North Cape is the northern peak of mainland Europe. Travel Norway: North Cape

Anton Petrus says: “The North Cape is a place that every tourist in Norway should visit. It's like Red Square in Moscow or the Eiffel Tower in Paris. True, for this you will have to go not just to the north of Norway, but to the whole of Europe. After all, the North Cape is considered the northernmost point in Europe. At the same time, the neighboring cape with the furious name Knivskellodden is actually even further north, but you have to go there on foot, unlike the convenient roads of the North Cape 🙂

Cape North Cape was the first point of our trip to Norway. Later came the realization that it was necessary to stay there longer. Cosmic northern landscapes deserve the best lighting. In just one night, we managed to see simply unreal light, gorgeous fog, beautiful clouds and a bunch of other goodies there. It was something. I’m ready to return to this place more than once, despite the tourist traffic. Buses of tourists create the main traffic on the road, they go only to the North Cape itself, although there are still many interesting things along the way ... "

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2. Along the way, deer were often seen, grazing in small groups on the sides of the road. Surprisingly, they were absolutely not afraid of cars, but as soon as they got out, they immediately fled away ... In the south of Norway, they were very lacking, they notably enlivened the picture 🙂

3. Gorgeous lenticular clouds hung over the rocks. Haven't seen these for a long time. And the rays of the sun, breaking through the cloud, made the picture just alien.

4. A bit like another planet, isn't it? Somewhere 20 km from the cape, the road went up, and the landscapes began to change rapidly - from coastal rocks clear to snowy tundra.

5. And here is the North Cape itself. More precisely, the view from it. I wrote about the cost and other details in this post, right there I will run through the cape in a quick way. The view is fantastic, of course. North Cape is a cape 307 meters high. Actually, this is the view from the observation deck.

6. If you go in the opposite direction, a different view of the granite ledge opens up.

7. On the way back, we stopped several times to shoot incredible snowy expanses. See how clouds and snow patches overlap! Just landscape delicacies 🙂

8. Snowy hills surrounded the road from all sides. And hundreds of streams flowed from under these snowdrifts. In general, the weather was definitely similar to March - the first heat, the sun and drops ...

9. That evening we nevertheless decided to spend the night at the North Cape. Later it turned out that it was right choice. Ruslan and I got into the car and drove off to shoot sunset and sunrise. We went towards the cape, but on the way we saw an unrealistic picture opening onto the ocean - a foggy wave shrouded the mountains, and there was a dense milky veil on the North Cape.

10. We rushed along the road like crazy, I still could not get enough and find the perfect shooting point. The sun did not even think to set, so something had to be done with it. At the end of the evening, I was waiting for it to fall below the horizon, so that I could go to bed with a clear conscience 🙂 But along the way there were unrealistically many beautiful things. This bay gave wonderful shots. On the way to the town of Honingsvag we stopped for a couple of shots.

11. Ahead was the same wave of fog, which suddenly came from the ocean. A magical painting bathed in soft light…

12. And on the way back from this town, the light became just crazy. The fog rolled over the mountains in waves, and at some point the sun appeared from it. I was already cursing obscenities from admiration, because there were simply not enough other words. Quiet, deserted road, almost 2 am - and magic light…

13. When we drove past such a native snowy tundra, we noticed how the fog settled in the hollows between the hills. Gorgeous abstraction under the rays of the midnight sun.

14. I tried to walk a little closer to the snowfield, but almost instantly got wet - the ground was simply saturated with water.

15. For a long time I have not seen such a light ... The fog turned into something tangible, it flowed like water ...

16. A bus with tourists returning after meeting sunset at the Nordkapp lookout. It, like a liner, cuts through the fog... And a dense veil of fog still hung on the North Cape. So the tourists are not very lucky with the sun 🙂

Airplanes do not fly here, trains and cars do not rush - you can get to the North Cape only by sea.
The famous cape is the northernmost point of the northern country in continental Europe - Norway. Its closest port is the small fishing town of Hammerfest. He is usually considered the most northern city on the globe. And although this title is disputed at Hammerfest by our polar Khatanga and Tiksi and Greenlandic Thule, but, strictly speaking, all of them, perhaps, are villages. And the Norwegian port is endowed with all the features of the city: straight, clean streets with electric lighting, a large fish factory, concrete piers, high-rise buildings ... So, apparently, it is worth leaving the palm to Hammerfest, especially since it is from here that the path to the North Cape begins.

