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  Kirkenes slo ring om sykehuset - Troms og Finnmark - NRK Nyheter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Opp mot 2.000 mennesker samlet seg på torget i Kirkenes tirsdag for å slå ring om lokalsykehuset.
Hun understreker at sykehuset i Kirkenes har en helt spesiell beliggenhet.
Den russiske sjømannen Oleg Vostlikov minnet under markeringen om at Kirkenes sykehus også representerer en trygghet for de 16.000 sjøfolkene som hvert år er innom Kirkenes.
www.nrk.no /nyheter/distrikt/troms_og_finnmark/1.1519071   (433 words)

  
  Kirkenes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kirkenes is the centre of the municipality of Sør-Varanger in Finnmark county, Norway.
Kirkenes is a town in the municipality of Sør-Varanger in the county of Finnmark with a population of about 3300 and about 7300 if including neighbouring Hesseng and Bjørnevatn/Sandnes (source ssb.no), and is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway.
Of the approximately 6,000 inhabitants of Kirkenes a majority is of a Norwegian background, and a minority is Sami.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kirkenes   (725 words)

  
 WORLD PORT KIRKENES
Kirkenes was involved as a supplementary port in the Russian salvation process of the "Kursk" submarine.
The use of the existing central port facilities at Kirkenes is decreasing during this phase, and the transshipments is started being moved for the operations at the new port.
The Kirkenes Muncipal planning authorities and Port authorities has conducted a landuse study for the establishment of a large port in Kirkenes, and in the close vicinities of the town.
www.wpk.no /prospectp.asp   (6552 words)

  
 Accommodation in Rica Kirkenes Hotel Norway
Kirkenes' beautiful surroundings offers a number of activities and experiences and reservations can be made through the hotel.
Rica Kirkenes Hotel is located in beautiful surroundings on the entrance to Kirkenes only 900 metres from the city centre.
Kirkenes is Norway's most easterly city on the border with Finland and Russia.
www.accommodationow.com /accommodation/rica_kirkenes_hotel.htm   (138 words)

  
 Kirkenes Norway Tourist Information
Kirkenes, the municipal center of Sor-Varanger, is the terminus for the Coastal Voyage ships.
The town of Kirkenes was built up around the mining company AS Sydvaranger that mined iron ore up until 1996.
When Germany attacked Russia in June of 1941, the Austrian general, Dietl, advanced with its army of occupation from Kirkenes in Norway towards Murmansk.
www.scantours.com /kirkenes_and_surroundings.htm   (391 words)

  
 Kirkenes - Wikipedia
Kirkenes er ein by og administrasjonssenter i Sør-Varanger kommune i Finnmark.
Kirkenes er endepunkt for Europaveg 6, og vendepunkt for Hurtigruta.
Kirkenes var ein av dei mest bomba byane under andre verdskrigen, berre Malta skal ha vore hardare ramma.
nn.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kirkenes   (117 words)

  
 Kirkenes Norway - Norwegian Coastal Voyage to Kirkenes
Kirkenes Norway - Norwegian Coastal Voyage to Kirkenes
There are expensive trips to see the Russian border [oh dear] but we went on a local bus to the Border Museum which had both a fine and tastefuk display on the war period and a superb exhibition of woodcuts by the Sami artist, Jon Savio.
Of course we didn't stay in Kirkenes as we were on the boat so I take this chance just to describe the cabin a bit.
www.globosapiens.net /travel-information/Kirkenes-1471.html   (1192 words)

  
 Kirkenes, Norway. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
What was left was torched by the German army retreating in the face of liberating Soviet soldiers, who found 3500 locals hiding in the nearby iron-ore mines.
Kirkenes is the northern terminus of the Hurtigrute coastal boat, which arrives here at 10.30am and departs for Bergen at 1.30pm.
Kirkenes airport is 14km southwest of town; Flybussen (50kr) connect the airport with the centre, or you can take a taxi.
www.hostelbookers.com /guides/norway/kirkenes   (133 words)

  
 Kirkenes vgs Project Rajakoski   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
For pupils studying biology at Kirkenes vgs Pasvik is a natural place to travel on excursions and field trips.
On a practical basis this means joint field trips with biology pupils in the second and third grade at Kirkenes vgs and the oldest pupils at Rajakoski school.
Kirkenes upper secondary school also has a similar project with the College at Murmansk State Technical University in the field of economy.
www.kirkenes.vgs.no /studietilbud/biologi/rajakoski/omprosjektet_eng.htm   (805 words)

