Finnmark

Norway's northernmost county, where the North Cape cliff, Sámi culture and polar scenery create a unique appeal.

Finnmark lies in the far north of Norway, bordering Finland and Russia, and is the traditional homeland of the Sámi people. The North Cape is widely regarded as a symbol of Europe's northernmost point, with views of the midnight sun or the northern lights. Alta's prehistoric rock carvings are a World Heritage Site, and the town is also a great place to see the aurora. Kirkenes, near the Russian border, offers king crab fishing and snow activities in winter. Winter is best for the aurora and snow tours, and summer for the midnight sun. Alta and Kirkenes have airports, and coastal cruise ships call at many ports.

Destinations

• Kirkenes
• Alta
• North Cape & Honningsvåg
• Hammerfest
• Karasjok

Itineraries

• North Cape Midnight Sun: 7-Day Summer Road Trip – Drive from Tromsø via the Lyngen Alps and Alta to the North Cape to witness Europe's northernmost midnight sun.
• Kirkenes Snowhotel & Coastal Cruise to Tromsø – Stay in a snow hotel and catch king crabs in the border town of Kirkenes, then cruise south to Tromsø.
• Tromsø to Alta: 7-Day Winter Aurora Itinerary – Chase the northern lights and go whale watching in Tromsø, then head to Alta for rock carvings and an ice hotel stay.
• West Coast, Arctic Highway & North Cape Road Trip – Drive north from Turku along the west coast, passing through Oulu, Rovaniemi, and Inari, all the way to the North Cape…