The Far North - Norway - page 883

tion for campers. Reception opens only between 9am and 7pm (no way to run a campsite
in high season) so reserve in advance if you're after a cabin.
Eating
Gapahuken RESTAURANT €€€
( 78 99 08 20; mains Nkr240-290; 3-10pm Tue-Sun) From the broad picture win-
dows of Gapahuken, restaurant of the Sollia Gjestegård hotel, there's a grand panorama of
the lake at its feet and the Russian frontier post beyond. Discriminating diners drive out
fromKirkenestoenjoygourmetNorwegiancuisinebaseduponfreshlocalingredientssuch
as reindeer, king crab, salmon and halibut.
Ritz PIZZA €€
Offline map Google map ( 78 99 34 81; www.ritzkirkenes.no , in Norwegian; Dr
Wessels gate 17; pizzas Nkr160-186; 3-11.30pm) Has an all-you-can-eat dinnertime
taco buffet (Nkr120) on Wednesday and pizza buffet (Nkr115) each Friday.
Amundsen CAFE €
Offline map Google map ( 78 99 34 80; 2-11.30pm) ThisneatcafeattachedtoRitz
has a good selection of sandwiches, salads and cakes. It's equally pleasant inside or, the
wind willing, outdoors on the terrace flanking Dr Wessels gate.
Drinking & Entertainment
Havna Pub PUB
Offline map Google map (Johan Knudtzens gate 1; 6pm-1am Wed-Sun) An earthy
sailors' hangout overlooking the harbour and a rusting Russian hulk. A great place to play
pool or darts.
Rallar'n PUB
Offline map Google map (Storgata 1) While by no means snooty, less rough-and-ready
than Havna.
Ritz PUB, DISCO