Three Country Cairn

The Three Country Cairn stands at 145 meters above sea level, marking the exact point where the territories of Finland, Norway, and Russia intersect.

The stone structure was initially constructed in 1846 to define the territorial boundaries between the three nations and underwent significant modifications following border changes in 1944.

The tripoint represents a meeting place of Finnish, Norwegian, and Russian territories, demonstrating long-term peaceful coexistence between these northern European nations.

Visitors can reach the cairn through dedicated hiking paths with directional signs leading from the main roads in either Finnish or Norwegian territory.

The geographical marker sits at the intersection of three major international borders: Norway-Russia, Finland-Norway, and Finland-Russia, at coordinates 69.0519147N, 28.9292936E.

Location: Inari

Location: Sør-Varanger Municipality

Location: Pechengsky District

Inception: 1846

Elevation above the sea: 145 m

Part of: Norway–Russia border, Finland–Norway border, Finland–Russia border, Three-Country Cairns

GPS coordinates: 69.05191,28.92929

Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:44