Nordkapp
Honningsvåg, Norway
A cliff at 71°N, often called the northernmost point of Europe. Midnight sun from mid-May to late July.
The North Cape (Nordkapp) is a 307 m high cliff on the north coast of the island of Magerøya in Finnmark, Norway, where the Norwegian Sea meets the Barents Sea. The English captain Steven Borough named the cape in 1553 while searching for the Northeast Passage; it became popular after King Oscar II’s visit in 1873.
The E69 reaches the cape through an undersea tunnel linking the island to the mainland. A road to the cape has existed since 1956. About 33 km from the town of Honningsvåg, the North Cape Hall has stood on the plateau since 1988, with a café, restaurant, post office, souvenir shop, small museum and cinema.
Good to know: the North Cape is often called the northernmost point of Europe, but the neighbouring headland Knivskjellodden extends about 1,450 m further north. The midnight sun can be seen from 14 May to 31 July. In winter the last stretch of road is open only to convoys at certain times; check road conditions and times in advance.
- Nearest town
- Honningsvåg, Norway
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 71.1685, 25.7838
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- BaseCamp NorthCapeCampsite7 km from NordkappTentsCaravans
- Hytte Camp Nordkapp - former Nordkapp Caravan og CampingCampsite8 km from NordkappTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Hytte Camp NordkappCampsite8 km from NordkappCaravansWi-Fi
- Nordkapp CampingCampsite16 km from NordkappTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Nordkapp?
Nordkapp is in Honningsvåg, Norway, at GPS 71.1685, 25.7838. It is about 7 km from Skarsvåg.
Can you camp near Nordkapp?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is BaseCamp NorthCape, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Nordkapp?
Nordkapp is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chasing the midnight sun: Lofoten to Nordkapp and Fjord light, reindeer roads and the edge of Europe – by camper from Tromsø to the North Cape and the Varanger Peninsula.
What is there to see near Nordkapp?
Places worth a stop nearby: Alta Rock Art (164 km).
When is the best time to visit Nordkapp?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)