Vadsø
Vadsø is a town and municipality in the eastern part of Finnmark, Norway. It is located on the Varanger Peninsula along the Varangerfjord and serves as the administrative centre of Vadsø Municipality in the Troms og Finnmark county. The town acts as a regional service hub for East Finnmark and serves as a gateway to the Barents Sea region.
The area has been inhabited for centuries by Sámi and other groups. The modern town developed around
Today the economy relies on public administration, education, health services, and the fishing and fish-processing industries,
Vadsø experiences a subarctic climate with cold winters and relatively short, cool summers. Its coastal location
Vadsø is served by Vadsø Airport, providing regional air connections to northern Norway. The town is connected