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Enjoy the Midnight-sun in Vardoe
globetrott Says: In summer it is best to get to Vardoe during the time of the so-called "Midnight-Sun" ! In the Arctic summertime the sun is shining almost all day long and for more than 2 months you will even see the sunlight to never totally disappear and that is the time of the...
The monument for Fridtjof Nansen
globetrott Says: Behind the only hotel of Vardoe you will find a monument for Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), who was a polar-explorer, winner of the nobelprize and a diplomat. In 1882 he made the first crossing of Greenland on skies and he also made several expeditions to the Arctic by his...
globetrott Says: The church of Vardoe looks quite unique from the distance and it is a pity that I did not have enough time to get any closer. On the other hand churches are mostly locked in Norway during the day and so I decided to just take a photo from the distance and spend my precious...
there is a park around the fortress
globetrott Says: There is a park around the fortress with some nice decorations and fences. This lovely fence with a great entrancegate was built when the king had visited Vardoe. Inside that park you will find also some interesting buildings covered by grass (see it in my 4th photo!) and...
the Nordic Lights / Aurora Borealis
globetrott Says: When getting to Vardoe during the winterperiod there is another phenomenon of nature that you certainly shouldnot miss : In order to see the Nordic Lights (also called Aurora Borealis) you need to have a perfect combination of various situations:1) the sky has to be without...
There is a small village inside of the fortress
globetrott Says: There is a small village inside of Vardoehus festning, including several houses and even a church. Tourists can walk on top of the small churchtower in order to have a great view. You will find several old cannons there as well. The first fortification was built there in the...
Gili_S Says: If you just want a quick coffee in Vardø, like everywhere in Norway you can just go to Narvesen kiosk or shop, and get a fresh good cup of coffee. It is take away and you can also drive with it.
Gili_S Says: Asia Burger was recommended for us and it was surely good option for a quick and nice meal after spending the whole day running after the puffins.
globetrott Says: The Hurtigruten-ships are a great way to get to Vardoe and their ships will dock directely in the centre of Vardoe.Hurtigruten is NOT a real cruise-line but rather a post-ship with cabins.In both directions the ships will stop there, but only during the southbound voyage you...
Gili_S Says: You probably can get to Vardø by boat as well, as I came by car, I only used the local boat to get to the little island of Hornøy.
throw the money into that bomb-shell
globetrott Says: This old bomb-shell or sea-mine is used nowadays for collecting the entrance-fee for the museum of the fortress, you simply thrown in your money there before you enter the fortress through the main gate, that is really a funny way to save the money that a real ticket-office...
Narviking Says: This part of Norway have always had strong relations with Russia. Earlier it was the socalled Pomor trade, nowadays russian fishing boats often visit and there are many russian immigrants living in the area. The place Kiberg a few kilometers outside Vardø used to be called...
Gili_S Says: The only danger I could think of here is the pigeons and seagulls droppings, so be careful where you sit or take your breaks.
Narviking Says: Dont expect to find tropical temperatures in Vardø !However the warmest ever recorded in Vardø is 27C while in winter it seldom drop below -10C although days with even below -15C do happens from time to time. Because of its cool climate there is only one tree in Vardø. In...
Gili_S Says: We did not have the time to visit Hamningberg this time, but hey, it is only about 1500 km from my home, I can visit there next time ;-)
Gili_S Says: This local cat was just hanging around there in the harbour area
Gili_S Says: There is useful tourist info in the city just by the harbour, here you can book and buy boat ticket to get to the bird island of Hornøy.
Narviking Says: Vardø is a small interesting town to visit, located at the point were Norway begins...
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Vardø - Tomorrow is another day.. - The city of Vardø is situated on a small island in the Barents Sea, and can give you all sorts of weather. When you experience a warm summer night, when the midnite sun is keeping you awake, you can...
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Vardø has a population of about 2700 and are the most eastern town in Norway. At 31'5 degrees east it is located even more to the east than Istanbul in Turkey. At the hill Domen just outside the town...
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Probably Vardoe is the most unusual town in Norway. Having only around 2,000 inhabitants it has a fortress, police, airport, hospital, museums, hotel, inns, pubs and a lot of non-governmental...
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Was here in Kirkenese before leaving for Norkapp. After long hours (8 hours) by car, finally I arrived here from Russia Murmansk.
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