Mountain Hare Hide
Boreal Forest Hide
"I have had over 1000 nights in photo hides over the past 25 years and the Arctic Varanger photo hide in Kiberg is one of the best!"
- Roger Brendhagen
Location (Kiberg, Varanger)
The Hare Hide is located in Kiberg.
Kiberg is a small town located a 15 min drive from Vardø (or 50 min drive from Vadsø).
Season (February - April)
The hide is available during the winter season, from the 1st of February until the 10th of April, covering the months of February, March, and early April
Duration (20.00 until sunrise)
Meetup at the hide is at 20:00 (local time). The hares usually wander back into the mountains around sunrise, which is why the end time is set to sunrise. You are free to leave the hide earlier if you prefer.
Location (Kiberg, Varanger)
The Hare Hide is located in Kiberg.
Kiberg is a small town located a 15 min drive from Vardø (or 50 min drive from Vadsø).
Take a look inside our hide
The hide is designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 photographers* per session, with a practical layout and multiple shooting positions, creating a functional and comfortable working environment.
*Capacity will increase from 6 to 10 photographers per night following a summer 2026 upgrade.
10 spots will be available for the 2027 season.
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Award-winning
A selection of images captured from the hide that have been recognized in international photography competitions.
Sony World Photography Awards
This photo won the "Natural World & Wildlife" category in the Sony World Photography Awards in 2026.
© Klaus Hellmich
Monochrome 2025 Awards Wildlife
This photo was awarded in the 'Monochrome 2025 Awards Wildlife'.
© Barbara Jenny
SPC Award September 2025
This photo was awarded in the 'SPC Awards' in September 2025.
© Barbara Jenny
European Photography Awards 2025
This photo was awarded in the 'European Photography Awards 2025'.
© Deena Sveinsson
Monochrome 2025 Awards Wildlife
This photo was awarded in the 'Monochrome 2025 Awards Wildlife'.
© Barbara Jenny
SPC Award September 2025
This photo was awarded in the 'SPC Awards' in September 2025.
© Barbara Jenny
European Photography Awards 2025
This photo was awarded in the 'European Photography Awards 2025'.
© Deena Sveinsson
Monochrome 2024 Awards Wildlife
This photo was awarded in the 'Monochrome Awards 2024 Wildlife'.
© Stefan Gerrits
ND Awards 2024 Photo Contest
This photo was awarded in the 'ND Awards 2024 Photo Contest'.
© Stefan Gerrits
Close-up Photographer of the Year 2023
This photo was awarded in 'Close-up Photographer of the Year 2023'.
© Stefan Gerrits
ND Awards 2024 Photo Contest
This photo was awarded in the 'ND Awards 2024 Photo Contest'.
© Stefan Gerrits
Monochrome 2024 Awards Wildlife
This photo was awarded in the 'Monochrome Awards 2024 Wildlife'.
© Stefan Gerrits
Close-up Photographer of the Year 2023
This photo was awarded in 'Close-up Photographer of the Year 2023'.
© Stefan Gerrits
The hide is located in Kiberg, a small town just a 15 min drive from Vardø (Varanger, Norway)
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Loved by photographers
Our hide is loved by photographers from around the world, but don’t just take our word for it, see what they have to say.
Roger Brendhagen
I have had over 1000 nights in photo hides over the past 25 years and the Arctic Varanger photo hide in Kiberg is one of the best!
I look forward to bringing my workshop participants here on future occasions!
@rogerbrendhagen
Stefan Gerrits
The Arctic Varanger Photo Hide offers an unforgettable winter wildlife photography experience, especially for capturing Mountain Haress, it may truly be that once-in-a-lifetime experience for wildlife photographers.
@stefangerrits_photography
Tobias Gjerde
Guaranteed photo opportunities and a genuine host who understands the demands of photographers! The hide is also perfectly situated right by the other photography attractions in Varanger, meaning you don’t have to drive far, and can get the most out of your stay.
@tobias_gjerde_photography
Nichlas Ahlberg
It was amazing to see the mountain hares so close. They had quite a show for us. Fighting, jumping and posing. And a positive thing is that You don’t miss any other photography since it is done in the dark.
@niclasahlberg
Deena Sveinsson
I would highly recommend experiencing the Mountain Hare Hide while visiting the Varanger peninsula.
I loved it so much, we have already made plans for next year.
@deenasveinsson
Roger Brendhagen
I have had over 1000 nights in photo hides over the past 25 years and the Arctic Varanger photo hide in Kiberg is one of the best!
