Vardø is a town in Finnmark. It is the easternmost point in Norway and, strange as it may seem, it lies east of Istanbul! Vardø should not be confused with the neigbouring town with a similar name, Vadsø.

Travel to Vardø - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Vardø

Vardø has a small airport (IATA: VAW), witch has flights to Alta and Kirkenes.

By car

Vardø is the endpoint for E75.

By boat

It's a port on Hurtigruten, and a quick visit to the fort can just be managed on the southbound voyage.

Tours and Getting around Vardø

Vardø tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • The fort is impressive but has never fired a shot in anger - only as a welcome for the return of the sun in February after the season of continual darkness.

Vardø city tours

Vardø souvenirs and shopping

Vardø Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Vardø nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Vardø cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Budget

  • Gjestegården Pensjonat, Strandgata 72, ☎ +47 78987529.  

Mid-range

Contact

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