Mountain Hare Hide

Boreal Forest Hide

Arctic Forest Hide

Photograph the key bird species of the amazing arctic boreal forest in Kirkenes, Varanger.

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Arctic Forest Hide

Photograph the key bird species of the amazing arctic boreal forest in Kirkenes, Varanger.

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"The hide offered all the tundra species we expected to see, without having to drive for 3 hours through the Pasvik forests to reach them.

Saved us a lot of time, super happy!"

What species to expect?

The Arctic Forest Hide is visited daily by a number of species*.

Pine grosbeak

*The species listed are regular visitors to the hide. However, the species present and their numbers vary by season, and sightings of any particular species cannot be guaranteed.

Willow tit

Magpie

Great tit

Squirrel

Crow

Siberian tit

Waxwing

Siberian jay

Blue tit

Bullfinch

Eurasian jay

Redpoll

Arctic redpoll

Greenfinch

Tree sparrow

Nuthatch

Location (Kirkenes, Varanger)

The Arctic Forest Hide is located only a 15 min drive from Kirkenes airport. Making it easy accessible.

Season (March - August)

The hide is available during the winter, spring and summer season, from the 1st of March until the 31st of August, covering the months of March, April, May, June, July, and August

Duration (10.00 - 16.00) (6h)

Meetup at the hide is at 10:00 (local time). The birds will fly back and forth to the hide during the day. You are free to leave the hide earlier if you prefer.

Capacity (4 photographers)

Our Arctic Forest hide has a capacity of 4 photographers per session.

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The hide

The hide is designed to comfortably accommodate up to 4 photographers per session, with a practical layout and multiple shooting positions, creating a functional and comfortable working environment.

The hide

The hide is designed to comfortably accommodate up to 4 photographers per session, with a practical layout and multiple shooting positions, creating a functional and comfortable working environment.

Monochrome 2025 Awards Wildlife

This photo was awarded in the 'Monochrome 2025 Awards Wildlife'.

SPC Award September 2025

This photo was awarded in the 'SPC Awards' in September 2025.

European Photography Awards 2025

This photo was awarded in the 'European Photography Awards 2025'.

Monochrome 2024 Awards Wildlife

This photo was awarded in the 'Monochrome Awards 2024 Wildlife'.

ND Awards 2024 Photo Contest

This photo was awarded in the 'ND Awards 2024 Photo Contest'.

Close-up Photographer of the Year 2023

This photo was awarded in 'Close-up Photographer of the Year 2023'.

The hide is located in Kiberg, a small town just a 15 min drive from Vardø (Varanger, Norway)

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Location

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Accessibility

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 during the winter season, from the 1st of February until the 10th of April, covering the months of February, March, and early April.

Meetup at the hide is at 20:00 (local time). The hares usually wander back into the mountains around sunrise, which is why the end time is set to sunrise. You are free to leave the hide earlier if you prefer.

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You don’t have to walk far to reach the hide, as you can park your car right outside, making it easily accessible for everyone.

Location (Kirkenes, Varanger)

Season (March - August)

Duration (09.00 until 18.00)

Capacity (4 photographers)

Accessibility (Easy)

The Arctic Forest Hide is located at Elvenes, only a 15 min drive from Kirkenes airport.

The hide is available during the winter, spring and summer season, from the 1st of March until the 31st of August, covering the months of March, April, May, June, July, and August

Meeting time at the hide is 09:00 (local time). Birds visit the hide throughout the day, giving you plenty of opportunities for photography. You are welcome to leave earlier if you wish.

If you would prefer to arrive earlier in the morning, please contact us by email to arrange a suitable meeting time.

Our hide has a capacity of 4 photographers per session.

You don’t have to walk far to reach the hide.

The hide lies a 5 minute walk from the car parking, making it easily accessible for everyone.

Location (Kiberg, Varanger)

Season (February - April)

Duration (20.00 until sunrise)

Capacity (10 photographers)

Accessibility (Easy)

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 during the winter season, from the 1st of February until the 10th of April, covering the months of February, March, and early April.

Our hide has a capacity of 10 photographers per night.

You don’t have to walk far to reach the hide, as you can park your car right outside, making it easily accessible for everyone.

Skjalg-Helmer Vian

CEO of Arctic Varanger / Wildlife photographer

The hide was created by Norwegian native Skjalg-Helmer Vian (b. 2000), who grew up in Varanger. With over a decade of experience in photography, he has in recent years moved into filmmaking, including shooting for the BBC Natural History Unit.

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We help you get close up on one of the Arctic's

most elusive animals, the Mountain Hare.

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20.00 - Sunrise

Meetup at the hide at 20:00 (local time). The hares typically wanders back into the mountains when the sun rises and daylight returns, which is why the scheduled end time is set to sunrise.

You are however free to leave the hide earlier if you want.