David Daja Andersen, author at Visit Kirkenes Region

The Spark, the world's most environmentally friendly vehicle!

David Daja Andersen 25 August 2026 No Comments

The Sparken, the world's most environmentally friendly vehicle! The Norwegian "sparken" is a small sled with steel skis, usually shaped like a chair with handles. The Sparken moves on hard-packed snow by…

Winter life and snow play

David Daja Andersen 25 August 2026 No Comments

Winter life and snow play Some might think that life or play stops during the winter in the north? That's as far from the truth as you can get. Skis, ice skates, kickboards, snowshoes, sleds...

Mine ice hockey!

David Daja Andersen 25 August 2026 No Comments

Mine ice hockey! Nothing can stop these local guys from pursuing their passion, ice hockey. Least of all the lack of an indoor ice rink. "Kirkenes Puckers" is the town's local ice hockey team, and they have a creative…

Celebration with art and long thoughts!

David Daja Andersen 25 August 2026 No Comments

Celebration with art and long thoughts! Kirkenes has several festivals that delight both residents and visitors throughout the year. One of the most exciting cultural events in the north is the annual…

The return of the sun!

David Daja Andersen 25 August 2026 No Comments

The return of the sun! On January 15th of each year, the sun returns to Kirkenes after a long period of darkness. Many people look forward to the official sun day, which is often celebrated with sun bowls…

Everyday life in the Arctic Articles “Mal”

David Daja Andersen 25 August 2026 No Comments

Everyday life in the Arctic Articles “Mal” If you are planning a trip to Kirkenes, you may be wondering how climate change is affecting the region. Here is an overview of the opportunities and challenges for travelers,…

Living in nature

David Daja Andersen 25 August 2026 No Comments

Living in nature Trine lives in Melkefoss with her family. She is a trained teacher, but left school to follow her dreams. She is now a small-scale entrepreneur with her…

The school dropout

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School dropout Anders lives in Kirkenes and is a natural-born entrepreneur. He has founded his own company and worked as a process operator in the coal mine Sydvaranger Gruve AS. Before this, he had…

Freedom won and lost

David Daja Andersen 25 August 2026 No Comments

Freedom won and lost Olav Beddari lived in Skogfoss, was a teacher, a local historian and author of several books. One of his lifelong projects was for the Pasvik region to regain…

The reindeer herder

David Daja Andersen 25 August 2026 No Comments

Reindeer Herder Reindeer Herder Mariann Wollmann Magga lives with her family in Bjørnevatn outside Kirkenes. She is a reindeer herder, a Sami politician and a computer entrepreneur with the company Rein Data. As a reindeer herder, Mariann is careful with…

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