Geassi (summer in Sami)
June-August and the fifth season. The sun shines and nature awakens. Salmon fishing is popular in rivers and at sea. Reindeer are on their summer pastures along the coast, where insect nuisance is less. Late July and early August are typically the warmest times, and temperatures of +30 degrees Celsius are not uncommon.
The Kirkenes Days are held in early August. During this time, the municipality is filled with visitors, and in Kirkenes town center, you will find market stalls, concerts, exhibitions, and festive people.
At St. George's Chapel in Neiden, a service is held by the Finnish Orthodox Church on the third weekend in August. The water consecration ceremony is an important part of the annual mass. According to tradition, Saint Tryphon blessed the water in the Neiden River. For believers, the water is considered holy, cleansing, and healing.