The ship, leaving the port, takes a course to the north-east, carefully groping for the fairway among the chaos of rocky islands. Behind is the hustle and bustle motor boats and fishing seiners in Hammerfest bay, the smell of tar and fish, characteristic of all Norwegian ports, and, finally, the ship goes to the open sea.

The North Atlantic Current - one of the branches of the Gulf Stream - brings warm waters to the Scandinavian shores. southern seas, so the Norwegian Sea does not freeze even in the most harsh winters. But the meeting of the heated jets of this current with the cold breath of the Arctic turns into fogs and rains, so the North Cape is usually wrapped in a gray veil: clear, sunny days happen here infrequently.

The name North Cape is translated as "Northern Cape". To be precise, formally, the northernmost on the continent should not be considered it, but Cape Nordkin located in the neighborhood. North Cape lies on an island separated from the European coast by a narrow strait. But the inexpressive appearance of Nordkin, which almost does not stand out among other capes of the peninsula of the same name, does not attract the attention of tourists to it.

The North Cape, on the other hand, is much more spectacular and majestic, and besides, it is further advanced to the north, so traditionally it has always been considered and is considered the northern end of our part of the world.

This cape is located on the edge of the deserted island of Magere. With an impressive three-hundred-meter bulk, it rises above sea waves protruding forward like a nose huge ship. Above it all summer (if there is no fog) the non-setting polar sun shines and flocks of birds are circling - the inhabitants of the bird market located nearby. The giant granite rock is broken by cracks into three ledges: the middle one, the largest one, is the North Cape.

With difficulty entering a small bay, the ship moored at the rocky shore. The ascent from here to the cape used to take several hours and required a certain amount of courage. Now, instead of a narrow path, a convenient staircase leads up, so that travelers who arrive here climb to the top of the cliff without much difficulty.

The upper part of the North Cape is completely flat, like a table. It is covered with rocky tundra with small lakes and patches of snowfields. Fast streams rush from them to the edge of the cliff and break down in foamy cascades. Fringed with a gray-green carpet of mosses and lichens, the path leads north - to where the white arrow points on a pole driven into the edge of the cliff.

From a small observation deck, fenced with railings, a stunning view opens up. On three sides - from the west, north and east - the North Cape is surrounded by the boundless expanses of the Arctic Ocean. The waves are noisy and foaming at the foot of the cliff, it is eerie and somehow uncomfortable to look there, down, from a three-hundred-meter cliff. White crests of waves run along the dark blue surface of the water, break on the rocks and make themselves felt with a rolling gloomy rumble.

At the height of the polar day, the view from the top of the North Cape is beautiful in any weather. Even when low clouds are gathering and a fine gray rain is drizzling, the Northern Cape rises above the raging sea in all its gloomy splendor, like a mighty medieval fortress, reflecting attack after attack of the raids of the storming waves.

The bare rocky plain, stretching far to the south, is enlivened only by scatterings of gray stone blocks and tiny, gnarled birch groves pressed to the ground. Somewhere out there, in the tundra of the northernmost Norwegian province of Finnmarken, natives of these places, the silent Sami, roam with their reindeer herds. They put their plague skins here today, and tomorrow - in a new place, where there is enough reindeer lichen - reindeer moss to feed a small herd. A faithful friend of a nomad - a husky - helps protect deer from wolves.

And above the rocks of the North Cape there is an incessant din and the noise of hundreds of thousands of wings. Myriads of white, gray and black lumps bustle about on narrow ledges of steep coastal cliffs. Gulls, guillemots, eiders and other feathered inhabitants of the coast breed chicks here, quarrel, fight, from time to time taking off above the sea and falling like a stone to the waves for another fish. Desperate daredevils climb slippery rocks for prey: bird eggs and warm fluff lining the nests. Few, perhaps, there are activities on earth more risky than this polar "rock climbing".

