The Andersgrotta is not a natural cave, as the name suggests, but an air raid shelter that was built by the Germans (or their prisoners of war) during World War II. This is where the local population hid during the numerous Soviet air raids.

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The Andersgrotta is a World War II air-raid shelter located in the center of Kirkenes.

Civilians sought refuge here during the more than 300 air raids against Kirkenes.

In the Andersgrotta, you can watch a film about Kirkenes during the war, based on archival and newly filmed footage.

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Elevation 40 m

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Monday 2 March

-6°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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