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Pasvik Nature Reserve is located in the border zone. To visit a border pass is needed.

GUIDED TOURS

Pasvik Nature Reserve is located in the border zone. To visit a border pass is needed.

The Varlam Island.

During your stay at Valam Island you'll see:

Boreal forests, mires and Pasvik River.
Aquatic and semi-aquatic birds and birdwatching tower to observe them.
The Museum of Norwegian ornithologist Hans Schaanning.
Remains of the early XX century buildings and World War II traces.

The Isle of Varlam

You will see:

Boreal forests, bogs and the Paatsjoki River.
The birdwatching tower to explore the diversity of waterbirds.
The Hans Schaanning's House Museum.
Remains of the early XX century buildings and II World War battles.

Rajakoski village: living near the three borders

During your stay at Rajakoski you'll see:

Ecological school of Pasvik Nature Reserve.
Boreal pine forest and Pasvik River.
Houses built by Finnish, Norwegian and Russian settlers at different times.
Place where borders of three countries meet.

Rayakoski village: living near the three borders

You will see:

Environmental Education Center of Pasvik Nature Reserve.
Boreal pine forest and the Paatsjoki River.
Unique houses built by Finnish, Norwegian and Russian settlers at different times.
The place where the borders of the three countries meet.

The Visitor Center

During the Visitor Center tour, you'll see:

an exhibition hall with the permanent and temporarily exhibitions, where you'll learn about history and nature of Pasvik Nature Reserve;
an observation platform on the rooftop overlooking panoramic view of Nikel town;
a conference hall, where you can watch our scientific films.

The Visitor Center

You will see:

a permanent exhibition on history and nature of the reserve.
temporary exhibitions: our regular visitors always can see something new.
a viewing platform on the roof.