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TanaDeatnu
Half a day to one night: cross the famous bridge, see the river, eat salmon. Not a base unless you fish.
Tana is a small municipality in Finnmark, named after Europe's most important salmon river. The main village, Tana bru, sits on the E6 bridge over the river. It's a hub for Sami culture and a stop between Kirkenes and Karasjok, not a destination on its own. Most travellers pass through in under a day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NOK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited services)
- Airports
- KKN · LKL · IVL
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Norway ↗Norway is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources.
- Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
- Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tana112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tana, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used.Norway-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.Norway-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.Norway-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.Norway-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Norway-wide
- SafetyTana is a safe rural area.
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- RestroomsFree or card-paid (NOK 10–20 (≈ US$1–2)) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.Norway-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 fire · 113 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays out of season; small fjord-village hotels and cafés close October–April.Norway-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKKN Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (About 1 h 30 min drive; check bus connections).
- Getting aroundTana bru is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeekr 35–50
- Sit-down mealDinner (main course)kr 250–400
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich or soup)kr 120–180
- BeerBeer (pint)kr 80–120
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNOK 850 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNOK 1,200 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNOK 2,000 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NOK 800 (≈ US$80) · Mid NOK 1,500 (≈ US$150) · High NOK 3,000 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KKN Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (About 1 h 30 min drive; check bus connections) · LKL Lakselv Airport, Banak (About 1 h 45 min drive; check bus connections) · IVL Ivalo Airport (In Finland, about 1 h 30 min drive; summer coach to Tana bru)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Mar
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Apr
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
May
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Jun
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jul
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Sep
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Oct
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Nov
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C) low), wettest Oct (13 rain days), driest Apr (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tana: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
12 rd
Feb
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
10 rd
Mar
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
10 rd
Apr
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
May
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Aug
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Sep
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Oct
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 rd
Nov
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
12 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tana bru is walkable. A car is needed to reach fishing spots or guesthouses outside the village. Summer coaches run the E6 and to Finland.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car or coach on the E6, about 1 h 30 min
Larger town with the Snowhotel and the Grenselandsmuseet.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car or coach on the E6, about 1 h 15 min
Sami Parliament and the Sápmi cultural park.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car on the E75, about 1 h 30 min
The fortress and the Pomor Museum.
Utsjoki (Finland)
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car or summer coach, about 30 min
Border village; the northernmost municipality in Finland.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tana bru
The main village; Hotel Tana and a few guesthouses. Most services here.
Polmak
About 20 min from Tana bru; Polmakmoen Gjestegård (guest house) is a quieter option.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 600–1,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- High
- kr 2,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × NOK 1,500 | NOK 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NOK 1,500 | NOK 3,000 |
| Fishing licence (day)2 × NOK 500 · check | NOK 1,000 |
| Summer coach to Finland (one way)2 × NOK 300 · check | NOK 600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NOK 610 |
| Trip total≈ NOK 3,355 per person per day, bed included | NOK 6,710≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate in Norwegian kroner; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | kr 35–50 |
| Lunch (sandwich or soup) | kr 120–180 |
| Dinner (main course) | kr 250–400 |
| Beer (pint) | kr 80–120 |
| Petrol (1 litre) | kr 20–22 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check bus schedules ahead: services are sparse, especially outside summer.
- Salmon fishing requires a licence; buy it in advance from the Tana River Fishing Association.
- The village has limited shops and restaurants; stock up in Kirkenes or Lakselv.
- Winter driving: the E6 is ploughed but conditions can be severe; check the weather.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 110
- Ambulance
- 113
- Out-of-hours doctor
- 116 117
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Til denne adressen, takkTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire110
- Ambulance113
- Out-of-hours doctor116 117
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tana bru → Kirkenes (coach): about kr 250–350, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Tana bru → Karasjok (coach): about kr 200–300, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi Tana bru → Polmak: kr 400–600
Say or show
- Hei — Hello (hei)
- Takk — Thank you (takk)
- Hvor mye koster det? — How much is it? (vor mye koster de)
- Snakker du engelsk? — Do you speak English? (snakker du engelsk)
- Hvor er toalettet? — Where is the toilet? (vor er toalettet)
English is widely spoken; these phrases are for courtesy.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tana. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Hotel Tana and Polmakmoen Gjestegård with verified prices and seasonal closures.
- Fishing licence page with current prices and rules.
- Summer coach schedule page with real-time connections to Finland.
- Winter driving conditions page for the E6 in Finnmark.
Sources
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