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Gabba Reindeer & Husky Park
REINDEER PARK
(adult/child Nkr275/50; 10am-3pm Jun-Sep)
This may not be so much of a treat for
the children if you've been driving in Eastern Finnmark and stopped to relate to commun-
ing roadside reindeer. But it's worth the visit if you've just rolled in on the Hurtigruten and
they'll enjoy petting the huskies too.
Russian Monument
WAR MEMORIAL
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Located up a short hill, it's dedicated to the Red Army troops
who liberated the town in 1944.
War Mothers Monument
WAR MEMORIAL
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Inthetownsquare,itcommemorateswomen'seffortsduringthe
war.
Bear Sculpture
SCULPTURE
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Outside the Russian consulate, there's an engaging little sculp-
ture of a bear mounting - in every sense of the word, it would appear - a lamppost.
RUSSIAN MARKET
On the last Thursday of most months, Russian merchants set up shop around the
town centre, selling everything from craftwork to binoculars. Prices aren't as cheap
as in Russia, but they're still a bargain for Norway.
Sleeping
Sollia Gjestegård
HOTEL €€
( 78 99 08 20;
www.storskog.no
; 2-/6-bed cabins Nkr750-1050, d from Nkr750)
The
Sollia, 13km southeast of Kirkenes, was originally constructed as a tuberculosis sanatori-
umandyoucanseewhy.Theaircouldscarcelybepurerortheatmospheremorerelaxedat
this wonderful getaway haven. The whole family can sweat it out in the sauna and outdoor
tub, while children will enjoy communing with the resident huskies. Just below, beside the
lake, its Gapahuken restaurant is just as enticing.
