North Cape Attractions
The North Cape (alt. 307m/975ft; lat. 71°10'21" N, longitude 25°47'40" E), in Norwegian Nordkapp, is a crag of grayish-black slate, furrowed by deep clefts, which rises abruptly from the sea on the north side of the island of Magerøy. It is regarded as the northernmost point in Europe, though in fact the cape of Knivskjelodden reaches slightly farther north (71°11'8" N).
The most northerly point on the mainland is the promontory of Nordkinn (or Nordkyn or Kinnarodden), between the Laksefjord and the Tanafjord, 68km/42mi east of the North Cape in latitude 71°8'1" north and longitude 27°40'9" east.
The most northerly point on the mainland is the promontory of Nordkinn (or Nordkyn or Kinnarodden), between the Laksefjord and the Tanafjord, 68km/42mi east of the North Cape in latitude 71°8'1" north and longitude 27°40'9" east.
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North Cape Hall
North Cape Hall, with its wall of windows and viewing platform, offers incredible views over the Arctic Ocean. There is also information and history on North Cape, said to be the northernmost point in Europe.
Access
By car: leaving Tromsø, Road 6 at first keeps close to the coast for most of the way, passes through Alta and comes to Olderfjord. From there E 69 runs along the Porsanger peninsula to Kåfjord, from which there is a car ferry (several times daily; 45 minutes) to Honningsvåg. There is also a bus from Lakselv (airstrip), the administrative center of the Porsanger district, to Kåfjord.
By sea: the best way is on one of the fast ships of the Hurtigrute from Hammerfest (about six hours; limited accommodation).
By air: there are flights from Hammerfest to Honningsvåg. From Honningsvåg there are buses and taxis to the North Cape.
By sea: the best way is on one of the fast ships of the Hurtigrute from Hammerfest (about six hours; limited accommodation).
By air: there are flights from Hammerfest to Honningsvåg. From Honningsvåg there are buses and taxis to the North Cape.
