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Total duration of the tour
3 hours
Departure times
13:00
Languages offered
English
EASY
Physical difficulty level
Highlights
- The most delicious shellfish: Enjoy king crab served Northern Norwegian style.
- Scenic boat tour: Cruise by RIB through the fjord and hear about the region's wartime history.
- Authentic experience: Help pull up the crab pots straight from the Arctic fjord.
Full description
Our fisherman-guide will pick you up at your hotel in Kirkenes, if requested. You will be driven to the king crab pier, where your guide provides warm clothing and a safety briefing before boarding the RIB (boat). During the boat trip you will learn about king crab and traditional fishing, as well as some of wartime history of the region.
Next, you help pull up the crab pots and bring the catch to our rustic boathouse restaurant on the opposite side of the fjord. After some photos, the crabs are prepared while you enjoy coffee or tea. The crab legs are served Northern Norwegian style with bread, butter, mayonnaise, and lemon, and you are shown how to open them properly. Additional drinks are available for purchase. After your King Crab meal, transportation will be provided to return you to your hotel.
Note: The safari departs from the King Crab pier in Kirkenes from May to mid-September. During other periods, the starting point for the safari will be at the Snow Resort.
Tour Info
Meeting time - without transfer: 13:15
Meeting Place - without transfer:
- September 15th - November 30th: Låven Restaurant at Snow Resort Kirkenes
- May 1st - September 14th: King crab pier in Kirkenes, Johan Knudzens gate 1
Meeting time and place with transfer: 13:00 outside Thon or Scandic Hotel Kirkenes.
Special Request: Option to choose vegetarian or chicken instead of King Crab meal
Age limit: 7 y/o
Accessibility: This tour is not accessible for wheelchairs
Included:
- Transfer: Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Kirkenes
- Free Parking at the Snow Resort
- King Crab Meal
- English-speaking Guide
- Entrance to the Snow Resort incl. reindeer, dog yard, restaurant and café
- Mittens (if needed)
- Balaclava (if needed)
- Floating overalls
- Life vest
Important information
Know before you go
- Meeting Time: 13:00 with hotel pickup, 13:15 without
- Meeting Place: 1 May to 14 Sep at the King Crab pier, Johan Knudtzens gate 1, Kirkenes. 15 Sep to 30 Nov at Låven Restaurant, Snow Resort. With transfer: outside Thon or Scandic Hotel Kirkenes
- Meal: Crab legs with bread, butter, mayonnaise and lemon, with coffee or tea. Other drinks can be bought
- Special Request: Vegetarian or chicken instead of king crab on request
- Group Size: 36
- Minimum Age: 7 y/o
- Season: May to November
- Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kirkenes | King crab meal | Entrance to the Snow Resort (Snowhotel 365, reindeer, dog yard, restaurant and café) | Floating overalls and life vest | Mittens and balaclava if needed
- Accessibility Info: This tour is not accessible for wheelchair users
