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Snow Resort Kirkenes

3.0 star property
Travelers gather around the welcoming firepit for warmth after exploring Kirkenes, then enjoy authentic local dishes at the Scandinavian restaurant

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Snowhotel Kirkenes sits in the heart of town, where guests warm up by the firepit after adventures. The Scandinavian restaurant serves all daily meals featuring local cuisine. Visitors can unwind in the sauna or borrow the hotel's bicycles to reach nearby Savio Museum.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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9.8 out of 10
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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cabin Fjord View

  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in South Varanger, Snow Resort Kirkenes is in a rural area and near the beach. Varanger Museum and Savio Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and fishing. Visit our South Varanger travel guide
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Sandnesdalen 14, South Varanger, 9910

What's nearby

  • Varanger Museum
    14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Savio Museum
    15 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Kirkenes Church
    15 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Russian Monument
    15 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Storskog Border Station
    20 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkenes (KKN-Hoeybuktmoen)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Basilica
    12 min drive
  • Ritz
    13 min drive
  • Scandic Kirkenes
    13 min drive
  • pub 1
    13 min drive
  • Aurora restobar
    13 min drive

About this property

Snow Resort Kirkenes

Hotel near Varanger Museum
Located close to Savio Museum and Kirkenes Church, Snow Resort Kirkenes provides a firepit, a bar, and conference space. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site Scandinavian cuisine restaurant, Snowhotel Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NOK 300 for adults and NOK 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Snowhotel Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 300 for adults and NOK 150 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Snow Resort Kirkenes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Snow Resort Kirkenes?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Snow Resort Kirkenes?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Snow Resort Kirkenes located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Varanger Museum, Savio Museum, and Kirkenes Church. Russian Monument is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Snow Resort Kirkenes Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Love the resort and the amenities. Cabin was beautiful and very comfortable. Ice room a fun experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JASON ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms. Spectacular location. Plenty of great activities and the staff everywhere were very friendly and helpful….they all seemed to love being there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, awesome animal encounters, and great lodging
Vegetarian dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. While it is not near anything, dont worry. I could eat 3 meals a day here for a week and not want a change. Great staff. Loved the staff at the dog area especially.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Cabin #8 wonderful location. Cabin was immaculate, lovely room. The dinners were fabulous, breakfast would have been great if you could have had freshly cooked eggs while you waited instead on the steam table scrambled eggs. The Snowhotel itself is quite something. The ice sculptures were great. We did a Northern Lights tour, it was cloudy but we still were able to see a small display!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shahnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience. Great facility to unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the cabins at Snowhotel. The staff were so friendly and the cabins were lovely and modern. There were so many activities: we got to play with the husky working dogs and even say hi to the 12 new puppies, feed the reindeer, and take a beautiful snowshoe trail for views of the fjord. The food (all meals) was also absolutely fantastic. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Cozy warm rooms with a nice view. Didn’t stay in the ice hotel, stayed at the cabins
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Lovely visit. Wasn't too cold overnight. Great food. Staff very friendly. Loved the husky dog sledding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property delivers exactly what you'd expect, an adventure around every corner. This manifests with dog sledding, king crab tours, snow machines, or a night in the ice hotel. Breakfast and dinners were a welcome plus. A must stay on any bicket list!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional unique experience! Beautiful location, scenery and experiences you can’t have anywhere else! Wonderful and personable staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place. Once in a lifetime experience sleeping in a snow hotel. All staff is super friendly and helpful. We highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved every minute of staying with you. Every staff member was exceptional. Great attitudes and so kind and helpful. The thought that has gone in to the design, the activities and the food is obvious. Couldn’t be better. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful peaceful setting. We stayed in the Snow hotel whilst outside it was warm and sunny. We loved the reindeer and the huskies and enjoyed walking by the fjord. Staff were friendly and helpful and quality of food in restaurant was great. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My sleeping bag had velcro closure and was not usable, would not stay closed. Made sleeping difficult. zippers seem to be a better option. At least make sure velcro is in good condition. My wife had no issues with her velcro bag which was in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a magical place! We fed the reindeer, we played with the husky puppies, we walked down to a Sandy Beach and bathed in the Langefjord. The cabin was beautiful and comfortable with coffee and tea and a lovely porch to look at the beautiful scenery in Finnmark. Stuff for friendly and helpful. We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in the heated cabins

Very comfortable and quiet. Stayed in a heated cabin. Food was very good but if you are a picky eater there are not a lot of choices at dinner time. Breakfast had a wide array of food from eggs, meats, fish, granola, yogurt to fruits and vegetables. Very pleasant staff. The reindeer and dogs are adorable !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the Snowhotel was very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the dogsledding. We spent a night in the Snowhotel. The sleeping bags they provide are very warm. Everything was great. Just keep in mind, there is no plumbing in the Snowhotel. Bathrooms and showers are in an attached building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time at this resort- the dogs, the reindeer, John Henry’s wonderful presentation on Sami culture, the King Crab expedition, the northern lights hunt ( didn’t see any on the hunt but it was really fun anyway and there they were right at the snow hotel when we got back) the ice rooms, the food, the staff, the cabins.. I can’t decide what was the best part- we loved the whole experience. The only thing that would have made it better would have been staying 3 nights instead of two.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mareca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing visit to Snow hotel! We had a family room in the snow hotel which was fabulous ice art. Mom got nervous and the staff was SO gracious and let her stay in a warm cabin ( thankfully one was not yet booked ). Early in the day we did a great crab expedition- just wonderful, informative and delicious! AND the food was hyper local , fresh inventive and five star. ⭐️ fun to see sled dogs working, reindeer wandering and Sami handcraft displays. Thanks for a unique and warm experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gamma cabins cute and comfy.. and NORTHERN LIGHTS!

Booked the Gamma Room to see Northern lights… the clouds cleared and it was magic! The two single beds are easily put together and even moved to the window. The bathroom was very spacious after days on a cruise. I’m sure it’s more beautiful when the snow has fallen, we were concerned about looking out onto a giant white plastic covered structure but at night it looked like snow. Included dinner nice although we had done the king crab tour then given king cr a starter seemed a bit stupid. We walked around the snow hotel part… rooms are similar to the Quebec version. It is an experience but you only need To do it once !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Very expensive, very little privacy

This is not a stay you do for relaxation. When we checked in they told us to stick around for a presentation after they get everyone else checked in. The 5-10 minute wait was more than 30 minutes because of the line. Basically, they showed us where the different buildings and activities are - pretty sure we could have stumbled on them ourselves. The entire experience was pretty disjointed, from where to store your stuff, when you get to be in your room, lounge isn't big enough to seat everyone, etc - they just didn't have a cohesive experience. Tea and snacks with more information late afternoon, followed by a presentation in an entirely different building at 5.30p. So we're warm and cozy in the Snowhotel, but bundle up to go to the Gamme meeting area with a fire. The Sami history would be more interesting coming from an actual Sami, not someone from Poland (nothing against their international staff). After a warm drink and reindeer sausage, we trek back to the hotel for dinner, then sit around and wait for an excursion, or to dig out your toothbrush and pjs from the shared luggage room, with everyone else doing the same. We were lucky to experience northern lights right above the hotel. It would be better if they didn't kill the night vision with all the landscape lighting. But then they might not sell as many nighttime excursions...to go see the lights. Good to do for one night, although pretty expensive, but not something you do twice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location and individuality of the resort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sleeping in the Snow Hotel is not uncomfortable if you are prepared.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hao Chiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
King crab is amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026