  
 Kirkenes Hotel - Accommodation - Room - Rom - Zimmer
Kirkenes Hotell is a small independent hotel, located in the centre of Kirkenes, close to the Russian border.
The Hotel has 28 rooms, where 14 is single, 12 are double, and 2 are triple rooms.
The pub is open Wednesday and Thursday and Disco/Concerts on Fridays and Saturdays.
www.kirkeneshotell.no /en/index_en.html   (121 words)

  
 Destinasjon Kirkenes - travelling in Norway - action - holiday - adventures - We take you there   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Destinasjon Kirkenes - travelling in Norway - action - holiday - adventures - We take you there
destination Kirkenes is a network of companies offering adventure activities in the area of Kirkenes.
We promise you exciting moments and memories for a lifetime.
www.destinationkirkenes.no   (57 words)

  
 Leavenworth Papers No.17: The Petsamo-Kirkenes Operation: Soviet Breakthrough and Pursuit in the Arctic, October 1944
Soviet troops captured the Finnish town of Petsamo on 15 October and occupied the Norwegian port of Kirkenes on 25 October.
The five fortress battalions of the 210th Infantry Division were widely scattered along the Norwegian coast at Tana (off the map), Vardo, Vadso, Kirkenes, and Tarnet in relatively immobile coastal defensive positions.
Rendulic's intent was to hold Kirkenes as long as possible in order to permit the continued evacuation of supplies.
www-cgsc.army.mil /carl/resources/csi/gebhardt/gebhardt.asp   (16750 words)

  
 Kirkenes travel guide
Kirkenes travel guide - The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and what to see
Kirkenes is the most remote outpost in mainland Norway.
Kirkenes was heavily bombed during World War II; only 13 houses were left standing when the Red Army liberated it in october 1944.
www.world66.com /europe/norway/kirkenes   (162 words)

  
 Kirkenes - Informations pratiques - Voyage en Norvège - visitnorway.com
Kirkenes se situe aussi loin à l’est qu’Istanbul et Le Caire, et aussi loin au nord que Point Barrow en Alaska.
A Kirkenes, la nuit polaire dure du 27 novembre au 16 janvier.
A Kirkenes, vous trouverez de nombreux magasins vous proposant tout ce dont vous aurez besoin en matière de produits et de services.
www.visitnorway.com /templates/NTRDestinationArticle.aspx?id=167629   (251 words)

  
 Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping in the Kirkenes airport
Airports you would rather pay to avoid flying through/from:
"September 2002 - I went sleeping at the airport of Kirkenes, well I didn't plan to, but the airport is 15km from Kirkenes and there was no bus at this time, only expensive taxis.
So i went sleeping at a couch in this tiny airport, which has no secure/ non-secure area.
www.sleepinginairports.net /europe/kirkenes.htm   (162 words)

  
 Cheap Kirkenes Norway Car Rental Guide from Kemwel
Kirkenes is a town in northeastern Norway, in the province of Finnmark.
With cheap car rental locations all over Kirkenes and a large variety of discount rental cars, there is no better way to tour Kirkenes than by car!
There is much for the tourist to see and do in Kirkenes and the surrounding area, despite it having such a small population.
www.kemwel.com /rental-car/Kirkenes-rental-guide.cfm?c=2274   (273 words)

  
 Adventures and Tourist Info
In addition to the museum’s permanent exhibition of Savio’s art, there are also exhibitions of modern art with a focus on Lappish art.
Kirkenes was bombed for more than 300 days under the Second World War.
Andersgrotta was blasted out during the war and used as an air-raid shelter.
www.kirkenesgateway.no /english/services-adventures.html   (307 words)

  
 Kirkenes
People that are engaged in development and changes of societies, and that also are interested in art and culture as a "locomotive" in the development of a place, are welcome to Kirkenes on Thursday the 12th and Friday the 13th of June!
Artists, philosophers, consultants, historicans are gathered to share their experiences and give their interpretations of the place.
The artists will be occupying the old locomotive depot that used to belong to the world’s northernmost railroad which covered 8,5 km between Kirkenes and Bjørnevatn.
www.pikene.no /Migration/workshops/kirkenes.html   (336 words)

  
 Kirkenes Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
The tour is very interesting and exposes the culture and history of the Kirkenes area.
King Oscar II chapel was built in 1869 It is located in Grense Jakobselv 55 kilometers from Kirkenes The chapel was erected as protection against Russia There is a church mass on Christmas Day and on Easter Day
As you enter Kirkenes from the west, you'll be greeted by a lake and fountain.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Norway/Finnmark/Kirkenes-217721/Things_To_Do-Kirkenes-BR-1.html   (527 words)

