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This 16-Day Nordic Trip Includes a Night in a Glass Igloo
From reindeer encounters to the hometown of Santa Claus, this journey through Norway and Finland travels by train, ship, and bus.
See. Norwegian-Russian border↗ Hike the public trails along the heavily monitored 198km-long border separating Norway and Russia. E75 Drive this road for an Arctic wilderness experience, further east than any other in Western Europe. Nesseby Church Spot this white-spired structure on the shoreline along the E75 for a poignant view.
Eat. Shanghai A Chinese restaurant in Kirkenes, known for its spacious decor and steamed king crab.
Stay. Kirkenes Snow Hotel Stay in this unique hotel open from December to early April, offering various activities. Thon Hotel Opened in 2010, this hotel is located directly along the waterfront.

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From reindeer encounters to the hometown of Santa Claus, this journey through Norway and Finland travels by train, ship, and bus.

BBC Travel
A 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.

BBC Travel
This Arctic journey takes travellers further east than Moscow, through a landscape of empty beaches, seabirds and forgotten villages where Europe finally runs out.
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