{"id":1625,"date":"2019-10-25T13:05:20","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T11:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/?post_type=destination&#038;p=2152"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:19:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:19:19","slug":"nordkapp","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/","title":{"rendered":"Nordkapp &#8211; the North Cape &#8211; is the end of the world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tYou cannot get further north in Norway than the North Cape, or Nordkapp. Since the 16th c., the North Cape, or Nordkapp, as been among the premier sailing marks of the world.Since 1664 people come here to look out into the sea and feel that they have completed something.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A true voyager must go to Nordkapp, the North Cape, at some point in his life. &nbsp;These days, it is easier than before, but the end of the world feeling is still there.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/005298_Beate-Juliussen_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-2.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x1080\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/005298_Beate-Juliussen_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-2.jpg\" alt=\"Looking North \u00a9 Beate Juliussen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/005298_Beate-Juliussen_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"Looking North \u00a9 Beate Juliussen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/005296_Frode-Kristiansen_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1698\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/005296_Frode-Kristiansen_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Winter visit to Nordkapp \u00a9 Frode Kristiansen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/005296_Frode-Kristiansen_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Winter visit to Nordkapp \u00a9 Frode Kristiansen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/005295_Dagny-Margrete-ren_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp.jpg\" data-size=\"1280x831\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/005295_Dagny-Margrete-ren_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp.jpg\" alt=\"The midnight sun high over the Barents Sea \u00a9 Dagny Margrete \u00d8ren\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/005295_Dagny-Margrete-ren_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp.jpg\" data-caption=\"The midnight sun high over the Barents Sea \u00a9 Dagny Margrete \u00d8ren\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/003448_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1702\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/003448_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Skarsv\u00e5g, the world&#039;s most northerly fishing village \u00a9 Bjarne Riesto\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/003448_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Skarsv\u00e5g, the world&#039;s most northerly fishing village \u00a9 Bjarne Riesto\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Looking North \u00a9 Beate Juliussen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Winter visit to Nordkapp \u00a9 Frode Kristiansen<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: The midnight sun high over the Barents Sea \u00a9 Dagny Margrete \u00d8ren<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Skarsv\u00e5g, the world&#039;s most northerly fishing village \u00a9 Bjarne Riesto<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This is where you turn around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At 71 degrees north, the North Cape forms the northern extremity of Europe. The 307 metre high cliff, diving directly down into the Arctic Ocean, has &nbsp;for centuries been a point of reference for seafarers. Along with the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Farewell, Cape Horn and Cape Comorin, it a milestone for sailors and world travellers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-north-cape facilities-groups facilities-universal-accessibility season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-nordkapp malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-epic-seeker wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-north-cape-is-europe-most-northerly-point\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 62.21198156682% 43.75%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006837_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The North Cape is Europe&#8217;s most northerly point<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorth Cape\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-art todo-culture-and-history facilities-groups facilities-universal-accessibility season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-nordkapp malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-modernist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-gallery-east-of-the-sun-represents-the-boldness-of-nature-around-the-north-cape\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/585accc12f0f9fba3b2b4782ab7c8921-768x551.