Nordkyn

On Nordkyn the distance between the mountain plain and the coast is short, and there are mere seconds between the calm and the storm. Exotic fishing villages and majestic vistas are hallmarks of the peninsula, but you will also find beaches, lighthouses and quaint fjords.

The abundance of fish in the Barents Sea induced people to settle on Nordkyn as early as the end of the last Ice Age, and the riches of the sea continue to sustain the region to this day. Be a fisherman for a day and learn the trade from the professionals, join a deep sea fishing tour, or hire a boat and try your luck on your own. In its simplest form, ocean fishing is just a matter of casting the lure from the local wharf or jetty. And what tastes better than a fresh meal straight from the sea? Halibut, cod and king crab are some of the delicacies that abound in the waters here.

Nordkyn is the place for setting out on foot and discovering the many well-marked hiking trails in the area. The entire region is ideal for hiking trips for both experienced and inexperienced hikers – and you can be sure that the tranquillity, vast open spaces and the horizons will affect you in some way. Go on a hike in the middle of the night and let the northern Norwegian landscape show you its true colours. The bright night light gives the mountains a magical look. There are several options for getting to Nordkyn.