When the time comes to take a last look at the harsh expanse of water spreading below and descend into the bay where the ship is waiting, many will probably think with a sigh that the summer North Cape is beautiful, but still a thousand times more magnificent its appearance in the midst of the polar night when endless flashes of northern lights blaze above the mighty bulk of the gloomy cape.

And boarding the ship, they promise themselves to return here once again, to the kingdom of the sea and stone, where the North Cape, the northernmost cape of Europe, proudly and majestically rises above the ocean.

All about the North Cape: where to stay and how to get to the North Cape. Why go and what to see. Photos, reviews, North Cape on the map and much more.

The most north point Europe - North Cape in Norway. From May 31 to July 31, the sun does not set beyond the Arctic Circle day or night, and romantic tourists who are in love with beauty Scandinavian country, carry out raids in tourist complex on the mountain. Cape North Cape - the phrase is redundant, because translated from Norwegian Nordkapp (or North Cape - English) means - Northern Cape. Therefore, the name "North Cape" is self-sufficient, therefore, in this article, we omit the prefix "cape" in the future.

Cape North Cape on the map of Norway

What is the North Cape today

construction tourist center on the North Cape, which has become a cult, goes underground to a depth of several floors - here, as always, the Norwegians' concern for the surrounding landscapes was manifested. Because of warm waters The Gulf Stream washing the Scandinavian coast, the Norwegian Sea does not freeze in the most severe frosts. The cape is located on the edge of the island of Mageryo, which protrudes above the water with giant rock formations. The polar sun all summer illuminates the granite ledges of the North Cape with flocks of birds soaring in the sky. Thousands of eiders, gulls, guillemots live on the coast, which breed offspring on the cliffs. The most desperate adventure imaginable locals- rock climbing for warm fluff from nests and eggs.

On all sides, the North Cape surrounds the North Arctic Ocean, the height of the cliff with water foaming at the bottom is 300 meters. When you stand on the edge of the cape, only the Arctic is further than you. The observation deck of the North Cape, in the center of which there is a monument to the unity of the countries and peoples of the world in the form of a model the globe, is the climax of the journey of a tourist who has visited extreme point Europe. And even the chilling wind that dominates there even in mid-July will not spoil the beauty of the moment when even skeptical citizens can catch the wave of unity of nations.

Famous view of Europe's northernmost cape

On the smiling faces of Germans, Japanese, Italians, Chinese, Americans and Russians, emotions are similar and understandable without translation - today everyone conquered the North Cape!

How to get to the North Cape

The easiest way is to use the services of one of the many travel agencies that organize excursions to this point in Norway. If you are planning independent travel, then you should get to the nearest village to the cape - Honningsvåg. From there you can take a bus or drive further. The passage to the cape is paid. In cost bus ticket this fee is already included. Those who plan to get to the North Cape by car, at the barrier blocking the entrance to the cape, will need to fork out extra.

If you decide to go hiking or cycling, you won't have to pay - so there is an opportunity to get to the North Cape for free.

Where to stay on the North Cape - hotels

On the North Cape, they often plan an overnight stay for 1-2 nights. This is the culmination of the journey, but even after it the tour of Norway continues. Therefore, it is important to find a cozy and inexpensive hotel as close to the cape as possible:

Scandic Bryggen 3* . This best hotel in the town of Honningsvåg, located near the port of Nordkapp. These are full-fledged Scandinavian "3 stars". Breakfasts are magical (Norwegian herring, red fish, homemade bread)! The hotel has 42 rooms, which are rarely vacant (especially in summer). Placement price - from 8,500 rubles.
Standard room at Scandic chain hotel
Nordkapp Turisthotell. Located as close as possible to the cape. 20 minutes away is Kirkeporten, from where you can best view to the North Cape! Each room has comfortable beds, a shower and the necessary amenities. Eat free parking for auto travelers.
The Nordkapp Turisthotell is made up of several similar houses
Nordkapp Vandrerhjem Hostel – modern hostel (two spacious kitchens + two halls with TVs and seating areas). Hearty breakfasts, Scandinavian. North Cape is about 30-40 minutes drive. The hostel was built on the territory of the town of Honningsvåg. The cost of a bed is from 4,000 rubles.
The Nordkapp Vandrerhjem Hostel consists of these small rooms
Kirkeporten Camping. This is our favorite option! Camping in Norway's northernmost village Skarsvag. In this hotel, in addition to a trip to the North Cape, a lot of entertainment: diving, fishing, Norwegian cuisine, hiking, relaxing and watching the midnight sun.
Such cozy houses guests are waiting!
Nordkapp Camping - most cheap option in the Nordkapp area (see prices on its page, vary depending on the date of arrival). The campsite is located between Honningsvåg and the village of Skarsvag. The place was chosen superbly - the northern landscapes are all around! For traveling by car, it's perfect.
All campsites in North Cape are subtly similar to each other 🙂