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Gallery East of the Sun represents the boldness of nature around the North Cape<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tArt\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-hiking facilities-groups season-autumn season-summer region-nordkapp malgrupper-epic-seeker malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/knivskjelodden-is-the-northernmost-north-in-norway\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 48% 40.833333333333%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/005074_Beate-Juliussen_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Knivskjelodden is the northernmost north in Norway<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tHiking\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knyskanes is the old name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, Nordkapp has never been a secret to the locals. People lived here for thousands of years, and the Sami culture emerged at least 2000 years ago. From the 14<sup>th<\/sup> C. onwards, there were several small communities of Norse speaking fishermen on the island of Mager\u00f8ya, and they called the cape Knyskanes. Although dried cod was sold in Bergen to the international market, Europeans had vague ideas about the far north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The North Cape is discovered and named<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1553 a British expedition searching for the North East passage to the Far East passed the unmissable promontory, and the navigator Richard Chancellor named it the North Cape. He had noted that the coast towards the east turned slightly south. The Norwegian word Nordkapp is a mere translation of North Cape. They never found an alternative sea route to the Indies but opened trade with the Russian port city of Arkhangelsk (Archangel) instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noordkap becomes a point of reference to the seafarers of the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name North Cape then started to turn up on sea charts and world maps, frequently named Noordkap by Dutch cartographers. Whale hunters from the Netherlands, England and France as well as traders heading for Russia meticulously chartered their passing of that milestone in this age of discoveries. Every sailor knew about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The first tourist gets to Nordkapp in 1664<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1664, the Italian priest Francesco Negri reached the North Cape on foot. His summed his experience up like this: \u201cMy curiosity is now satisfied, and I can return to Denmark, and God willing my homeland\u201d. He is the first known real tourist to reach this extremity of the world. In 1795, the French prince Louis Philippe d\u2019Orl\u00e9ans was escaping French revolutionary assassins by going to places far away, among them Le Cap Nord, Nordkapp. As he also impregnated the daughter of a nearby vicar, his DNA still flows in local veins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern tourism started in 1873<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oscar II of Sweden-Norway made an epic journey to the north in 1873. His ship anchored at Hornvika bay, and the young and fit king climbed the thousand steps up to the plateau itself. This kickstarted tourism, and exclusive cruise ships sailed up and had champagne in a wooden pavilion up there, before it was blown away by a storm. Another early guest was King Rama of Siam (Thailand) in 1907. The North Cape established itself as a must-see for well-heeled travellers. In 1956, the road was extended all the way to the cape, and since then most people have arrived there by car or bus. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">3 fun activities at the North Cape<\/h2>\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-birdwatching todo-wildlifesafari facilities-groups season-autumn season-spring region-nordkapp malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/gjesvaerstappan-by-the-north-cape-is-one-of-norways-biggest-birdcliffs\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 52.5% 78.75%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1135\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/stappan_august-plakat_intern.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;G&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Birdwatching<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Gjesv\u00e6rstappan by the North Cape is one of Norway&#8217;s biggest birdcliffs<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-attractions todo-north-cape facilities-adrenaline facilities-groups season-winter region-nordkapp malgrupper-adrenaline-kicker malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-epic-seeker wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/follow-the-snowplow-towards-the-north-cape\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 45.5% 65.858208955224%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_8300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;F&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Attractions<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Follow the snowplow towards the North Cape<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter season-autumn season-winter region-nordkapp wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/search-for-the-northern-lights-with-an-atv\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1232\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ATW-Winter-at-North-Cape-2-Photo-Credit-@Destinasjon-71-grader-Nord-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;S&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Search for the Northern Lights with an ATV<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knivskjelodden is actually further north<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have to reveal a secret. Nordkapp really