Høyde 96 Observation Tower
96-høyden
A wooden observation tower in the Pasvik Valley overlooking taiga forest and the border river, with a view of the Russian town of Nikel.
The Høyde 96 Observation Tower stands on a hill near Svanvik in the Pasvik Valley. From the top you look out over the rolling taiga, the winding Pasvik border river and the Norwegian-Russian frontier. On clear days you can see the smelter chimneys of the Russian town of Nikel across the border, which gives a vivid sense of the contrast in this border region. It is a 10 to 15-minute walk uphill from the road car park, and binoculars are available at the top. It is often included in the same Pasvik Valley route as the Svanhovd Environmental Centre.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pasvik Valley
- Kirkenes Snowhotel
- Borderland Museum
- Andersgrotta Bunker
- Liberation Monument
- King Crab Safari
- Storskog Border Crossing
- Bugøynes