Food and accommodation — questions and answers

Question 1

Where can I eat in Vadsø?

Accepted Answer

In the town centre there are, among others, Baja (pub and pizza), Mølla Bar, Opticom (with a roof terrace), Indigo, Moni Thai and the bakery Smør. Outside the centre are Havhesten on Ekkerøy quay (summer only), Jakobselvkaia and Varangertunet in Vestre Jakobselv, and Varanger Panorama. See the full list with a map on Where to eat (https://vadsoby.com/en/visit-vadso/where-to-eat/).

Question 2

Where can I taste king crab in Vadsø?

Accepted Answer

Havhesten on Ekkerøy quay serves king crab, among other dishes, in summer — see Where to eat (https://vadsoby.com/en/visit-vadso/where-to-eat/). If you join a king crab fishing trip, for example with Varangertunet, you get to taste freshly cooked crab on board. See King crab in Vadsø (https://vadsoby.com/en/king-crab-in-vadso/).

Question 3

Where can I taste local beer?

Accepted Answer

Qvænbrygg (https://vadsoby.com/en/businesses/qvaenbrygg-as/) brews Kven-inspired beer. The taproom at Ørtangen 10 opens to the public about once a month, and the beer shop is at Tollbugata 10. See Where to eat (https://vadsoby.com/en/visit-vadso/where-to-eat/).

Question 4

Where can I stay in Vadsø?

Accepted Answer

There is a hotel in the town centre, guesthouses, apartments, lodges on Ekkerøy and camping in and around the town. You book directly with each place. See Where to stay (https://vadsoby.com/en/visit-vadso/where-to-stay/).

Question 5

Is there camping or a motorhome site in Vadsø?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Varanger Panorama has camping with a café and restaurant from 5 May to 20 September, from NOK 340 a night. Vestre Jakobselv Camping og Misjonssenter, 15 minutes from Vadsø, has camping and motorhome pitches from NOK 220 and cabins and rooms from NOK 570, all year round. Prices are starting prices as of autumn 2026. See Where to stay (https://vadsoby.com/en/visit-vadso/where-to-stay/).