'''Nordkapp''' is a municipality in the county of Finnmark, Norway.

Regions

  • Mageroya
  • Cities

  • Honningsvag
  • Nordvagen
  • Kamoyvaer
  • Skarsvag
  • Gjesvaer
  • Other destinations

    Understand

    The municipality encompasses mainly the island of Mageroya, but also parts of the mainland east and west of the fjord of Porsangen.

    Most of the inhabitants live in the fishing village of Honningsvag, but Nordvagen, Kamoyvar, Skarsvag and Gjesvar are also important places.

    The municipality's most famous point, after which it is named, is Nordkapp (North Cape). This 307 m high cliff is usually referred to as the northernmost point of Europe. Some 200,000 tourists visit annually, during the two to three months of summer. The neighbouring point of Knivskjellodden is, however, some 1,500 m further north.

    Knivskjellodden is quite flat and unremarkable so Nordkapp has been promoted to appeal to average tourists because it is a spectacular bluff. A well appointed visitors' centre caters to them. But they are both on the island of Mageroya connected to mainland Europe by a long road tunnel.

    The adventurous travellers should make their way east to Mehamn and walk or boat to Nordkyn, which is the northernmost point of mainland Europe.

    Talk

    Get in

    Most visitors arrive by car to Mageroya. From Honningsvag it's a 30minute drive to the North Cape plateau. Honningsvag is also the harbour for most of the cruise ships and the coastal express. The small airport is served by Wideroe [http://www.wideroe.no].

    When arriving by bicycle, be aware of the tunnel from the mainland. This is a 7km tube going 212m under the sea level. Good fun the first 3km, and remember the speed limit.

    Get around

    See

    Do

    Everyone heads directly to the plateau and then back again, missing all the great nature. One important stop is Kirkeporten, the church gate. A short walk from the road there is a hole where the North Cape horn can be admired. This is a typical post card picture.

    When doing a small hike on Mageroya you will see some of the over 3000 reindeer inhabiting the island, and you will also see why it is called the meagre island.

    Eat

    Drink

    Stay safe

    Stay inside the fence and you will be fine. The other great risk is to run out of film or free space on your memorycard.

    Get out