Close to the Wild
We help you get close up on one of the Arctic's
most elusive animals, the Mountain Hare.
Exciting News:
Our Photo Hide Has Expanded!
We are thrilled to announce that our photo hide has expanded to accommodate up to 6 people per night, doubling our previous capacity for the 2025 season! Our newly expanded hide is perfect for larger groups, offering plenty of room for everyone to comfortably enjoy and capture breathtaking wildlife moments.
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The Arctic Fox
The Varanger peninsula has a booming Arctic fox population, and during the 2024 season, several of our photographers had arctic foxes by the hide. If you're lucky you might get a surprise visit by this elusive animal as a bonus too!
Sequence from the up-comming Nature Documentary 'Varanger'
©VIAN FILM
Information.
Location
Kiberg (Vardø, Norway)
The Hare Hide is located in Kiberg.
Kiberg is a small town located a 15 min drive from Vardø (or 50 min drive from Vadsø).
The hide is available from 1st of February until 10th of April.
February, March and April
Season
The hide takes 6 photographers per night.
6 photographers
Capacity
The hide is a 1 minute walk (50 meters) from the car parking.
1 minute (50 meters)
Walking Distance
Eazy payment
Pay everything when you arrive
No upfront payment or deposit required, simply pay the full amount upon arrival at our hide.
We accept credit card and cash payments. For Norwegian customers we also accept Vipps.
Meetup at the hide at 20.00 (local time). The hares usually wanders back into the mountains when the sun rises again in the morning, that's why the 'end time' is set to sunrise. You are however free to leave the hide earlier if you want. The hide is not heated, so remember to bring warm clothes.
20.00 - Sunrise
Duration
We recommend using lenses with a
focal length of 200mm to 800mm. The hares at the hide are active during the night, therefore camera gear with great low light performance are recommended.
Fixed spotlights at the site, no need to bring your own flashes.
200mm - 800mm
Equipment
Per person, per night
1500,- NOK
Price
Recommended by
photographers!
©Stefan Gerrits
"The Arctic Varanger Photo Hide offers an unforgettable winter wildlife photography experience, especially for capturing Mountain Hares in their snowy, wintery, environment. The well-made, comfortable hides are the creation of a respected video-, and photographer striving for perfection, ensuring both functionality and an optimal shooting experience. Conveniently located within a reasonable driving distance from either Vadso or Vardo, the hide makes for an accessible yet immersive arctic adventure. With the added thrill of potentially spotting an elusive Arctic Fox and witnessing the mesmerizing northern lights, it may truly be that once-in-a-lifetime experience for wildlife photographers."
Stefan Gerrits
©Niclas Ahlberg
"It was amazing to see the mountain hares so close. They had quite a show for us. Fighting, jumping and posing. And a positive thing is that You don’t miss any other photography since it is done in the dark. You might loose some sleep but hey, we are all on Varanger to get amazing images so why not take it to the max"
@niclasahlberg
Niclas Ahlberg
©Tobias Gjerde
"Guaranteed photo opportunities and a genuine host who understands the demands of photographers! The hares crowd the stage from early evening till late night, allowing for countless chances at capturing them in action. The hide is also perfectly situated right by the other photography attractions in Varanger, meaning you don’t have to drive far, and can get the most out of your stay."
@tobias_gjerde_photography
Tobias Gjerde
"The Arctic Varanger Photo Hide offers an unforgettable winter wildlife photography experience, especially for capturing Mountain Hares in their snowy, wintery, environment. The well-made, comfortable hides are the creation of a respected video-, and photographer striving for perfection, ensuring both functionality and an optimal shooting experience. Conveniently located within a reasonable driving distance from either Vadso or Vardo, the hide makes for an accessible yet immersive arctic adventure. With the added thrill of potentially spotting an elusive Arctic Fox and witnessing the mesmerizing northern lights, it may truly be that once-in-a-lifetime experience for wildlife photographers."
Stefan Gerrits
@stefangerrits_photography
Award-winning
Photos taken from our hide have won awards out in the big world!
This photo was awarded in 'Close-up Photographer of the Year 2023'. ©Stefan Gerrits.
@stefangerrits_photography
Close-up Photographer of
the Year 2023
ND Awards 2024 photo contest
This photo was awarded in the 'ND Awards 2024 Photo Contest'. ©Stefan Gerrits.
@stefangerrits_photography
Monochrome Awards 2024 Wildlife
This photo was awarded in the 'Monochrome Awards 2024 (International Black and White Contest) - Wildlife'. ©Stefan Gerrits.
@stefangerrits_photography
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Do you offer guiding or other hides?No, we don't offer guiding. At the time, we only offer our hare hide.
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When is the best time to visit the hare hide?The best time to visit is in February. The more snow the more they struggle to find food.
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Are there gimbal head mounts or do I need to bring a Tripod?We recommend bringing a tripod.
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