Nikel Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Pechengsky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
About Nikel
Nikel is a small industrial town a few kilometres away from theNorwegianborder with just over 12,000 souls living and working here, down from 21,000 inSoviettimes. As the town's name hint, Nikel owes its existence to the vast quantities of nickel that have been mined nearby since the 1930s. Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel (cfNorilsk) owns the mines and operates a huge smelter plant just outside the town, where a large part of the population finds employment. The smelter is one of the world's biggest emitters of sulfur dioxide affecting the environment and people living nearby, including those on the other side of the borders. Emissions and the future of the Nikel smelter continues to engage both the Norwegian government and the general population. Visa requirements have been eased in t
Top Attractions in Nikel
Explore the best things to see and do in Nikel:
- ★Nikel Zoo
Where to Eat in Nikel
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Severyayanochkka
Where to Stay in Nikel
- 🏨Hotel Northern Lights
Nikel Travel Guide Sections
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