Why go to the North Cape

First of all, to experience the incredible energy of this place. Fascinating northern landscapes, harsh and incredibly beautiful, the boundless expanse of the ocean, the wind from the Arctic - all this is worth seeing and feeling at least once in your life. And also, in order to look at the midnight sun in summer, and in winter -. From mid-May to the very end of July, the sun does not set here at all. And on the polar night, which lasts here for a long three months, in the sky above the non-freezing sea, an extravaganza of rare beauty from multi-colored flashes and pulsating flicker is played out. Finally, at the North Cape, you should definitely take a picture, bending over and almost “lying” in a dense and elastic wind.

Is it true that the "end of the world" is in Norway?

Everyone knows the expression "end of the world". But few know where he actually is. So, experts say that the end of the world is located in Norway and is called the North Cape. And in fact, here observation deck Cape, located above the sea at an altitude of 308 meters, the observer is separated from the North Pole only by the Svalbard archipelago. So, yes - the northernmost cape mainland Europe. Probably the end of the world.

Sightseeing in North Cape: things to see

Midnight sun on the North Cape

Strictly speaking, the main attraction of this place is the cape itself and the Arctic Ocean. However, one should not skip other man-made objects:

Monument to the unity of all countries and peoples (we already know it) in the form of a model of the globe, installed on the observation deck. All visitors to the North Cape consider it their duty to take a picture at its foot;
Monument "Children of the Earth" (otherwise it is called "Children of War" or "Children of Peace"). This is a sculpture of a woman and a boy, which points to seven medallions located around them, each of which has an impression of a child's drawing with the word "Peace" in different languages. The monument itself is not bad, and if you add here the harsh northern landscapes of the "ends of the earth", it is especially impressive;
Tourist centre located mostly underground. There is a cafe, a bar, a museum, a cinema, souvenir shops (where would they be without them), toilets and a post office (you can send a postcard home with the North Cape stamp). Read more about the center below.

Tourist center - infrastructure

During the white nights, the tourist center of the North Cape, which covers about 5,000 kilometers, is crowded. Guests can visit the cinema hall for 250 seats, purchase memorable souvenirs, view the exposition dedicated to the first travelers to the North Cape and even settle in a honeymoon hotel. But the main thing - you can warm up and take a break from the endless wind.

At the first stages, only the ground part of the tourist center appears to the eyes of tourists, most of which hid in a rock under a rocky plateau. At the main entrance to the North Cape complex, there is the King Oscar Monument, erected on the plateau by the kings of Norway and Sweden in 1873.

Is it true that the building has Postal office, where can I send a postcard with special markings?
As the author of the lines, I will say that I sent postcards with the North Cape stamp three times and ... none of them reached the addressee. Apparently, the spirit of collecting woke up at the wrong time among the workers of the postal services, and the letter with the stamp of the northernmost cape of Europe went to someone's "bins of the motherland."

There is also a cinema in the tourist center where they play promo videos with views of Norway - an unforgettable sight! You can also purchase a document certifying a visit to the cape. Some tour operators practice the mass purchase of "certificates of the conquest of the North Cape" and solemnly hand them over at the moment when tourists cross the threshold of the complex. It's nice, damn it!