isn\u2019t the end of Europe. There is a cape next to Nordkapp that is some 1400 metres (..almost a mile..) further north. This point is, however, a rather unimpressive place, and was never any point of reference for sailors. The hike to this point is not particularly strenuous, but you need good windproof clothing. We strongly recommend it, though, because of the view south east to the North Cape cliff. And the feeling of beating the North Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mager\u00f8ya is the North Cape Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nordkapp isn\u2019t found on the mainland, instead it has its own island, Mager\u00f8ya. The island has a steep coast, but the top of the island is a flattish, rolling expanse. The vegetation is sparse, although low-grown birch and willow grows on south-facing hillsides. Honningsv\u00e5g, the main settlement, is on the protected inside, or southern side, of the island, and a further 3 fishing villages are found in sheltered places along the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going to the North Cape in winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many years, Nordkapp was totally inaccessible in winter. The road was opened at some point in spring by heavy snowploughs, and remained opened to the first snowfall. Now, it is actually possible to go there in the middle of winter. A snow plough drives first one or two times per day, and the tourist bus can follow. You then get to see the Cape rough and cold weather, really giving an end-of-the-world feel. If a Polar low suddenly strikes, the road is closed without notice, and you have to stay in Honningsv\u00e5g instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you\u2019re lucky, you can see the Northern Lights on Nordkapp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors in winter often choose the tour going to the North Cape in the evening. With a bit of luck with the weather, one can be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights, the aurora borealis, on the cape itself. This is far from guaranteed, though. We strongly recommend winter guests to try their luck, but then combine with the inland location of Alta. Here the climate is more stable, and you stand far better chances of seeing the green lady. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mager\u00f8ya is summer grazing land for the reindeer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes in April, landgang vessels from the navy land, and thousands of furry invaders run on land. Reindeer, owned by Sami families from the inland community of Karasjok, graze on the island all summer. In June, they look a bit scruffy as they shed their hairs, by August the new winter fur has grown. Then Rudolph has also gained weight ahead of the upcoming winter. After the hard work of moving the reindeer, the Sami can enjoy life and look at the tourists visiting their souvenir stalls. Sometimes in September-October, the reindeer swim their way back to the mainland, and start the long walk towards the Finnish border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gjesv\u00e6r is protected by skerries and islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The western end of the island looks different from the rest of the island. Instead of the steep cliffs, Gjesv\u00e6r is surrounded by islands and skerries, most notably the Gjesv\u00e6rstappan. This is one of Norway\u2019s biggest bird colonies, with hundreds of thousands of puffins, guillemots, gannets and cormorants. In spring and summer, bird safaris go out here to see the birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skarsv\u00e5g is the world\u2019s northernmost fishing village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The little village of Skarsv\u00e5g calls itself the word\u2019s northernmost fishing village. Today, only some 60 people live here, mainly from fishing and tourism. From here, you can walk to the natural arch in the hillside called Kirkeporten (\u201cthe church gate\u201d), and through the gate, you can see Nordkapp, easily recognised by its horn-shaped cliff.&nbsp; Shoppers also stock up at Julehuset (\u201cthe Christmas shop\u201d), but going for a walk along the dockside costs nothing at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kam\u00f8yv\u00e6r is a little fjord by itself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kam\u00f8yv\u00e6r is not to far away from Honningsv\u00e5g, and looks very picturesque with big boulders and rocky islands offshore, with colourful houses. Come here for the Gallery East of the Sun, with fun, colourful collage pictures from the island. The artist herself, Eva Schmutterer from Nuremberg, is usually there to explain her very special technique. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honningsv\u00e5g used to be Little Chicago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Honningsv\u00e5g is the main centre, a mere half hour away from the cape. This is a compact little town, with shops, cafes, restaurants and hotels. In the 1950ies and 60ies, Honningsv\u00e5g got frequent visits from Norwegian and international trawlers, delivering their catch to the busy fish factories lining the dockside. Young and rough fishermen on leave visited the taverns in town, and things could get heated with the unfavourable boy\/girl ratio. Black eyes and tooth loss were to be counted in when calling at Honningsv\u00e5g, earning it the nickname little Chicago. Much to the chagrin of some, things are a lot quieter these days. The decline in the fish industry has meant that the town is a bit smaller, with tourism being as important as fishing. However, at the popular watering hole \u201cN\u00f8den\u201d, the best aspects of Little Chicago are kept alive, a place where you feel alone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tFacts about visiting Nordkapp &#8211; the North Cape\n\t\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-is-the-north-cape?