| North Cape (Nordkapp (no)) | |
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| Knivsjelloden | |
| Information | |
| Country |  Norway |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 71 ° 10 ′ 21 ″ N 25 ° 47 ′ 40 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
The North Cape is a site located on Magerøya, an island located far north of the Norway. This site is considered to be the northernmost point ofEurope although this is not entirely correct.
Understand
It is impossible for me to express in words this feeling of wonder that I experienced when crossing these sublime landscapes. (I leave it to others to do it).
The north cape is actually the point panoramic the northernmost in Europe, the northernmost point is the Knivsjellodden, the latter being a less obvious maritime landmark.
Regarding the midnight sun, the mist often prevents you from seeing it.
To go
By car
By road: Watch out for reindeer which roam free throughout northern Finland and Norway (and even on the North Cape Island). It is very common for these animals to be in the middle of the road and suddenly change course when trying to overtake them.
Access to the North Cape is via a tunnel under the sea that is 6,870 meters. For cycle tourists, be careful, many travelers have found this tunnel very dangerous when traffic is heavy, especially since it has a significant drop in height and is poorly lit (provide lights, reflective strips or other ... For motorized vehicles, this infrastructure is chargeable and the toll is located a little after exiting the tunnel (possibility of making a U-turn before).
The town of Honningsväg (on the island) has a petrol station. After crossing the island, there is again a toll which gives access to the tourist complex located on the cliff. Again, only motorized vehicles pay up to 195 NOK per passenger (August 2006 rate). This admission price allows access to a tourist building and parking for one night.
By bus
There are also many coaches that connect the North Cape to towns further south.
By plane
As for the plane, the nearest airport to the North Cape is at Honningsvag. Possibility to fly to Lakselv as well.
By train
The rail network does not serve these regions.
On a boat
By bike
Circulate
See
In the overheated tourist building on the cliff, one can find free toilets, a souvenir shop, restaurant, bar, chapel, post office, Thai museum and screening room. Large bay windows even allow you to watch the midnight sun while staying warm. I advise you to attend the screening (free, every hour or so) of a magnificent film which presents the site of the North Cape during the different seasons of the year.
- Kirkeporten (Church gate) (A short walk from the E69) – A cliff with a hole in which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the northern cape.
- 1 Nordkapphallen – A large hall carved into the plateau with a beautiful view.
- Nordkappmuseet (In the harbor by Rica Honningsvåg Hotel),
47 78477200, email: [email protected] 
June 1-August 15: Monday-Saturday: 10 h - 19 h , Sunday : 12 h - 19 h, August 16-May 31: Monday-Friday: 12 h - 16 h. 
Adult: 50 NOK, children: 10 NOK. – Museum talking about everyday life and fishing in the far north.
June 1-August 15: Monday-Saturday: 
Adult: Make
- Birdsafari (at 21 km (13 mi) from the junction with the E69) – Go see different marine birds
- 1 Knivsjellodden (Starting point: 7 km south of the North Cape) – Hike to Knivsjellodden, the "real" north cape. The path is marked with red T's. The distance is 8 km (5 miles), the drive takes about two and a half hours. If the weather is bad at this high altitude, you better leave a message of where and when you are leaving in your car (if you have one).
Buy
- Nordkapp Jul og Vinterhus Skarsvåg, 47 78475289, fax : 47 78473648, email: [email protected] – Christmas decoration and Santa Claus from the North Cape
Eat
- Corner Cafe , 47 78476340, fax : 47 78476349, email: [email protected]
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
Camping
For campers, you can pitch your tent on the left after the toll (ask for authorization at the ticket office). Otherwise, there are campsites on the island a little before the cliff (the closest is at Skarsvâg).
- Nordkapp Camping Skipsfjorden (at 24 km Cape Town), 47 78 47 33 77, email: [email protected] Tent: from 160 NOK (add 55 NOK for electricity), Double room with shower and shared kitchen: 670 NOK, Camping chalets with kitchen and cold water: from 595 NOK, Bungalow: from 1 120 NOK..
- Nordkapp Caravan & Camping Skarsvåg (at 14 km Cape Town), 47 45 22 19 42, email: [email protected]
Cheap
- Nordkapp Vandrerhjem Kobbhullveien 10, 47 91824156, email: [email protected] kr 290.
Average price
- Hotel View Utsikten 12, 47 78477220 Double room : 900 NOK.
- Nordkapp Arran Hotel Klubbveien 3, 47 78471996
- Rica Hotel Honningsvåg Nordkappgata 4, 47 78477220, fax : 47 78477221
