Vardø - ancient history meets New Arctic
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The military radar Globus II seen from the sea side. -
Furniture dealer in Vardø. -
The road from Vardø to Hamningberg goes through a spectacular landscape along Norway's Arctic coast to the Barents Sea. P -
Vardø is located on an island on the coast to the Barents Sea. -
The drive north to Vardø goes along the Varanger fjord where you can find several small old fishing villages. -
Driving from the mainland you will have to cross the world's northernmost undersea tunnel to come to Vardø. -
You can travel to Vardø by plane, boat or drive your own car. -
There are still some smaller fishing vessels in the harbor of Vardø. -
Norway's Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) monitoring all ships sailing the Barents Sea and along the coast of northern Norway. -
Officers at Vardø VTS are on watch round the clock monitoring all vessels sailing the Barents Sea. -
Vardøhus fortress is the world's northernmost fortress. The fortress was established already in the 14th century, while the octagonal rampart was built in the 1730ties. -
Vardø's tourist attractions include the Vardøhus fortress.
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