Nordkapp Municipality
A municipality near the northern tip of mainland Europe, where the North Cape cliff is a landmark for watching the midnight sun and northern lights.
Nordkapp Municipality lies in Finnmark county, including the island of Magerøya, and its main town is Honningsvåg. The North Cape cliff rises about 300 m above the Barents Sea, and the globe sculpture and visitor center at the top are iconic sights, often seen as a symbol of Europe's northernmost point. The midnight sun can be enjoyed from about mid-May to late July, and the northern lights in winter, though roads sometimes require convoy driving. Honningsvåg is a port of call for coastal and cruise ships, a small airport is nearby, and you can also drive onto the island through a subsea tunnel.
Destinations
Itineraries
- 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…
- 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.