Hamningberg birdwatching hide

The Northernmost bird hide...

There are only a few places in the world where you can find arctic birds in their natural environment. Varanger is such a place, here you will find bird species that usually stay in inaccessible places such as Siberia and northern Canada. The open landscape in Varanger makes these unique nature experiences available to the vast majority of us, you and me. You do not need to be well trained or familiar in the area.

Hamningberg Birdwatching Hide

In Hamningberg you will find one of several bird hides that allow you to experience the Arctic nature in shelter from the elements. Along the Varangerfjord, Nasjonale Turistveier, in collaboration with Biotop , has developed a series of birdhouses in places where the birds congregate and stay. The most northerly bird hide can be found in Hamningberg . The place all bird watchers come to visit. The bird hide gives you a completely unique opportunity to get up close to these rare arctic birds in their natural surroundings, while you are well protected from the weather and wind.

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