THE NORTH CAPE

The northernmost point in Europe

The North Cape .
Photo: Bjarne Riesto / Visitnorway.com

Midnight sun at The North Cape .
Photo: Bjarne Riesto / Visitnorway.com

Imagine a place far above the Arctic Circle, with months of never-ending daylight in the summer.

The North Cape .
Photo: Bjarne Riesto / Visitnorway.com

Midnight sun at The North Cape .
Photo: Bjarne Riesto / Visitnorway.com

With a 307-meter high cliff that plunges into the sea, and where the only dry land between you and the North Pole is the Svalbard archipelago.

The North Cape .
Photo: Hurtigruten

A magical place where thousands of puffins, gannets, and cormorants congregate on the bird cliff at Gjesværstappan.

Gjesværstappan near The North Cape .
Photo: Asgeir Helgestad / Artic Light AS / Visitnorway.com

That place is Nordkapp (the North Cape) in Western Finnmark, Northern Norway.

Northern lights in The North Cape .
Photo: Kjell Bendik Pedersen

Hike to the natural arch Kirkeporten (the Church Door), which offers an impressive window to the North Cape Plateau.

A more challenging hike will take you to cape Knivskjellodden, technically the northernmost point in Europe, from where you can see the seaside cliff face of the North Cape Plateau.

The Kirkeporten rock formation in Nordkapp .
Photo: Vidar Moløkken / Visitnorway.com

You can go fishing for giant king crabs on a RIB boat (and feast on fresh, tasty crab afterwards!).

King crab safari in Honningsvåg .
Photo: Frode Kristiansen / www.nordnorge.com

In winter, explore the white, treeless landscape on a snowmobile. Go fishing or dog sledding, go on an ATV safari or try snowshoeing – ever on the lookout for the sometimes elusive yet always spectacular northern lights.

Snowmobile at the North Cape .
Photo: Visit Nordkapp AS

Don't miss the colourful fishing villages in this stark, barren landscape. Skarsvåg is the world’s northernmost fishing village. Kamøyvær is home to the art gallery West of the Moon.

Skarsvåg .
Photo: Bjarne Riesto

The North Cape is a 3.5-hour drive from Alta. You may encounter some unusual traffic along the way!

Reindeer on the road to North cape .
Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo

The cosy little town of Honningsvåg is a gateway for cruise passengers visiting the North Cape. Here, you will find quaint shops and delicious Arctic food experiences.

The most popular activity is of course a visit to the North Cape Plateau. Hurtigruten offers its own excursions to the plateau.

Honningsvåg with Hurtigruten .
Photo: Christian Roth Christensen / Visitnorway.com

That was just a small sample of what you can experience in the North Cape Plateau area.

For more tips, scroll down to explore accommodation, activities, and dining.

Honningsvåg with Hurtigruten .
Photo: Christian Roth Christensen / Visitnorway.com

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Magerøya round trip

Get to know Magerøya through an exciting tour of the world's most beautiful island. Visit the island's attractions and sights, eat good local food and… Read more

Magerøya round trip

The Midnight Sun Ceremony

Come and experience the magic of the midnight sun with us! We will take you on a beautiful hike to the Mefjord, where we’ll gather in or around a… Read more

The Midnight Sun Ceremony

Kirkeporten in Skarsvåg

This rock formation is a geological wonder; a fissure several metres wide in a cliff overhang shaped like a big gate. Read more

Kirkeporten in Skarsvåg

The North Cape cliff - North Cape

The North Cape cliff has long been a popular and important navigation mark for shipping traffic in the north. In 1553, an English expedition set sail… Read more

The North Cape cliff - North Cape

Whale and nature safari - with transfer from Honningsvåg if required

Join us on a whale and nature safari around the North Cape, passing three islands with bird life nesting. Spectacular views of the monumental North… Read more

Whale and nature safari - with transfer from Honningsvåg if required

Fishing Experience

Join our exclusive fishing experience with stunning views of the North Cape and the Barents sea. We will be passing islands and fjords, getting up… Read more

Fishing Experience

Polaris Crew Rental

Explore the Arctic island of Magerøya with the Polaris Crew. Read more

Polaris Crew Rental

Tamsøya - A journey back in time

Tamsøya – a unique stop on the way to Northcape. Take “a journey back in time” on an island almost completely to yourself. Read more

