"71 Degrees, 10 Minutes, 21 Seconds North" Top 5 Page for this destination Nordkapp by travelfrosch

Nordkapp Travel Guide: 134 reviews and 340 photos

We Made It!

It was a long trip. We needed planes, trains, automobiles, boats, and buses (not to mention 2 1/2 weeks) to get here. But here we were -- as far north as you can get in Europe without buying a plane ticket to Svalbard.

How did we get here?

Fairly far north, I'd say

Our journey started in Switzerland, then a flight to Denmark, then a train to Sweden. Next, after a stay in Stockholm,we took an overnight train from Uppsala to Narvik with a stopover in Abisko Nationalpark. From there, we took an express boat to the Lofoten Islands, where we caught the coastal steamer northward.

Honningsvåg to the North Cape

Honningsvåg, gateway to the North Cape

The Coastal Steamer docked in Honningsvåg, the nearest town to the North Cape. On the boat, we booked the bus excursion northward to the Nordkapphallen. Some might say this is a touristy and expensive way to go, but it got us here. It was well worth it.

Last visit to Nordkapp: Jun 2006
Intro Updated Nov 5, 2006
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Reviews (13)

World War II Display Things to Do (10)

Also in the Nordkapphallen is a display describing the perilous convoys to Murmansk to keep the Soviets re-supplied... more travel advice

Whale Watching? Off The Beaten Path (2)

In the Nordkapphallen, there's a display of whales. Well, they're not real whales, but the display is still pretty cool.... more travel advice

Northernmost Bar Things to Do (10)

Just before the King's Balcony is a bar! OK, so it's probably not actually the world's northernmost bar; I'm sure they... more travel advice

The King's Balcony Things to Do (10)

At the end of the subterranean passageway is the King's Balcony, a balcony that overlooks the ocean. You can ponder the... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
Sami Camp

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Comments (11)

KiKitC Nov 19, 2009 at 3:07 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the B-day wishes. A trip to someplace this interesting would have been a great gift...oh well. Was surprised to read a bout a Thai museum in Nordkapp...who knew?
jumpingnorman Feb 14, 2009 at 7:12 PM Report Abuse

I have to go to this globe - the most northern point (though it's not accurate)! I went to the "equator" (also not accurate)in Ecuador and that was fun as well...Question: Is the King Oscar monument a phallic symbol for the playboy?
angiebabe Apr 23, 2008 at 6:40 PM Report Abuse

the place was covered in snow when we got there from our bus with snowplough escort from the coastal steamer. and the sunset was going on at 2pm!quite a notch in our belts though!?
Leipzig Aug 31, 2007 at 3:54 AM Report Abuse

Wow - sunshine! We could hardly see the hand behind our backs ;-) Brilliant page!
adema29 Aug 6, 2007 at 11:49 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for visiting our Nordkapp page! You also have excelent tips and photos! It was a nice feeling to be there, wasn't it?!
freddie18 Apr 28, 2007 at 7:18 PM Report Abuse

Norway is undeniably beautiful, Nordkapp in particular. Thanks for sharing Mark.
pedersdottir Apr 27, 2007 at 5:04 PM Report Abuse

Hei - did you know that King Oscar is the same one the red&white sardine cans are named for? Just another Scandahoovian factoid.;) Katja
Trekki Feb 12, 2007 at 9:50 PM Report Abuse

Mark, this is fantastic !! You really manage to show a place of which I always thought, it is just the northernmost point ! Incredible nice things up there ! I like that peace monoment !
christine.j Dec 20, 2006 at 3:17 AM Report Abuse

I like your accurate description, "until you run out of Europe". Great pictures, too.
Sue08080 Nov 15, 2006 at 6:48 PM Report Abuse

I've enjoyed your tips. I think I have a photo of the same Sami!