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere is the North Cape?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"where-is-the-north-cape?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe North Cape is a cliff on 71 degrees northern latitude, constituting the northern end of Europe. It is found in the municipality of Nordkapp, where Honningsv\u00e5g is the centre. The nearest bigger airport is in Alta. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"nordkapp-or-north-cape?-what-is-correct?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tNordkapp or North Cape? What is correct?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"nordkapp-or-north-cape?-what-is-correct?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe term &#8220;North Cape&#8221; is the original term, coined by English navigator Richard Chancellor in 1553. This name has been used by sailors for centuries, and it would be too bad to give it up.  North Cape has then later been translated into Norwegian as Nordkapp, replacing the old term Knyskanes, which today is never used. Nobody is offended if you say North Cape in English, but keep in mind that all signs point to Nordkapp. Terms like Cap Nord (French), Cabo Norte (Spanish), Caponord (Italian), Nordkap (German and Swedish) and Noordkap (Dutch) are also in use. These translations are never wrong or offensive, but are not found on maps and signs anymore. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"when-should-you-come-to-nordkapp?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen should you come to Nordkapp?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"when-should-you-come-to-nordkapp?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe North Cape area used to have a hectic 6-8 weeks of tourism in summer, when the small community was overran. Then there would hardly be a tourist in sight the rest of the year. Mid May to the end of July is the midnight sun period. During this time, hotels tend to fill up, and it feels busy. However, most of the tourists come from cruise ships, being transported directly to the Cape with hardly a stop elsewhere. You can thus walk around Honningsv\u00e5g, do hikes, participate in guided tours and excursions, without feeling the weight of tourism. There is absolutely no need to avoid the island of Mager\u00f8ya at this time. However, on the Cape itself, it can be pretty full around Midnight. August is still tourist season, but less busy. In September, most tourists have left. That is a shame, as the hiking is really good at this time. The Northern Lights start appearing in late August, and by mid September they appear frequently.October and November are definite low season, but the locals are busy with their daily lives. This is really the time for a deep dive into living the local life, and the Northern Lights make frequent apparitions. In December and January, the sun is below the horizon, and it\u2019s dark almost all day. Far from depressing, this is a time for snowmobiling and Northern Lights watching.From February on, the days are longer. Then you can do longer treks on skis and snowmobiles, notably to the North Cape. March is a month when you can have it all, as the days are long, but the Northern Lights are still very much around at night. The Northern Lights are on the wane from early April, but snow is guaranteed. At the end of winter, well into May, the white expanses invite you to outdoor activities. Remember you suncream!\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-should-we-stay-in-nordkapp?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere should we stay in Nordkapp?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"where-should-we-stay-in-nordkapp?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tHonningsv\u00e5g has two proper hotels open all year. In addition, another two open in the busy summer season. There is a youth hostel open in the summer, and there is one camping site. Smaller fish camps and holiday villages are found in the smaller villages on the island. Prebooking is essential in June-July. The rest of the year, it\u2019s not full at all.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-you-get-to-the-north-cape?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do you get to the North Cape?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-you-get-to-the-north-cape?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThere are buses all year from Honningsv\u00e5g to the North Cape plateau. The bus is frequently cancelled in winter due to weather, though. Honningsv\u00e5g has a little airport with frequent connections to Hammerfest and Troms\u00f8, from where there are flights to Oslo. A cheaper option might be to fly to Alta, because of the numerous discount tickets available. From Alta there is a daily bus, and Honningsv\u00e5g should be combined with nearby destinations like Alta and Hammerfest anyway. From Alta you can also take a catamaran to Hammerfest, a very comfortable ride, and from Hammerfest you can take the Hurtigruten to Honningsv\u00e5g. You can drive from anywhere in Norway to Honningv\u00e5g all year. \u00a0\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Nordkyn is the next peninsula<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Honningsv\u00e5g and the Cape is bustling with life in summer. However, if you take the Hurtigruten 2 hours to the next peninsula, is a different story. The Nordkyn peninsula is Europe&#8217;s northernmost mainland, and some 2300 people live her, chiefly in Kj\u00f8llefjord and Mehamn, but also in smaller hamlets. This is an area of lovely, easy hikes, small museums and tight-knit communities, and has an away from it all &#8211; feel. <\/p>\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-natural-highlights region-nordkapp malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/finnkirka-stands-proud-on-europes-most-northern-headland\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83c857703c61505b642d232d1407e513-768x445.