Kirkenes

Kirkenes is a town in the Sør-Varanger municipality, Finnmark county, in the far northeast of Norway. The town spans 2.15 square kilometers and has a population of 3,498. A live camera in Kirkenes offers a fascinating view of this small town, known for its proximity to the Russian border and its rich cultural history.

Notable places to visit in Kirkenes include the Grenselandmuseet (Border Area Museum), which showcases the history of war and peace along the Norwegian-Russian border, and Sami art exhibitions by artist John Savio (1902–1938). The town is also famous for the Russian market, held almost every last Thursday of the month in the central square, where traders from Murmansk sell a variety of goods, from matryoshkas and crafts to crystal and porcelain dishes. The live camera allows you to explore Kirkenes and its attractions in real time.