And the last thing worth paying attention to is the Grotten Bar, where you can order a glass of champagne with salmon caviar. The atmosphere in the bar is mythical, the room is lit only by dim candles. Exactly at midnight, the window blinds are raised to the noisy encouragement of the Norwegian "trolls" (these are mythological creatures that begin to actively run around the hall before the climax of the event), and an unforgettable sight opens up before the tourists - the polar sun.

“Let the midnight sun in” is the name of this tradition. But not all guests are lucky - sometimes the sun can hide behind a veil of clouds.

Wherever you stay in the North Cape area - be it Hammerfest or any of the many fishing villages - remember to plan your first visit after 10:00 pm. Getting to know the cape in the morning is nothing compared to the charm of the midnight sun.

What else you need to do on the North Cape (or take with you) to make the trip memorable:

Although the tradition of drinking champagne with Norwegian salmon on the North Cape is strong and developed over the years, take care of more "soul-warming" drinks. Honestly, you won't regret it - even a temperature of 5-6 ° C at the height of summer is considered a great success here;
Don't Neglect the Opportunity watch a half hour movie at the cinema tourist center mentioned above. If you are already in love with Norway, these 30 minutes will give you a few more pleasant moments of a date with the most beautiful corner Europe. If you still don’t know Norway well, then the film is doubly a must-see!
Do not forget take a picture against the background of the composition of the unification of children planets (these are round stone blocks with prints of children's drawings). You will see the wishes of peace and friendship in ... Russian.

How to dress for a trip to the North Cape

Warm. Regardless of whether you are going there in summer or winter. In July, it is about 9-11 degrees Celsius, and there is a constant cold wind from the Arctic, so you should make sure that your clothes are warm and not blown. In winter, thanks to the Gulf Stream, it is not particularly cold here, 3-11 degrees below zero. It could have been quite comfortable if not for the same winds. And, of course, shoes should be warm and comfortable.

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It's done. I have reached the starting point of my European trip around the world - Cape Nordkapp. Formally, Nordkapp is considered the northernmost tip of continental Europe, although it is located on big island- the continent cuts through the sea strait, under which an automobile tunnel is dug 6870 meters long!

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The road to the Finnish border of Murmansk is quite bad: either broken asphalt across the entire width of the canvas, or its absence at all. Nevertheless, I reached the village of Verkhnetulomsky, which is located 100 km from Murmansk. Here it is important not to pass the gas station if you have not refueled in the capital of the region: in Murmansk you can fill up a diesel for 33 r / l, and here it is already 34 rubles. Another and the last gas station in Russia of the same incomprehensible local company is already at the very barrier of the border zone. The price here is for the 95th and diesel ... 39 rubles!

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But there are rare good sections of the road to Finland

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Border. I had several intrigues related to customs clearance at once. One of them is a broken windshield. They scared me that they might dig in, and in Germany they would even arrest me and throw me in jail for a couple of years. Another intrigue is a worthless ordinary power of attorney without mentioning that it can be used to travel outside the Russian Federation. Trusts on English language also no.

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I'm going to our checkpoint. Silence and no one. Pine trees, sand and piercingly clean air. As in a boarding house, where vacationers were not brought. Went to traffic control. A nice woman twisted my documents - everything is fine. Not a word about a power of attorney (and in Abkhazia they turned me around for this, but in Ukraine they demanded only 1000 rubles). Inspection - cleanly looked at the car. OK

I enter Finland with a broken windshield. Nobody. I go to the customs office. I hold out my passport, answer a couple of on-duty questions about the purpose of the visit, get a document with a seal and get out ... Nobody even approached the car. Yes, there was no one there, except for that guy in the window passport control. Okay, let's go. So I ended up in the EU.

First of all, I went to the S-market supermarket, which is located along the way in the city of Ivalo. Since Norway is dear country and a few days of traveling in Scandinavia, I will have to have no idea where to spend the night and it’s not clear what to eat, I bought several cans of dried fruits to chew on, a few cans of tuna (one Thai tuna turned out to be - pah!), chips, a couple of cans of corn and ... and beer! Took a Finnish classic - Lapin Kulta

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Citizens hand over the container, for which they receive a discount coupon for goods in this store

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Speaking of money. Finland accepts the Euro, Norway and Sweden have their own currency - crowns. If everything is clear with the Euro exchange rate, then it is already difficult to calculate prices in these same Swedish or Norwegian kroner. Although you just give a card, and then you are quietly horrified by the debited amount.