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Finnkirka stands proud on Europe&#8217;s most northern headland<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tAttractions\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-culture-and-history todo-worldwar2 region-nordkapp malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/foldalbruket-rose-from-the-ashes-of-world-war-two\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50.5% 63.517235065329%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1d3a365a546997bb5dbe8ff6f2d29ae6-768x445.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Foldalbruket rose from the ashes of World War Two<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tWorld War II\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-hiking facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups season-summer region-nordkapp malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/hike-across-the-hilltops-to-skjotningberg\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 33% 50.746268656716%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/skj\u00f8tningberg-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Hike across the hilltops to Skj\u00f8tningberg<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tHiking\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history region-nordkapp malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/gamvik-museum-tells-the-story-of-the-nordkyn-peninsula\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/004950_Nina-Smedseng_www.nordnorge.com_-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;G&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Gamvik Museum tells the story of the Nordkyn peninsula<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-midnight-sun season-summer region-nordkapp malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/slettnes-lighthouse-is-a-beacon-on-europes-most-northerly-headland\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/26cfa0fbf2f6165c159b3d131836634e-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;S&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Slettnes Lighthouse is a beacon on Europe&#8217;s most northerly headland<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-aktiviteter todo-activities todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips facilities-family-friendly season-autumn season-summer region-nordkapp malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-top wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/aktiviteter\/walk-to-the-sea-cliffs-above-the-famous-finnkirka\/\"><\/a>\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 51% 78%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-1-1 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/fbf8b9ef543ee4739ad1b8de6abb2c68.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;;this.insertAdjacentHTML(&#039;afterend&#039;,&#039;&lt;div class=&quot;t2-post-featured-image__fallback&quot;&gt;W&lt;\/div&gt;&#039;);\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-image_top wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-theme\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Walk to the sea cliffs above the famous Finnkirka<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-tag\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M192 96c-52.935 0-96 43.065-96 96s43.065 96 96 96 96-43.065 96-96-43.065-96-96-96zm0 160c-35.29 0-64-28.71-64-64s28.71-64 64-64 64 28.71 64 64-28.71 64-64 64zm0-256C85.961 0 0 85.961 0 192c0 77.413 26.97 99.031 172.268 309.67 9.534 13.772 29.929 13.774 39.465 0C357.03 291.031 384 269.413 384 192 384 85.961 298.039 0 192 0zm0 473.931C52.705 272.488 32 256.494 32 192c0-42.738 16.643-82.917 46.863-113.137S149.262 32 192 32s82.917 16.643 113.137 46.863S352 149.262 352 192c0 64.49-20.692 80.47-160 281.931z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNordkapp\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\" alignwide wp-block-vnn-booking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn-booking__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nordkapp.