We recommend bringing a telephoto lens in the 300–600mm range. Our setup is designed to perfectly frame two hares fighting with a 400mm (without cutting an ear or a paw). For tighter portrait shots, 600–800mm works beautifully, while a 70–200mm lens can be useful for wider and environmental images.

The hide is located in Kiberg, a small town just a 15 min drive from Vardø (Varanger, Norway). The exact meeting location is provided in your booking confirmation email. You will need your own transportation to the meeting point, as transport is not included

Meetup is at 20:00 (CET / local time). You will receive detailed instructions and a precise meeting point in your booking confirmation email. From there, you will be guided to the hide, a less than 1 minute walk (20 meters).

We don’t have gimbal head mounts at the hide, so we recommend bringing your own tripod. If you don’t have one, no worries—we offer sandbags that can securely support your camera during your session.

All three winter months—February, March, and April—offer great opportunities for photographing mountain hares. That said, February often stands out as slightly better overall. This is because deeper winter conditions mean more snow cover, making it harder for the hares to find natural food. As a result, they’re generally more eager to visit the feeding area, which can increase the chances of close encounters and more frequent activity around the hide. March and April are still excellent months, and the hares are active throughout the season.

No, not yet — we currently focus exclusively on our Mountain Hare Hide.

The Arctic can be extremely cold, especially at night. We recommend: Warm winter clothing Gloves suitable for photography Extra memory cards and batteries (cold drains batteries quickly) Snacks or light food for the session Tripod (recommended, as we do not provide gimbal heads) We do offer coffee, tea and hot chocolate at the hide (for free).

Yes, there is a toilet available at the hide.

No, the animals are not active during daylight. Once the sun rises, they return to the mountains and stay away for the rest of the day. Because the hide is located on the outskirts of the small town of Kiberg, normal daytime human activity in the area also keeps the animals from approaching during daylight hours.

Price for the 2027 season is NOK 1.800,- per person per night. No upfront payment or deposit is required. All payments are made upon arrival at the hide. We accept credit cards and cash payments on site. For Norwegian customers, payment via Vipps is also available. For companies or tour operators, we can issue invoices upon request. All prices include 12% VAT. (1800 NOK is ≈ 160 EUR / 190 USD as of April 2026)

Our season officially ends at the 10th of April. This is because daylight increases rapidly at this time of year. After this point, there are only about 2-3 hours of total darkness left each night as the midnight sun approaches, which significantly limits the conditions needed for nighttime photography. In addition, the likelihood of snow cover decreases as spring progresses, making it harder to guarantee the winter scenery and consistent activity that define the experience at the hide. However, if winter conditions persist and snow cover remains good after the 10th of April, feel free to contact us by email (contact@arcticvaranger.com) and we may be able to extend the season on request. Our very final date will be the 20th of April (if conditions allow it).