Lapland (Northern Finland) pleases from the first kilometers good quality asphalt (for some reason, groundwater, transit traffic, and weather get better). Also, Finland immediately falls in love with nature, which the Finns take care of with love: there are lakes, pine trees, islands, artistically scattered boulders ... I rushed to take pictures of all this, but I have to go. drive far

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Having entered Norway, I suddenly realized how Russia should look like: birch trees, neat fields and hay in white fabrics. Ah... For a few moments I believed that I was in my homeland, in my ideal homeland. But my faith was quickly cut off by a reindeer on the side of the road - I wanted to see a cow. "Wow! Deer!" and let's take pictures of his ass. With horns. Then, at Nordkapp, I drove these reindeer almost with pendals, which faster way passed.

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In Norway, I met a biker who drove into a roadside pocket and spoke to me in perfect Russian. The man's name is Jan. Travels a lot. Pole, but works both at home and in Lithuania. Previously, he often traveled to Moscow on business. So we went with him.

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The road to Nordkapp from Lapland runs almost all the time along a huge sea bay, which literally bites into the mainland for many tens or even hundreds of kilometers. Road landscapes - a complete separation. Harsh and chilling views. Paradise for bikers. Yes, it's cool to drive here. Warmer than on a motorcycle, at least.

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Amazing country - Norway. You go - on the left is a waterfall, and on the right is a deer with a deer

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You can rest in multi-shuttle pockets specially designated for this business

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Meanwhile, we drove up to the Nordkapp Tunnel. The tunnel goes uphill, dives sharply down in it, passes under sea strait and comes out of the mountain opposite side. Length - 6870 m.

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Fantastic. Dark fantasy. That alone was worth the trip. You ride in a rock, and the sea is above you. Yes, for those who have claustrophobia - it's better not to go there - it's really scary, even those who do not suffer from this ailment.

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These are the landscapes near the tunnel. Deserted, but do not forget that it is night. Although now, the bus with tourists arrived

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The last throw and Ian and I reach the goal. The harsh nature around: not a single tree, only wet squelching moss underfoot, and sharp stones. I took a couple of photos on the cape itself, but accidentally wiped them out when I was cleaning the flash drive. Well, okay, there's not much to do there - crowds of tourists from the ocean liner.

Cape North Cape is not a lone ledge of land rushing into the ocean, but part of a large rock. This granite hulk is split by cracks into three ledges. The one in the middle is the largest and is called the North Cape. The name of the cape in Norwegian is very simple and precise, reflecting the position of this part of the coast: "northern cape".
Despite the fact that most people are sure that the North Cape is the northernmost point of Europe, the neighboring cape Knivskjellodden juts out into the sea 1500 m to the north, which does not detract from the popularity of the North Cape.
Cape North Cape, as well as its competitor in the "northern" Knivskjöllodden, is located on the island of Magerø in northern Norway. Answering the question about why the North Cape is “appointed” as the northernmost one, the Norwegians refer to traditions stretching almost from the Viking Age.
The North Cape is a steep bank; indented by bays and bays, rising steeply from the foam of the surf to a height of 307 m. The cape is part of an ancient crystalline slab, composed of grayish-black shales, which has withstood the impact of waves for hundreds of thousands of years. On the eastern slope of the cape, Hornep cliff stands out noticeably, whose name is translated as “horn”: the cliff really resembles the horn of a rhinoceros.
The top of the cape is flat, covered with blue lichen and sparse grass cover. Streams flow from the lakes in the depths of the cape to the edge of the cliff, falling from it, forming picturesque cascades.
People settled in the vicinity of the cape as early as 10,300 years ago, and in all ages their only occupation was fishing and sea animal hunting. Life on the cape is facilitated by the fact that the weather is relatively mild in winter: the ocean in this place does not freeze due to the warm current, and average temperatures are higher than in other places at the same latitude. But this part of the coast of Norway is characterized by the most stormy, windy weather in all of Europe.
From May 14 to July 31, the polar day reigns here and the sun hangs over the cape all day and night.
The cape got its name during the expedition of the English explorer Richard Chancellor (? -1556), who set off on a journey on the instructions of the English King Edward VI (1537-1553) on the Edward Bonaventure sailing ship, in search of northern route to India and China via .
Standing on the edge of the North Cape, one can hardly believe that between it and the North Pole there is only the Svalbard archipelago.
Cape North Cape has long been turned into a large tourist attraction with houses in the traditional Norwegian style, with turf roofs. People come here not only to stand on the edge of Europe, but also to enjoy northern lights: the North Cape is one of many places in Northern Norway where you can see it in all its glory.
The cultural center here was built in the building of a former church, which is not surprising for a country where only 2% of the population go to church.
The main man-made attraction on the cape itself is a globe made of iron bands on a tripod. Nearby is attraction number 2 - a pyramid, on which a plate is fixed indicating the latitude of the place where the North Cape is located. The base is made of slabs with the names of northern Norwegian municipalities engraved on the ends.
The role of the Norwegians in the development of the north is shown in an original way in the Cultural Center, where there are mini-panoramas with toy figures of sailors and fishermen.
Most Big city in these places - Honningsvåg, although it has a little more than 2 thousand inhabitants. Despite its small size, Honningsvåg is the third largest Norwegian port of call for cruise ships. Here, even according to Norwegian standards, it is relatively warm, and green trees grow in the gardens of Honningsvåg even in winter, although they rarely grow above 1 m. .