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn-booking__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Nordkapp<\/h2>\n\n<p>Assisting you to adventure in and around Nordkapp, the North Cape, is Visit Nordkapp<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button link-to-booking-provider-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nordkapp.no\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Nordkapp<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_searchwp_excluded":"","vnn_header_layout":"hero","vnn_header_layout_image_id":1548,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_x":0.58,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_y":0.24626865671642,"vnn_header_layout_description":"In the same way as points such as the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn, the North Cape is a place that every authentic traveller simply has to visit. The outermost reach of Europe marks a celebratory finish to any journey to the north.","vnn_header_layout_url":"","vnn_header_layout_url_text":"","vnn_header_layout_photographer":"\u00a9 Bjarne Riesto","vnn_header_layout_video_id":"","vnn_header_layout_yt_id":"","vnn_header_layout_vimeo_id":"","teft_location_geodata_lat":71.167585316187,"teft_location_geodata_lng":25.778965819627,"teft_cards_image_id":1548,"teft_cards_image_focal_point_x":0.49308755760369,"teft_cards_image_focal_point_y":0.40972222222222,"teft_cards_title":"The North Cape, the end of Europe, is a must see for any real traveller","teft_cards_excerpt":"","footnotes":""},"todo":[],"facilities":[],"season":[],"region":[48],"malgrupper":[],"class_list":["post-1625","destination","type-destination","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","region-nordkapp"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.5 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>North Cape - Northern most in the world - Visit Northern Norway<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The North Cape is the northenmost point of Europe and a goal for every true traveller. Storm, midnight sun or northern lights, it&#039;s a place for recflection.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Nordkapp - the North Cape - is the end of the world\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The North Cape is the northenmost point of Europe and a goal for every true traveller. Storm, midnight sun or northern lights, it&#039;s a place for recflection.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Visit Northern Norway\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NorthernNorway\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-09-01T11:19:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/005298_Beate-Juliussen_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-2.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006837_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-1.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@NorthernNorway\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"11 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/\",\"name\":\"North Cape - Northern most in the world - Visit Northern Norway\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006837_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2019-10-25T11:05:20+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-09-01T11:19:19+00:00\",\"description\":\"The North Cape is the northenmost point of Europe and a goal for every true traveller. Storm, midnight sun or northern lights, it's a place for recflection.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/\"]}],\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where is the North Cape?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\\n\\t\\t\\t\\tThe North Cape is a cliff on 71 degrees northern latitude, constituting the northern end of Europe. It is found in the municipality of Nordkapp, where Honningsv\u00e5g is the centre. The nearest bigger airport is in Alta. \\n\\t\\t\\t&lt;\/p&gt;\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Nordkapp or North Cape? What is correct?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\\n\\t\\t\\t\\tThe term &quot;North Cape&quot; is the original term, coined by English navigator Richard Chancellor in 1553. This name has been used by sailors for centuries, and it would be too bad to give it up.  North Cape has then later been translated into Norwegian as Nordkapp, replacing the old term Knyskanes, which today is never used. Nobody is offended if you say North Cape in English, but keep in mind that all signs point to Nordkapp. Terms like Cap Nord (French), Cabo Norte (Spanish), Caponord (Italian), Nordkap (German and Swedish) and Noordkap (Dutch) are also in use. These translations are never wrong or offensive, but are not found on maps and signs anymore. \\n\\t\\t\\t&lt;\/p&gt;\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When should you come to Nordkapp?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\\n\\t\\t\\t\\tThe North Cape area used to have a hectic 6-8 weeks of tourism in summer, when the small community was overran. Then there would hardly be a tourist in sight the rest of the year. Mid May to the end of July is the midnight sun period. During this time, hotels tend to fill up, and it feels busy. However, most of the tourists come from cruise ships, being transported directly to the Cape with hardly a stop elsewhere. You can thus walk around Honningsv\u00e5g, do hikes, participate in guided tours and excursions, without feeling the weight of tourism. There is absolutely no need to avoid the island of Mager\u00f8ya at this time. However, on the Cape itself, it can be pretty full around Midnight. August is still tourist season, but less busy. In September, most tourists have left. That is a shame, as the hiking is really good at this time. The Northern Lights start appearing in late August, and by mid September they appear frequently.October and November are definite low season, but the locals are busy with their daily lives. This is really the time for a deep dive into living the local life, and the Northern Lights make frequent apparitions. In December and January, the sun is below the horizon, and it\u2019s dark almost all day. Far from depressing, this is a time for snowmobiling and Northern Lights watching.From February on, the days are longer. Then you can do longer treks on skis and snowmobiles, notably to the North Cape. March is a month when you can have it all, as the days are long, but the Northern Lights are still very much around at night. The Northern Lights are on the wane from early April, but snow is guaranteed. At the end of winter, well into May, the white expanses invite you to outdoor activities. Remember you suncream!