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| Fylke | Finnmark | |
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| Residents | 2.465 (2018) | |
| height | 12 m | |
| Tourist info web | http://www.visitnordkapp.net/ | |
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Honningsvåg is the largest town and administrative center of the municipality North cap. The place is in the southeast of the island Magerøya in the Norwegian Fylke Finnmark.
background
The municipality of Nordkapp has a total of around 3,200 inhabitants, three quarters of whom live in Honningsvåg, the next largest town is Nordvågen with around 400 inhabitants, the rest is spread over the villages of Kamøyvær, Skarsvåg, Valan and Gjesvær, all of which are on the island of Magarøya. In addition there is the small town of Kåfjord, it is located on the mainland near the entrance to the Nordkapptunnel. In addition to tourism, the most important source of income for the municipality of Nordkapp is fishing. That is why Honningsvåg is also the training center for the Finnish fishing industry.
In 1944 all houses on the island, except for the church from 1885, were destroyed by the German Wehrmacht. The reconstruction lasted until 1960.
Honningsvåg has been the northernmost city in the world since 1996. It is further north than Hammerfest, however, based on an agreement with the title northernmost city in Europe may decorate. This is because in Norway cities are supposed to have at least 5,000 inhabitants by law, but Honningsvåg invoked a passage in the law that states that once city rights have been granted, they continue to apply.
More than 110 cruise ships visit Honningsvåg every year because passengers want to visit the Nordkapp. In Norway only Mountains and Geiranger frequented by cruise ships. Current list of cruise ships in port.
getting there
By plane
The 1 Valan airport
(IATA: HVG) located 4 kilometers outside the city on the island. It is operated by the airline Widerøe in regular service. The airport is used by around 20,000 passengers annually.
In the street
The street 95 (
) by Olderfjord leads to the North Cape, also crosses the town. The 6,875 m long leads from the mainland Nordkapptunnelen under the sea to the island Magerøya. Before it reaches Honningsvåg, there is the Honningsvåg tunnel with a length of 4,443 m, which has been accessible without a ferry since the tunnel was opened in 1999. The construction costs of the Nordkapptunnel amounted to around NOK 1 billion, they were refinanced through a toll system. In 2012 the toll was abolished again.
By boat
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Honningsvåg is used daily on both the north and south routes of the Hurtigruten started about five hours from Hammerfest and the North Cape. Entry and exit on the north-facing route at 11:45 a.m. (summer) / 11:15 a.m. (winter) and 3:15 p.m. (summer) / 2:45 p.m. (winter), on the south-facing route 5:45 a.m. (summer ) / 5:30 a.m. (winter) and 6:15 a.m. (summer) / 5:45 a.m. (winter).
The Hurtigruten ships are heading north Havøysund and continue to Kjøllefjord. The ships come south from Kjøllefjord and continue to Havøysund.
At the 2 Cruise Terminal there are several berths for cruise ships. However, large ships must be in the roadstead off Honningsvåg.
By bus
There are several daily bus connections, including from / to Hammerfest, Alta, Tromso and Lakselv.
Bus connections (2014) to North Cape in June and July, each journey takes 45 minutes, price including adult admission NOK 490
| Departure from the tourist information: | 11:45 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 21:30 |
| Departure from the North Cape: | 13:45 | 16:30 | 18:45 | 21:15 | 00:15 |
In the winter months there is only 1 bus daily, departure 11:30 a.m., return trip 1:45 p.m.
mobility
All places on the island are connected to Honningsvåg by bus. That is in the off-season North Cape only accessible by tour of the tourist office (or by car and taxi).
The one-hour taxi ride to the North Cape and back at the Cape takes around 4 hours and costs around NOK 1000 (4 person taxi).
Tourist Attractions
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- 1 Honningsvåg church, Menesgata 1, 9750 Honningsvåg. Tel.: 47 99 20 46 25. The church from 1884 was the only building in the city to survive the Second World War.
- 2 North Cape Museum, Fiskeriveien 4. Tel.: 47 78 47 72 00, Fax: 47 78 47 72 09.
Open: 01.06.-15.08. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan - end of May Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Price: Adults NOK 50, groups NOK 30, children NOK 10. - 3 North Cape 34 kilometers by road north of the city.
- 4 East of the Sun, Kamøyvær, Duksfjordveien 4. Tel.: 47 78 47 51 37.
A small art gallery with pictures made by the German artist using an unusual technique. In addition to the small fishing village of Kamøyvær, there is another gallery in Honningsvåg. East of the Sun and West of the Moon (Østenfor sol og vestenfor måne) is a Norwegian folk tale about trolls and gave the name to the two art exhibitions.
activities
- The entire island of Magerøya has been a nature reserve since 1929, which of course has ensured an intact environment that can be explored on foot.
- 1 Bird safari from the village Gjesvær to Gjesværstappan nature reserve, here over half a million breed annually Puffin.
- 2 Destination 71 ° offers deep sea fishing trips. Also on offer: King Crab Safari, the King crabs reach a size of well over 1 m. Snowmobile tours are on the program in winter.
shop
Here is a small selection of shopping options for everyday needs:
- 1 REMA 1000 REMA 1000, supermarket, Nordvågveien 28 B
- 2 Vinmonopolet Vinmonopolet, Sjøgata 4, alcoholic beverages
- 3 Rimi Rimi supermarket, Storgata 18
kitchen
- 1 Corner, Fiskeriveien 2. Tel.: 78 47 63 40. A cafe that also serves pizza and seafood. Main courses 100 - 170 NOK. Next to the café there is a bar and on some weekends a disco.
- Sjøhuset, Vågen 1. Sjøhuset on the pier by Honningsvåg Brygge Hotel is considered the most elegant restaurant in town. Main courses 170 - 225 NOK.
- 1 Artico Ice Bar. Attached is a souvenir shop, among other things with Christmas decorations.Open: early April to late September.
- 3 Nordkapp Jul & Vinterhus, Skarsvåg. Popular bus stop for tour guides. You can enjoy your coffee on a cozy covered veranda and then indulge in winter and Christmas souvenirs.
nightlife
Honningsvåg is the center of the island, and accordingly there are also a few bars and pubs here.
- 2 in the Nøden Pub, Larsjorda 1, next to Scandic Hotel, tel. 47 78 47 27 11, there is often live music.
accommodation
Outside
- 5 Scandic Hotel Nordkapp, Skipsfjorden. Tel.: 47 78 47 72 60. 10 km outside, towards the North Cape.Open: in the summer months.
- 7 Kirkeporten Camping, Storvannsveien 2, 9763 Skarsvåg. 15 km from the North Cape, also huts and double rooms.
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
- 1 Nordkap Reiseliv AS, Fiskerivn. 4D, 9750 Honningsvåg. Tel.: 78 47 70 30, Fax: 78 47 70 39, Email: [email protected]. Open: mid-June - mid-August Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat Sun 12 p.m. - 7 p.m., other times Mon - Fri 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
trips
- North Cape. Please note that you have to pay a toll to visit the North Cape. This is 245 NOK (2014) for an adult, the ticket is valid for 2 days. That's why visiting the North Cape Hall for free.
- The northernmost fishing villages of Norway are located on the Kamoyfjorden fjord. If possible, you should visit these very small settlements in addition to visiting the North Cape Museum.
literature
Web links
- Honningsvåg harbor, Page in Norwegian
