Explore the hidden stories of espionage in Arctic Norway on this unique tour near the Russian border. Delve into Cold War relics and modern espionage tales as you pass key locations linked to spy swaps and border defectors. Your expert guide will share real-life accounts of intelligence operations while you navigate through military watchtowers and docks. This tour offers a rare glimpse into one of NATO's secretive frontiers, making it an unforgettable experience for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
- Duration: 2.5 hours - Small group size: Max. 7 people - Accessible to families and individuals with easy physical requirements - Transportation included; bring your EU ID card ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
kirkenes tours
We are located on the lower level of the building. Please enter through the main entrance, walk straight down the stairs, and turn right. You’ll see a door clearly marked “kirkenes tours.”
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Itinerary
1
Soviet Liberation Monument
You will learn about the beginning of espionage in Kirkenes here, which started with the arrival of the Nazis in 1940.
20 minutes
2
Skafferhullet
Learn about this historical border crossing, which was used in the 60s by many thousand Norwegian crossing into to Soviet Union.
20 minutes
3
Storskog Border Station
We will stop at the only official border crossing between Norway and Russia, where you’ll learn about political refugees and asylum seekers—and the legal and illegal ways people have crossed this border over time.
Spy tour to the Norwegian Russian Border by Minivan
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Explore the hidden stories of espionage in Arctic Norway on this unique tour near the Russian border. Delve into Cold War relics and modern espionage tales as you pass key locations linked to spy swaps and border defectors. Your expert guide will share real-life accounts of intelligence operations while you navigate through military watchtowers and docks. This tour offers a rare glimpse into one of NATO's secretive frontiers, making it an unforgettable experience for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
- Duration: 2.5 hours - Small group size: Max. 7 people - Accessible to families and individuals with easy physical requirements - Transportation included; bring your EU ID card ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
kirkenes tours
We are located on the lower level of the building. Please enter through the main entrance, walk straight down the stairs, and turn right. You’ll see a door clearly marked “kirkenes tours.”