\\n\\t\\t\\t&lt;\/p&gt;\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where should we stay in Nordkapp?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\\n\\t\\t\\t\\tHonningsv\u00e5g has two proper hotels open all year. In addition, another two open in the busy summer season. There is a youth hostel open in the summer, and there is one camping site. Smaller fish camps and holiday villages are found in the smaller villages on the island. Prebooking is essential in June-July. The rest of the year, it\u2019s not full at all.\\n\\t\\t\\t&lt;\/p&gt;\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you get to the North Cape?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\\n\\t\\t\\t\\tThere are buses all year from Honningsv\u00e5g to the North Cape plateau. The bus is frequently cancelled in winter due to weather, though. Honningsv\u00e5g has a little airport with frequent connections to Hammerfest and Troms\u00f8, from where there are flights to Oslo. A cheaper option might be to fly to Alta, because of the numerous discount tickets available. From Alta there is a daily bus, and Honningsv\u00e5g should be combined with nearby destinations like Alta and Hammerfest anyway. From Alta you can also take a catamaran to Hammerfest, a very comfortable ride, and from Hammerfest you can take the Hurtigruten to Honningsv\u00e5g. You can drive from anywhere in Norway to Honningv\u00e5g all year. \u00a0\\n\\t\\t\\t&lt;\/p&gt;\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006837_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006837_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-1.jpg\",\"width\":1280,\"height\":852},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Nordkapp &#8211; the North Cape &#8211; is the end of the world\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/\",\"name\":\"Visit Northern Norway\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Visit Northern Norway\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Logo_Vertikal_EN.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Logo_Vertikal_EN.png\",\"width\":2482,\"height\":1754,\"caption\":\"Visit Northern Norway\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NorthernNorway\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/NorthernNorway\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/northernnorway\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/nordnorsk-reiseliv-as\",\"https:\/\/no.pinterest.com\/northernnorway\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/VisitNorthernNorway\/\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"North Cape - Northern most in the world - Visit Northern Norway","description":"The North Cape is the northenmost point of Europe and a goal for every true traveller. Storm, midnight sun or northern lights, it's a place for recflection.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Nordkapp - the North Cape - is the end of the world","og_description":"The North Cape is the northenmost point of Europe and a goal for every true traveller. Storm, midnight sun or northern lights, it's a place for recflection.","og_url":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/","og_site_name":"Visit Northern Norway","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NorthernNorway","article_modified_time":"2025-09-01T11:19:19+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/005298_Beate-Juliussen_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-2.jpg","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_image":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006837_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-1.jpg","twitter_site":"@NorthernNorway","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"11 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/","url":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/","name":"North Cape - Northern most in the world - Visit Northern Norway","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006837_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-1.jpg","datePublished":"2019-10-25T11:05:20+00:00","dateModified":"2025-09-01T11:19:19+00:00","description":"The North Cape is the northenmost point of Europe and a goal for every true traveller. Storm, midnight sun or northern lights, it's a place for recflection.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/"]}],"mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Where is the North Cape?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\tThe North Cape is a cliff on 71 degrees northern latitude, constituting the northern end of Europe. It is found in the municipality of Nordkapp, where Honningsv\u00e5g is the centre. The nearest bigger airport is in Alta. \n\t\t\t&lt;\/p&gt;"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Nordkapp or North Cape? What is correct?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\tThe term &quot;North Cape&quot; is the original term, coined by English navigator Richard Chancellor in 1553. This name has been used by sailors for centuries, and it would be too bad to give it up.  