Tourist information from Båtsfjord and surrounding areas
Content from visitnorway.no
5.October 2011
Kirkenes
The small town of Kirkenes is known as the capital of the Barents Region and the gateway to the East. Read the article at visitnorway.no
What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions |
27.December 2011
Bird watching at Ekkerøy
Experience spectacular bird life in Northern Norway. Ekkerøy Holiday House offers environmentally friendly accommodation close to nature in Finnmark. Read the article at visitnorway.no
What to do | Attractions & Culture | Buildings & Monuments |
11.August 2011
Vardøhus Fortress
Vardøhus Fortress has a unique location on an island in the Barents Sea, making it the world's northernmost fortress. Read the article at visitnorway.no
What to do | Active holiday | Fishing |
7.February 2012
Fishing in Kjøllefjord
Sea fishing, halibut fishing and king crabbing Read the article at visitnorway.no
What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions |
5.September 2011
Video: Stories for Life: Hunting for the northern lights with the Sami
Travel to Finnmark and join Norway host David Spinx as he meets the Sami, gets to taste reindeer meat and goes hunting for the northern lights. Read the article at visitnorway.no
What to do | Action & Adventure | Snowscooter |
5.September 2011
Video: Stories for Life: Snowmobile trip and king crab safari
Join Norway host David Spinx on a snowmobile ride and a king crab safari in Finnmark, Northern Norway. Floating in the Barents Sea is also included. Read the article at visitnorway.no
What to do | Tours & Safaris | Wildlife safari |
19.April 2011
King crab safari near Kirkenes
Stop by the heavily guarded Russian border on your way to a king crab safari. And be sure to put on a dry suit and try floating in the Barents Sea. Read the article at visitnorway.no
What to do | Attractions & Culture |
2.January 2012
The North Cape
When standing on the cliff at the North Cape, mainland Europe’s northernmost point, only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole. Read the article at visitnorway.no
What to do | Attractions & Culture |
12.May 2011

