Getting There -- The town is reached by bus, with most visitors arriving from Hammerfest. This overland trip takes 4 1/2 hours and costs 310NOK ($48/£25) one-way. Motorists can continue east from Hammerfest along E6.
Visitor Information -- At Porsangerveien 1, Karasjok Opplevelser Tourist Office (tel. 78-46-88-02; www.karasjokinfo.no) dispenses information for the entire area. It is open June to mid-August daily 9am to 7pm. It's open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm the rest of the year.