North Cape has then later been translated into Norwegian as Nordkapp, replacing the old term Knyskanes, which today is never used. Nobody is offended if you say North Cape in English, but keep in mind that all signs point to Nordkapp. Terms like Cap Nord (French), Cabo Norte (Spanish), Caponord (Italian), Nordkap (German and Swedish) and Noordkap (Dutch) are also in use. These translations are never wrong or offensive, but are not found on maps and signs anymore. \n\t\t\t&lt;\/p&gt;"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"When should you come to Nordkapp?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\tThe North Cape area used to have a hectic 6-8 weeks of tourism in summer, when the small community was overran. Then there would hardly be a tourist in sight the rest of the year. Mid May to the end of July is the midnight sun period. During this time, hotels tend to fill up, and it feels busy. However, most of the tourists come from cruise ships, being transported directly to the Cape with hardly a stop elsewhere. You can thus walk around Honningsv\u00e5g, do hikes, participate in guided tours and excursions, without feeling the weight of tourism. There is absolutely no need to avoid the island of Mager\u00f8ya at this time. However, on the Cape itself, it can be pretty full around Midnight. August is still tourist season, but less busy. In September, most tourists have left. That is a shame, as the hiking is really good at this time. The Northern Lights start appearing in late August, and by mid September they appear frequently.October and November are definite low season, but the locals are busy with their daily lives. This is really the time for a deep dive into living the local life, and the Northern Lights make frequent apparitions. In December and January, the sun is below the horizon, and it\u2019s dark almost all day. Far from depressing, this is a time for snowmobiling and Northern Lights watching.From February on, the days are longer. Then you can do longer treks on skis and snowmobiles, notably to the North Cape. March is a month when you can have it all, as the days are long, but the Northern Lights are still very much around at night. The Northern Lights are on the wane from early April, but snow is guaranteed. At the end of winter, well into May, the white expanses invite you to outdoor activities. Remember you suncream!\n\t\t\t&lt;\/p&gt;"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where should we stay in Nordkapp?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\tHonningsv\u00e5g has two proper hotels open all year. In addition, another two open in the busy summer season. There is a youth hostel open in the summer, and there is one camping site. Smaller fish camps and holiday villages are found in the smaller villages on the island. Prebooking is essential in June-July. The rest of the year, it\u2019s not full at all.\n\t\t\t&lt;\/p&gt;"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do you get to the North Cape?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"&lt;p class=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n\t\t\t\tThere are buses all year from Honningsv\u00e5g to the North Cape plateau. The bus is frequently cancelled in winter due to weather, though. Honningsv\u00e5g has a little airport with frequent connections to Hammerfest and Troms\u00f8, from where there are flights to Oslo. A cheaper option might be to fly to Alta, because of the numerous discount tickets available. From Alta there is a daily bus, and Honningsv\u00e5g should be combined with nearby destinations like Alta and Hammerfest anyway. From Alta you can also take a catamaran to Hammerfest, a very comfortable ride, and from Hammerfest you can take the Hurtigruten to Honningsv\u00e5g. You can drive from anywhere in Norway to Honningv\u00e5g all year. \u00a0\n\t\t\t&lt;\/p&gt;"}}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006837_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006837_Bjarne-Riesto-riesto.no_www.nordnorge.com_Nordkapp-1.jpg","width":1280,"height":852},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/nordkapp\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Nordkapp &#8211; the North Cape &#8211; is the end of the world"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/","name":"Visit Northern Norway","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#organization","name":"Visit Northern Norway","url":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Logo_Vertikal_EN.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Logo_Vertikal_EN.png","width":2482,"height":1754,"caption":"Visit Northern Norway"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NorthernNorway","https:\/\/x.com\/NorthernNorway","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/northernnorway\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/nordnorsk-reiseliv-as","https:\/\/no.pinterest.com\/northernnorway\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/VisitNorthernNorway\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/1625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/destination"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/1625\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16005,"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/1625\/revisions\/16005"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"todo","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/todo?post=1625"},{"taxonomy":"facilities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/facilities?post=1625"},{"taxonomy":"season","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/season?post=1625"},{"taxonomy":"region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/region?post=1625"},{"taxonomy":"malgrupper","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/malgrupper?post=1625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}