Havila shore excursion from Kirkenes: Join this cultural and historical bus tour to the Russian border and learn about Kirkenes, the only town in Norway where West meets East.
On this tour, you will visit the Andersgrotta bomb shelter and watch a film which will teach you about the town's strategic geographical importance during World War II. During the war it was the base of a German garrison.
You will visit various monuments and statues such as the Russian Monument. It is a memorial to the Red Army which freed Sør-Varanger in 1944.
This tour stops also at Prestfjellet viewpoint where you can enjoy the wonderful views down on Kirkenes.
Before the bus returns to the ship, you will see the Russian border up close and observe the imposing Eastern neighbour.
Daily from January 01 to December 31.
09:00 from Kirkenes port.
3 hours.
English.
50% discount (2-15 years). Children under the age of 2 free of charge.
Guided sightseeing tour by bus.
Special conditions: Minimum 14 passengers. It is not possible to cross the Russian border, but this is a photo opportunity.