Tamsøya - A journey back in time

Knivskjellodden

Europe’s northernmost point (71°11’08’’). Marked hiking trail, 18 km round trip from Highway E69. Excellent view towards the North Cape Plateau. Read more

Knivskjellodden

The Gallery - West Of The Moon

Eva Schmutterer - author and visual artist was born in Nuremberg, Germany. In 1997 she moved to Kamøyvær, a small fishing village in the far north of… Read more

The Gallery - West Of The Moon

Midnight Expedition to the North Cape

Join us on a Winter Expedition to the Northernmost point of Europe. Conquer the arctic wilderness by snowmobile, spend the night at the North Cape and… Read more

Midnight Expedition to the North Cape

Northern Lights ATV-safari

Join us on an epic winter adventure and discover the island's most scenic spots to watch the northern lights. Read more

Northern Lights ATV-safari

North Cape Winter Tour

CORRESPONDS WITH HURTIGRUTEN: Visit the North Cape and the great sights of the arctic in winter. Experience the North Cape Hall and its exhibitions.… Read more

North Cape Winter Tour

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Tromsø

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The Vega Islands

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A bird's view of the rugged coastline in Henningsvær in Northern Norway

The Lofoten Islands

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The Lofoten Islands

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Alta

In the city of Alta you can experience Sami culture up close, see UNESCO protected rock carvings, sleep in a ice hotel or hunt for the northern light. Read more

Alta

Bodø

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Bodø

People in hammocks in front of the Svartisen glacier in Helgeland, Northern Norway

Salten

Experience the cultural hub of Bodø as well as untouched nature, the world’s strongest tidal current, and remarkable, windswept… Read more

Salten

Vesterålen

Get ready for an Arctic adventure with whale watching, cool museums, hiking and snowshoeing. In Vesterålen, you can combine wow experiences with… Read more

Vesterålen

Harstad

Go hiking in the mountains, explore the archipelago in a kayak or RIB, and join exciting cultural events. Harstad is the perfect base for a holiday in… Read more

Harstad

Snowcovered Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Northern Norway

The Svalbard Islands

The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and… Read more

The Svalbard Islands

Helgeland

In Helgeland, you can paddle around the UNESCO-protected Vega islands and climb mountains like Torghatteen and The Seven Sisters. Or try the… Read more

Helgeland

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Land of the Sami

Join a dogsled expedition, learn to throw a lasso, and experience the Sami culture first hand in Karasjok and Kautokeino. Read more

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Narvik

Discover Narvik, a town above the Arctic Circle where nature is your playground. Go hiking, skiing or climbing and experience the midnight sun in… Read more

Narvik

Senja and Central Troms

Go hiking and kayaking under the midnight sun, or skiing and dog sledding under the northern lights. Or simply kick back and enjoy some of the most… Read more

Senja and Central Troms

Hammerfest

An urban gem on a barren, mostly uninhabited coast, Hammerfest is an Arctic city full of life and outdoor adventure. Read more

Hammerfest

Nordkyn

In Nordkyn, the northernmost region on the European mainland, you can enjoy beautiful scenery, world class fishing, Arctic adventures and… Read more

Nordkyn

Man on a snowmobile under the northern lights

The Lyngenfjord region

Lyngenfjord and the Lyngsalpene mountain range are an Arctic area full of exotic and family-friendly outdoor activities that offer pure,… Read more

The Lyngenfjord region

A bridge connecting Herøy to another island in Helegeland, Northern Norway. In the background, the mountain range The seven sisters.

Kystriksveien – the coastal route

Kystriksveien is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Climb the Torghatten and De syv søstre mountains, visit the Vega Islands and… Read more

Kystriksveien – the coastal route

Kirkenes

Discover exotic Arctic adventures and stunning nature in Kirkenes, in the far northeast of Norway. Read more

Kirkenes

Varanger

In the northeastern most corner of Norway, birds cling to the rocky coastline in a dramatic Arctic landscape. Welcome to wild and rare nature,… Read more

Varanger

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Although the North Cape is located at the northernmost tip of Europe, it has a subarctic climate, thanks to the Gulf Stream.

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The sun is up for 24 hours per day between 14 May and 29 July. In winter, the sun remains below the horizon from 21 November until 21 January, creating the polar night.

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