Varanger Museum

Worth a visit

The museum really shows how the town and area was and are effected by the border too Russia. It also describes the industry and development of Kirkenes, and the native population. Great exhibition, ...

Must see Kirkenes

Wonderful display of Sami art Visited after touring ww2 bunker in town center Provided great insight on history of this very unique border town , inhabited for last 10000 years

Good museum to visit for history of Kirkenes

The museum surpassed my expectations. There are two levels of exhibits and a small cafe and store accompanying the museum. The exhibits are focused on WWII but also includes additional exhibits. Exhi...

Terrific WW2 Museum, Plus...

Super-interesting exhibits on Kirkenes's ordeal during WW2. One of the world's few Shturmovik Soviet ground attack planes in perfect condition. Also exhibits on the local mining industry and a wonde...

Very interesting museum

We spent one rainy morning here and it was great. We learned so much about the history of the area and in particular during WWII which was really very interesting. We learned a lot from this and our...