Arctic City Suites 1

Welcome to Arctic City Suites, Kirkenes modern apartment hotel. We offer high hotel standards in completely renovated apartments, perfect for short and longer stays. Here you live comfortably with freedom and privacy. We operate Arctic City Suites 1 and Arctic City Suites 2, both centrally located in Kirkenes with a few meters between them. Perfect for larger travel groups – with both apartments, up to 10 people can stay comfortably with plenty of space. Shared outdoor area with a fireplace right by the apartments. The space Each apartment includes Capacity: room for 5 people Bedrooms: two bedrooms, one with a double bed (180 cm), one with a single bed Extra sleeping space: sofa bed (160 cm) in the living room Bathroom: newly renovated with shower and washing machine Kitchen: fully equipped with modern appliances and open solution to the living room Living room: spacious with cable TV and flat screen Size: 60 square meters per apartment Parking: free parking for 3 cars per apartment Practical information All appliances are electric, no carbon monoxide alarms required Wi-Fi and TV instructions are available Independent check-in and check-out Full access to the entire apartment Guest access All of the apartment Other things to note Experience Kirkenes with Arctic City Suites - hotel comfort meets the freedom of home. Perfect for single travelers and groups of up to 10 people who want quality, comfort and flexibility during their stay in Kirkenes. Kirkenes - Arctic adventure town with unique experiences Kirkenes is the perfect destination for Arctic adventures and experiences all year round. The city offers spectacular nature experiences, exciting activities, rich history and some of Northern Norway's best restaurants - all within a short distance from our Arctic City Suites. WINTER EXPERIENCES December to April King crab safari - Kirkenes is called the King crab town Snowhotel Kirkenes: The original king crab safari with snow scooter on the fjord ice. Catch the giant crabs through holes in the ice, then dine in a rustic fjord restaurant. Departures at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm Barents Safari: King crab safari combined with river boat trip to the Norwegian-Russian border. Experienced operator since 1999 Booking Kirkenes: Local booking office that offers king crab safari and coordinates all local activities Northern Lights Safari - over 200 nights of Northern Lights annually Snowhotel Kirkenes: Northern lights hunt with snowmobile, dog sled or bus. Experienced guides take you to the best places without light pollution Barents Safari: Combined northern lights and king crab tours with snow scooter Eight Seasons: Northern Lights Safari with local guides and unique knowledge of the area Dog sledding trips Snowhotel Kirkenes: 180 Alaskan huskies, trips from 5 km to long safari trips. Earliest sled rides in Europe as early as October with recycled snow The dog farm is located 8 km from the city center with holiday cabins, restaurant and complete Arctic experience Possibility to drive yourself or with a musher, 2-3 people per sled Snowmobile tours Snowhotel Kirkenes: Safari on frozen fjords and Pasvik expedition through ancient Siberian taiga Barents Safari: 3-6 hour tours, most experienced operator since 1999, includes warm clothes and safety equipment Modern snowmobiles, shared between two people or single supplement available SUMMER EXPERIENCE May to November King crab safari with RIB boat Snowhotel Kirkenes: High-speed RIB boats to the Barents Sea, catch king crab and eat in the boathouse restaurant Barents Safari: River boat safari to the Russian border combined with king crab fishing Departures daily at 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Other summer activities Boat trips on Varangerfjorden and to the Barents Sea Mountain hiking and nature experiences Fishing in rivers and lakes ATV tours and e-bike safari Visit reindeer herds and Sami culture HISTORY AND CULTURE all year Andersgrotta - Historical bomb shelter from World War II The church's largest bomb shelter from 1941, a refuge under 300 bomb attacks Daily viewings at 12:30 pm from June to August, otherwise on request 12-minute documentary with original war footage Price: NOK 300 daily viewing, NOK 1200 private viewing with guide Operated by Snowhotel Kirkenes The Borderland Museum The history and culture of the area where Norway, Finland and Russia meet Sami, Norwegian, Finnish and Russian cultural heritage The role of churches as a strategically important city during the war Cultural diversity Kirkenes has a unique international environment Four cultures meet: Norwegian, Finnish, Russian and Sami Linguistic and cultural richness makes the city unique RESTAURANTS AND DINING EXPERIENCES Restaurants in the city center, 5 minutes walk from Arctic City Suites: Aurora Restobar: European food with local ingredients, popular among locals Bangkok Restaurant: Authentic Thai food, fresh ingredients Thon Hotel Kirkenes Restaurant: Scandinavian seafood with fjord views Surf & Turf Restaurant: Modern European and Scandinavian menu Johnnys Lunch Bar: Italian coffee, small dishes and lunch dishes Amundsen bakery & pastry shop: Homemade cakes and baked goods Special dining experiences: Snowhotel Restaurant: Exclusive three-course menu with local ingredients at the snow hotel 8 km from the city centre King crab restaurants: Rustic boathouse restaurants by the fjord where the catch is served fresh LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION Arctic City Suites is perfectly located for exploring everything: 5 min walk to city center and all restaurants 5 min walk to Hurtigrutekaien 3 min walk to bus stop with connection to airport 8 km to Snowhotel Kirkenes main activity center Short distance to Bøkfjorden and natural areas Transportation and Availability: Direct flights from Oslo 2 hours with Norwegian and SAS Transfer from airport to city centre: 15 minutes All activity operators offer pick-up and drop-off at the hotels Kirkenes Taxi and Barents Bus for local transport ACTIVITY OPERATORS NEARBY All major operators offer pick-up from Arctic City Suites: Snowhotel Kirkenes - Largest activity provider King crab safari winter and summer Dog sled with 180 huskies Snowmobile rides and northern lights safari Andersgrotta historical views Snowhotel and Låven Restaurant 8 km from the city centre Barents Safari - Most experienced operator since 1999 King crab safari by boat and snowmobile Snowmobile tours 3-6 hours Northern Lights Safari ATV and e-bike tours Riverboat trip to the Russian border Booking Kirkenes - Local booking office Coordinates all local activities Tourist information and maps Gift shop in Kirkenes city centre Expert in putting together complete itineraries Eight Seasons Northern Lights Safari and Nature Experiences Salmon fishing in Neidenelva Hunting and bird watching Accommodation in the Neiden area With Arctic City Suites as a base, you have immediate access to Kirkenes city centre, restaurants and cultural experiences, while all the great Arctic adventures are only 8 km away at Snowhotel Kirkenes. Perfect starting point for experiencing all that the unique Arctic city has to offer.