I look forward to bringing my workshop participants here on future occasions!
@rogerbrendhagen
Stefan Gerrits
The Arctic Varanger Photo Hide offers an unforgettable winter wildlife photography experience, especially for capturing Mountain Haress, it may truly be that once-in-a-lifetime experience for wildlife photographers.
@stefangerrits_photography
Tobias Gjerde
Guaranteed photo opportunities and a genuine host who understands the demands of photographers! The hide is also perfectly situated right by the other photography attractions in Varanger, meaning you don’t have to drive far, and can get the most out of your stay.
@tobias_gjerde_photography
Nichlas Ahlberg
It was amazing to see the mountain hares so close. They had quite a show for us. Fighting, jumping and posing. And a positive thing is that You don’t miss any other photography since it is done in the dark.
@niclasahlberg
Deena Sveinsson
I would highly recommend experiencing the Mountain Hare Hide while visiting the Varanger peninsula.
I loved it so much, we have already made plans for next year.
@deenasveinsson
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The Arctic Fox
The Varanger peninsula has a booming Arctic fox population, and during previous seasons, several of our photographers had arctic foxes by the hide. If you're lucky you might get a surprise visit by this elusive animal as a bonus too!
Location
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Accessibility
The Hare Hide is located in Kiberg.
Kiberg is a small town located a 15 min drive from Vardø (or 50 min drive from Vadsø).
The hide is available during the winter season, from the 1st of February until the 10th of April, covering the months of February, March, and early April.
Meetup at the hide is at 20:00 (local time). The hares usually wander back into the mountains around sunrise, which is why the end time is set to sunrise. You are free to leave the hide earlier if you prefer.
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You don’t have to walk far to reach the hide, as you can park your car right outside, making it easily accessible for everyone.
Location (Kiberg, Varanger)
Season (February - April)
Duration (20.00 until sunrise)
Capacity (10 photographers)
Accessibility (Easy)
The Hare Hide is located in Kiberg.
Kiberg is a small town located a 15 min drive from Vardø (or 50 min drive from Vadsø).
The hide is available during the winter season, from the 1st of February until the 10th of April, covering the months of February, March, and early April.
Meetup at the hide is at 20:00 (local time). The hares usually wander back into the mountains around sunrise, which is why the end time is set to sunrise. You are free to leave the hide earlier if you prefer.
Our hide has a capacity of 10 photographers per night.
You don’t have to walk far to reach the hide, as you can park your car right outside, making it easily accessible for everyone.
Location (Kiberg, Varanger)
Season (February - April)
Duration (20.00 until sunrise)
Capacity (10 photographers)
Accessibility (Easy)
The Hare Hide is located in Kiberg.
Kiberg is a small town located a 15 min drive from Vardø (or 50 min drive from Vadsø).
The hide is available during the winter season, from the 1st of February until the 10th of April, covering the months of February, March, and early April.
Meetup at the hide is at 20:00 (local time). The hares usually wander back into the mountains around sunrise, which is why the end time is set to sunrise. You are free to leave the hide earlier if you prefer.
Our hide has a capacity of 10 photographers per night.
You don’t have to walk far to reach the hide, as you can park your car right outside, making it easily accessible for everyone.
Skjalg-Helmer Vian
CEO of Arctic Varanger / Wildlife photographer
The hide was created by Norwegian native Skjalg-Helmer Vian (b. 2000), who grew up in Varanger. With over a decade of experience in photography, he has in recent years moved into filmmaking, including shooting for the BBC Natural History Unit.
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Visits in 2025
20.00 - Sunrise
Meetup at the hide at 20:00 (local time). The hares typically wanders back into the mountains when the sun rises and daylight returns, which is why the scheduled end time is set to sunrise.
You are however free to leave the hide earlier if you want.
Equipment
No upfront payment or deposit is required.
All payments are made upon arrival at the hide.
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Pay everything when you arrive,
No upfront payment or deposit is required.
Information
Location
Kiberg (Vardø, Norway)
The Hare Hide is located in Kiberg.
Kiberg is a small town located a 15 min drive from Vardø (or 50 min drive from Vadsø).
Secure your spot
There are only 10 spots avaliable per night.
By buying a ticket you accept our terms and conditions
Secure your 2027 ticket bellow
2027 SEASON
(per person, per night)
PRICE:
1800,- NOK
Secure your spot
There are only 10 spots avaliable per night.
By buying a ticket you accept our terms and conditions
Secure your 2028 ticket bellow
2028 SEASON
(per person, per night)
PRICE:
2000,- NOK
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