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A FORBIDDING FRONTIER
Don't even think about stepping across the Russian border for a photo. Nowadays, in
addition to vestiges of old Cold War neuroses on both sides, Norway, as a Schengen
Agreement country, is vigilant in keeping illegal immigrants from entering. Both
Norwegian and Russian sentries are equipped with surveillance equipment and the
fine for illegal crossing, even momentarily, starts at a whopping Nkr5000. Using tele-
photo or zoom lenses or even a tripod all qualify as violations. As the guidance docu-
ment sternly warns: 'It is prohibited to intentionally make contact with, or act in an
insulting manner towards persons on the other side of the border and to throw items
across the borderline. Any attempts at violations will be punished as if they had been
carried out'. You have been warned!
Sights & Activities
For such a small place, Kirkenes offers a wealth of tours and activities in and around town.
Foranoverviewaccordingtoseason,pickuponeofthetouristoffice'scomprehensivebro-
chures, Summer Activities and Winter Activities .
There's a summertime reservation
point
(
48
18
97
97;
www.incomingkirkenes.no ;
10am-3pm Jun-Aug) in the lobby of the Rica Hotel.
Principal Tour Agencies
Arctic Adventure ( www.arctic-adventure.no ; Jarfjordbotn)
Barents Safari ( www.barentssafari.no )
Pasvikturist ( www.pasvikturist.no ; Dr Wessels gate 9)
Radius ( www.radius-kirkenes.com ; Kongensgate 1-2)
Summer Activities
The following activities are popular from late June to mid-August.
King crab safari (adult/child Nkr1290/645)
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