Guidebook for Nordkapp
Essentials
REMA 1000 Honningsvåg
28B NordkappveienFood Scene
Corner Spiseri
2A FiskeriveienSightseeing
Nordkapp Municipality
Parks & Nature
Knivskjellodden can only be reached on foot, after a 9-kilometre (5.6 mi) long hike from a parking area near the European route E69 highway (71.122°N 25.71°E), 6 km (3.7 mi) south of North Cape
Knivskjelodden Trail
Knivskjelodden TrailKnivskjellodden can only be reached on foot, after a 9-kilometre (5.6 mi) long hike from a parking area near the European route E69 highway (71.122°N 25.71°E), 6 km (3.7 mi) south of North Cape
This rock formation is a geological wonder a fissure several metres wide in a cliff overhang shaped like a big gate.
The midnight sun shines through this gate between midnight and two in the morning. The views of the rock formation “Hornet” are breathtaking.
To get there, follow the 2.5 km long path starting at Kirkeporten Camping and Nordkapp Turisthotell. The walk from the house takes around 35 minutes.
Kirkeporten in Skarsvåg
4 SkutnesveienThis rock formation is a geological wonder a fissure several metres wide in a cliff overhang shaped like a big gate.
The midnight sun shines through this gate between midnight and two in the morning. The views of the rock formation “Hornet” are breathtaking.
To get there, follow the 2.5 km long path starting at Kirkeporten Camping and Nordkapp Turisthotell. The walk from the house takes around 35 minutes.
Arts & Culture
Eva Schmutterer's appreciation for paper and its versatility began to develop at an early age when, as a young girl, she often watched her grandmother make cards and gifts out of paper.
In 1997, Eva left her home in Nuremberg, Germany, to begin a new life in Kamøyvær with her husband and a stray cat. While the transition to life in such a remote part of the world was initially challenging, she now feels quite at home.
The Gallery "East of the Sun"
4 DuksfjordveienEva Schmutterer's appreciation for paper and its versatility began to develop at an early age when, as a young girl, she often watched her grandmother make cards and gifts out of paper.
In 1997, Eva left her home in Nuremberg, Germany, to begin a new life in Kamøyvær with her husband and a stray cat. While the transition to life in such a remote part of the world was initially challenging, she now feels quite at home.
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of your once-in-a-lifetime nature opportunities. The two-hour boat tour leaves from Gjesvær to Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve, 15 km west of the Nordkapp cliff.
To set foot on the islands is not allowed, but from the boat you can observe one of Norway’s largest groups of puffins and kittiwakes. The puffins, easily recognisable by their colourful bill, nest in holes in the grassy hills.
The nesting period, from April to September.
You will be at the Gjesværstappan 10 minutes after departure from the pier. On the way you may get into one of our arctic suits to insure a warm bird safari. Onboard you can get a cup of coffee, biscuits and souvenirs. You can move freely onboard.
Bird Safari AS
38 NygårdsvegenThis is one of your once-in-a-lifetime nature opportunities. The two-hour boat tour leaves from Gjesvær to Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve, 15 km west of the Nordkapp cliff.
To set foot on the islands is not allowed, but from the boat you can observe one of Norway’s largest groups of puffins and kittiwakes. The puffins, easily recognisable by their colourful bill, nest in holes in the grassy hills.
The nesting period, from April to September.
You will be at the Gjesværstappan 10 minutes after departure from the pier. On the way you may get into one of our arctic suits to insure a warm bird safari. Onboard you can get a cup of coffee, biscuits and souvenirs. You can move freely onboard.