Kirkenes, Norway

Cruise Port

Kirkenes

City in Sør-Varanger, Finnmark, Norway.

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Overview

Kirkenes is a cruise port in Norway. It lies on the coast at approximately 69.727, 30.046.

About Kirkenes

Kirkenes, known as Girkonjárga in Northern Sami and Kirkkoniemi in Kven, is a town in Sør-Varanger Municipality in Finnmark county, in the far northeastern part of Norway. The town lies on a peninsula along the Bøkfjorden, an arm of the large Varangerfjorden, and is located just a few kilometres from the Norway–Russia border.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Kirkenes — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Kirkenes

Kirkenes 2013 06 10
Kirkenes 2013 06 10
Kirkenespeople
Kirkenespeople
Signpost Kirkenes
Signpost Kirkenes
View of Kirkenes
View of Kirkenes

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 17°C in Jul and coolest around -6°C in Dec (average daytime highs).

Jan
-5°
-11°
Feb
-5°
-11°
Mar
-3°
-9°
Apr
2°
-4°
May
8°
0°
Jun
15°
7°
Jul
17°
10°
Aug
16°
9°
Sep
10°
5°
Oct
3°
-1°
Nov
-2°
-7°
Dec
-6°
-12°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Kirkenes the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Kirkenes, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →