
Honningsvag (for North Cape), Norway
Honningsvag is your gateway to Norway's North Cape on Magerøya Island. This is the northernmost point in Europe, and the true land of the midnight sun. From mid-May to July, the full disc of the sun never dips below the horizon. In winter, the days barely lighten to a spectral gloom. To the north lies only the remote Svalbard Archipelago, Jan Mayan Island, and the polar ice cap. From the cliffs of North Cape, perched 1,000 feet above the Arctic Ocean, one stares into the arctic silence.
During the summer months, vast reindeer herds roam Magerøya Island's treeless, central plateau.
Points of Interest
- Nordkapp (North Cape)
- Nordhapphallen (North Cape Hall)
- Bird Watching (Stappen Island)
- Gallery East of the Sun
- RIB Ride
- Mageroya Island
- King crab safari
North Cape Hall & Cliffs
- Nordkapp (North Cape)
- Nordhapphallen (North Cape Hall)
Set out on a leisurely, half-day non-guided excursion via motorcoach to the towering North Cape Cliffs, weather permitting enjoy the stunning views of the Arctic Ocean. Visit North Cape Hall, atop the cliffs, to enjoy historical exhibits, a panoramic film of the region in all seasons and a post office where envelopes may be stamped with the coveted North Cape postmark.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity
$179.95
King Crab & Campfire
- King crab safari
Filling and fun! Dig into a plate of steaming giant king crabs cooked in a traditional lavvo tent setting. The succulent crabs, with meat comparable to lobster, are prepared over an open fire and served with bread and butter. While you enjoy your meal, your hosts share information about this fascinating crustacean.
Moderate Activity
$199.95
Rib Ride Adventure
- RIB Ride
Join an exhilarating RIB ride at the Northern most parts of the world.
Strenuous Activity
$209.95
Honningsvag ATV Safari
- Mageroya Island
Grin from gear to gear as you take the wheel for an off-road adventure around Mageroya Island's rugged interior aboard a two-person ATV. Stop for photos, breathe in the fresh air and marvel at the otherworldly wonder of the midnight sun as you make your way up NATO Mountain.
Moderate Activity
$249.95
Stappen Island Bird Safari
- Bird Watching (Stappen Island)
Indulge your inner naturalist with this half-day, moderately active, guided to the fishing village of Gjesvær. Board a boat for a cruise to the Stappen Islands for an hour and a half viewing the stunning array of seabirds (including puffins, cormorants, razorbills, guillemots and Kittiwakes) that thrive there.
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity
$249.95
King Crab RIB Safari
- King crab safari
Get a taste for fun and excitement aboard a raft in search of king crabs. Learn how this native Alaskan crustacean made its home here while soaking up the breathtaking beauty of Sarnesfjord. Help pull up the crab pots, then head for a Sami camp for a succulent crab feast.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$349.95
North Cape by Helicopter
Thrill to Norway's grandeur on a helicopter adventure that explores the dramatic beauty of the North Cape. Climb aboard and take flight over incredible scenery and iconic landscapes on an exciting 20-minute flight with lively commentary by the pilot. Marvel at bird's-eye view of Honningsvag, beautiful Tunes and the famous Gjesaerstappane, an island teeming with bird life.
Moderate Activity
$449.95