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Kirkenes
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Sixty kilometres from the Russian border, this small town is the terminus of the Coastal Express. It’s a great place to see the midnight sun and the northern lights. From Kirkenes, it’s possible to travel to Russia.
Introduction to Kirkenes
Sixty kilometres from the Russian border, this small town is the terminus of the Coastal Express. It’s a great place to see the midnight sun and the northern lights. From Kirkenes, it’s possible to travel to Russia.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 3,566 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 2.14 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.visitkirkenes.no/