Vardø



Vardø is a town in Finnmark. It is the easternmost point of Norway; as strange as it may seem, it lies east of Istanbul! Vardø is one of the few towns with an Arctic climate within Norway. Annual average temperature is, while monthly average for July is. Because of the rough climate there are no natural trees in Vardø.

By car
Vardø is the endpoint for E75. It is the only road from other regions, but it is possible to transport a car (not a motorhome) and yourself on Hurtigruten.

By bus
Search 177.no for bus connections. There are buses from Vadsø, Kirkenes and Tana. From Tana there are buses to Finland.

By boat
Vardø is a port on Hurtigruten, and a quick visit to the fort can just be managed on the southbound voyage.

See

 * The Lutheran Church.
 * Steilneset Memorial by Peter Zumthor and Louise Bourgeois to the victims of being accused of witchcraft.
 * Steilneset Memorial by Peter Zumthor and Louise Bourgeois to the victims of being accused of witchcraft.

Do
Visit Vardo church – it is even possible to walk there and back from the Hurtigruten! Interesting church in the vestibule of which is a model of the previous building which was destroyed. Warm welcome from the local guide who explained both the history of the building and the symbolism of the architecture depicting the Trinity and the relevance for today.

Go next

 * Varangerhalvøya National Park is nearby.