Neidenfjord

Description

Neidenfjorden (also known as Neidenfjord) is a fjord located in the Sør-Varanger municipality in Troms og Finnmark County, Norway. Neidenfjorden is situated in the northeastern part of Norway, near the border with Finland and Russia. It lies to the west of the town of Kirkenes. The fjord is a southern extension of the Kjøfjord, which is itself a side arm of the larger Varangerfjord, a significant fjord system in the region. Neidenfjorden is approximately 6.5 kilometers long and about 2 kilometers wide at its broadest point. The fjord receives water from the Neiden River (Näätämöjoki in Finnish), which flows into the fjord at its southern end near the village of Mikkelsnes. This river originates in Finland and flows into Norway, draining into Neidenfjorden before continuing into the Barents Sea. The fjord is surrounded by relatively steep terrain, with both sides featuring small settlements and farms. The landscape is typical of northern Norway, with a mix of rocky shores, forests, and open areas.