• Grenselandsmuseet – A museum which showcases the history of war and peace, and the mining industry in Norway
• Andersgrotta - an underground bunker in the centre of Kirkenes which was built during world war two and provided shelter to Kirkenes residents. Tourists can take a tour of this bunker when visiting the town.

Experience:

• The infamous northern lights in the winter time, also referred to as the aurora
• The midnight sun between 15 May and 28 July, whereby if the weather is fair, you can see the sun for a continuous 24 hours
• The Kirkenes Snow Hotel; all rooms were individually decorated by  ice artists

Secrets of the city: 

• Rent a quad while staying in Kirkenes, or in winter rent a snow scooter. It’s a great way to explore the city on your own or if you have limited time 
• Discover Kirkenes on a cruise. At certain times of the year, Hurtigruten allows passengers to take their cars free of charge from Kirkenes to Bergen, all you have to do is book a cruise on the same ship.