Storskog Border Crossing
Storskog
The only land border crossing between Norway and Russia, where border tours often stop to see the boundary markers and guard posts of both countries.
Storskog is the only land border crossing between Norway and Russia, about 15 km from Kirkenes. Beside the road you can see the Norwegian yellow-and-black boundary markers and the Russian red-and-green ones, making it a common stop on tri-border tours. Since 2022, Norway has imposed strict restrictions on entry for Russian nationals, so ordinary visitors generally only view the area from the Norwegian side. Do not approach or photograph military installations, and inside the border zone, do not cross the line, throw objects or make provocative gestures. It is recommended to join a local border-themed tour, where a guide explains the border rules and Cold War history.
Opening hours
All day (border crossing per official hours)
Nearby sights
- King Crab Safari
- Andersgrotta Bunker
- Liberation Monument
- Borderland Museum
- Pasvik Valley
- Kirkenes Snowhotel
- Høyde 96 Observation Tower
- Grense Jakobselv & King Oscar II Chapel