BBC TravelAug 22, 2026What it's like to hike the Arctic's most closely monitored borderA series of scenic paths trace the Norwegian-Russian border. But as you trek through the tundra and forests, you may notice watchtowers and cameras hanging in trees.10 things in this storyPasvik RiverSightriver runs parallel to a public hiking trailNorwegian-Russian borderTrail198km-long line separating Norway and RussiaRussehøgdaSighthillside overlooking Storskog border crossingStorskog border crossingSightonly legal land border between the countriesKirkenes ToursPlaceoffers year-round walking excursions along the borderHavila VoyagesPlaceleading visitors to this area since 2000HurtigrutenFerry terminalNorwegian Border tour is most popular excursionBoris Gleb ChurchSightRussian Orthodox church dates to the 12th-CenturyRussia War MonumentSightcommemorates liberation from Nazi occupationBorderland MuseumMuseumhighlights intermixing of Norwegians, Finns, and RussiansRead the full piece at BBC Travel →
BBC TravelJul 20The lonely road to Europe's Arctic edgeThis Arctic journey takes travellers further east than Moscow, through a landscape of empty beaches, seabirds and forgotten villages where Europe finally runs out.6 things in this storyE75Trailshore-hugging road to Europe's Arctic edgeElsewhereE6TrailOslo, NorwayNorway's longest roadNesseby ChurchPlace of worshipNesseby, NorwayIt is located in the village of Nesseby, overlooking the Varangerfjorden.Varanger Scenic RouteTrailVarangerbotn, Norwayfollows E75 and Fv341 for 160kmSteilneset MemorialSightVardø, Norwaymemorial reclaiming stories of 17th-century witchesFv341TrailVardø, Norwaynorthbound road hugging the coastlineRead the full piece at BBC Travel →