  
 Barents Safari - Destinasjon Kirkenes snowmobiling - snøscooter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Alle turer har utgangspunkt i Kirkenes området og inkluderer guide, komplett utrustning, lokal transport, forsikring, utrustning iht.
While in Kirkenes, Barents Safari invites you to discover new parts of our environment, culture and history, as you drive your own snowmobile through the cold and fascinating snowy winter landscape - it is easy and safe - instructions will be given.
It is strictly prohibited to drive under influence of alcohol or drugs.
www.destinationkirkenes.no /BS/pr_scooter.htm   (158 words)

  
 Kirkenes Airport Passenger Opinions about Kirkenes Airport standards
Kirkenes Airport Passenger Opinions about Kirkenes Airport standards
Kirkenes has a brand new airport terminal which really looks nice and may be adequate to handle some handful of passengers.
I arrived with a Widerøe turboprop flight from Vardø and we were 2 passengers on board.
www.airlinequality.com /Airports/Airport_forum/kkn.htm   (327 words)

  
 Car Rental Kirkenes, Auto Rental Cars in Kirkenes
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www.kasbah.com /car_rental/norway_kirkenes.htm   (228 words)

  
 Wuphon's Reach - SimCity 4 - Wuphons Reach - Kirkenes
Wuphon's Reach - SimCity 4 - Wuphons Reach - Kirkenes
In the mid-2100s, after discovering in Westview that sims like to "cut corners" when it comes to finding their route, I started rebuilding Kirkenes from scratch.
When I started the project, I had around 90k to 95k population and $650k in the bank.
www.wuphonsreach.org /Games/SimCity4/WR1/kirkenes.shtml   (539 words)

  
 Car Hire At Kirkenes With Custom Car Hire
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www.custom-carhire.com /car-hire-rental/Norway/Kirkenes.htm   (135 words)

  
 Kirkenes Vacation Rentals | Hotels
HotStays.com features Kirkenes vacation rentals, Kirkenes cabin rentals, Kirkenes cottage rentals, Kirkenes holiday villas, Kirkenes bed and breakfast inns and Kirkenes condo rentals.
The hotel is close to the centre of Kirkenes, Norway s easternmost town close to the Russian and Finish border.
A modern business hotel in the heart of the regional capital Vadso, surrounded by open space and beautiful countryside which is ideal for walking in the
www.hotstays.com /Kirkenes-Norway.html   (189 words)

  
 Rica Hotel Kirkenes - a SNR Hotel - Kirkenes, Norway, Hotel
Cancellation Policy: Guaranteed reservations must be canceled before 6pm the day of arrival, local time, to avoid billing for one night's stay.
The Hotel Kirkenes is located about 10 minutes from the centre of Kirkenes, close to the Russian border.
The hotel has it's own restaurant, dancebar, sauna and fitness centre.
www.bestlodging.com /sites/3021/index.shtml   (145 words)

  
 Rica Hotel Kirkenes, Kirkenes :: Hotel Details :: Jake.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rica Hotel Kirkenes, Kirkenes :: Hotel Details :: Jake.com
The hotel is close to the centre of Kirkenes, Norway s easternmost town close to the Russian and Finnish border.
A fully licensed hotelbar, sauna and solarium are also available for hotel guests.
www.jake.com /detail.php?hotelId=11258564   (69 words)

  
 Rica Hotel Kirkenes, Kirkenes - TripAdvisor
Ten minutes from Kirkenes city centre; bus stop 50 meters from the hotel; snow skiing on site.
Find out about other Kirkenes hotels, or check out Kirkenes hotel deals!
Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Kirkenes tourism, attractions, maps and much more.
www.tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g227953-d234225-Reviews-Rica_Hotel_Kirkenes-Kirkenes_Nordland_North_Norway.html   (408 words)

  
 Kirkenes, Norway Weather Forecast / tempo prévisions météorologiques / previsioni meteo / ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kirkenes, Norway Weather Forecast / tempo prévisions météorologiques / previsioni meteo / wettervorhersage / parte meteorológico / weervoorspelling
Welcome to the weather forecast pages for Kirkenes
Just click the tab buttons above to view the information you require.
www.weather-forecast.com /locations/Kirkenes.shtml   (310 words)

  
 Kirkenes Lufthavn, Norway Forecast : Weather Underground
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Find travel blogs, guides and deals for Kirkenes Lufthavn
Updated: 2:00 AM CEST on May 31, 2007
www.wunderground.com /global/stations/01089.html   (168 words)

  
 Kirkenes Hotel Rooms Holiday/Vacation Info
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