Name: Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins
Address: Melkefoss, 9925 Svanvik, Norway, Melkefoss, Troms og Finnmark, 9925, Norway
Rating: 8.9

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Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins

Melkefoss, 9925 Svanvik, Norway – Excellent location – show map

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Located by the Pasvik River, Birk Husky - guest house & cabins is only 131 feet from Norwegian-Russian border. It free WiFi in public areas, as well as rooms and cottages with private or shared bathroom facilities. Central Kirkenes is 34 mi away. All of the guest rooms at B&B Birk Husky have wooden floors and electric heating. Views of either the river or garden can be enjoyed from the rooms and cottages. The cottages at at B&B Birk Husky comes with a small kitchen and cooking facilities. The guest rooms does not have access to a kitchen, and for these rooms the breakfast is included. Gusts have access to a wood-fired sauna at an additional cost. Bicycles and cross country skis can be rented on site. There is also a gift shop at Birk Husky - guest house & cabins. Dog sledding and wagon tours can be booked in advance. Other popular activities in the area include fishing, hiking and cycling. Local dishes are served at Viking Restaurant during summer and in the Sami lavvu tent during the winter. Øvre Pasvik National Park is 28 mi away. You can purchase transfer to and from Kirkenes Airport Høybuktmoen with the property, and the airport is 34 mi from the B&B.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.3

Facilities

8.7

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Value for money

8.9

Location

9.3

Free WiFi

8.8

See what guests loved the most:

Ole
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was amazing - very big and definitely enough! Also, it’s situated right in the Pasvik Valley.”
Chuck
United States of America
“This is a wonderful place to stay. The location is great, and the facilities are awesome. The breakfast was big enough for two people. Staff was very friendly.”
Patrick
Switzerland
“Very friendly staff Amazing location Nice facilities”
Lisa
Switzerland
“This is more than just a ‘property’ - it’s a full experience! Our early winter visit was a highlight of our holiday. Chatting with the staff, local information, walks in the surroundings, northern lights, bird watching, impressive dog yard...”
Eirik
Norway
“We were met by a lovely french woman who showed us around! The location is beautiful and peaceful, and the cabin was very cozy! We took the sauna and went swimming which was very fun! The breakfast was amazing and they showed us the dogs after -...”
Joannes
Netherlands
“Perfect location for birdwatchers who want to explore the Pasvik area.”
Robert
Germany
“Unique rooms, individually set up, very cosy. Great setting among the trees at the riverside. Free views to Russia. Nice dogs and good food. A special place.”
Joannes
Netherlands
“Great location for a birdwatcher in Pasvik. Very nice staff that goes the extra mile. Fabulous dinners! I had a nice little wooden cabin.”
Robert
Germany
“This a special place. Right next to the wonderful Pasvik river, looking into Russia, it offers a cosy and comfortable way to spend some time in this most remote area. Hospitality is great, and if you‘re interested in huskies, you can see them as...”
Julie
Australia
“Beautiful setting with gorgeous autumn colours, very peaceful and private next to the river. Cabin was cosy, comfortable and clean. Loved being able to the huskies in action. The birds were a delight”

Managed by Trine Beddari

Company review score: 9.3Based on 85 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Trine, is the owner and the person that runs BIRK husky is a qualified teacher but started with tourism in 2002 and started this business in 2004. Along with the family (husband and 4 children), we have built up the place in the following years. Today the employees run all the daily tasks around helping our guests to settle in and enjoy the stay with us, while Tor does maintainance and Trine is behind the sence doing all the administrative work in conection to BIRK. We have 3-6 guides working here depending on the season and this is most often young adults from around the world who want an experience out of the ordinary and take a few months - up to several years with us on the borderline between Russia and Norway.

Property info

BIRK Husky is built around our home, here we have both our little B&B and cottages you can rent as your accommodation for one to several nights. In addition, we have about 40 huskies and some chickens. We offer dog sledge tours as soon as weather permits it and our bear dog keep our kennel free of brown bears :) The entire facility is located on parts of the farmland my father grew up on. My grandparents built up the farm and was among the first settlers starting farming in Pasvik. Around us, we have hung up many birdboxes and made a birdbath you can explore, we do have several bird-feeders that attracts many birds and some squirrels throughout the year. The guesthouse have 7 rooms for rent, all including breakfast. No kitchen available for self catering, but you are welcome to pre order lunch and dinners served either in our guesthouse or in our Sami lavvu. The cabins has small kitchenets and no meals includied. Here you make your own food and clean the cabin before you leave again. Cabins are rented out for minimum 2 nights at the time.

Neighborhood info

We live right at the border to Russia. The border runs in the Pasvik river that runs right below our houses and the boundary is where the river is deepest - not necessarily in the middle. This river is like a chain of lakes linked by narrow parts. We live amidst the beautiful Pasvikdalen with rich flora and fauna. Here we have the most varied animal life in Norway, wolf, wolverine, lynx and last but not least the brown bear. Norway's largest and densest bear population lives here without that there is one problem. The bear remains mostly in the woods and we have no known confrontations between bears and human in the valley, no reason whatsoever to be scared. In addition we have 5 families living out of reindeer herding - the traditional way and we do have a population of moose. Furthermore, we have a rich bird life, with well over 200 different species recorded are we together with coastal species around Varangerfjord one of the best tourist destinations in Scandinavia for bird lovers.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant #1
- Cuisine
  Local
- Open for
  Lunch • Dinner
- Ambience
  Traditional
- Dietary options
  Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Crib upon request

NOK 100 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Any meal service must be booked in advance with the property. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

If you wish to have airport transfer, please order this in advance of your stay. You can contact the property directly.

Please note that cottages do not have access to the shared TV lounge.

Please inform Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Room options at Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Single
- Chalet
Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins is 6.8 miles from the center of Svanvik. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
Check-in at Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
The prices at Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Badminton equipment
- Tour or class about local culture
- Open-air bath
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Bike tours
Yes, Birk Husky - guesthouse & cabins is popular with guests booking family stays.