general information

Location: Far North Europe.
Administrative affiliation: Nordkapp commune, Norway.
Nearest settlements: city of Honningsvåg - 2436 people (2012).

Ethnic composition: Norwegians.
Languages: Norwegian, Sami.
Religions: Church of Norway, Catholicism.
Currency unit: Norwegian krone.

Numbers

The most high point : 307 m.

Climate and weather

Subarctic. Strong storms in winter.

January average temperature: -3°C.

July average temperature: +5°С.
Average annual rainfall: 760 mm.

Relative humidity: 70%.

Economy

Sea fishing(herring, cod).

Service sector: tourism, transport, trade.

Attractions

■ Natural: Cape Knivskjellodden.
■ Cultural: Nordkapp Municipal Museum, Cultural Center, art Gallery(village Kamoiver), monument "Globe" (1978), monument "Geographical latitude".
■ City of Honningsvag: city Museum, wooden church(1885).

Curious facts

■ The northernmost continental point in Europe - Cape Nordkin (Norway).
■ "Knife Blade" - the literal translation of the name of Cape Knivskjöllodden. For those wishing to view it from the North Cape, a hiking trail 8 km long.
■ The Nordkapp-class patrol ships, a series of three Norwegian coast guard ships, were named after the cape. Nordkapp-class patrol ships belong to ice class and are designed to perform a wide range of tasks, including patrol, fire service and oil spill response.
■ Honningsvåg became a city in 1996, and in 1997 a law was passed in Norway that only locality with more than 5 thousand inhabitants. Since Honningsvåg was declared a city before the adoption of the law, it retained its status. Thanks to this, Honninsvåg is now considered one of the smallest cities in Norway, as well as one of the northernmost cities in Europe.
■ Having passed the North Cape, the ships of Richard Chancellor in August 1553 safely reached White Sea and entered the Dvina Bay, where the British were surprised to learn that they were not in India, but in Russia. Later, Richard Chancellor visited Moscow and was received by Tsar Ivan the Terrible.
■ One of the streets Russian city Severodvinsk in the north of Yagry Island also bears the name of Richard Chancellor.
■ King Oscar I of Norway is among the most famous visitors to the North Cape! in 1873 and King Chulalongkorn of Thailand in 1907.
■ Close to the North Cape is Skars Vogue, the northernmost fishing village in the world.
■ December 26, 1943 near the North Cape in the open sea there was a battle between the forces of the German and British fleets. This battle is considered the northernmost in the history of naval battles. For the victory in battle, British Admiral Bruce Fraser received the title of Baron of the North Cape.
■ Mageryo Island is connected to the mainland by a road tunnel, opened in 1999, 6870 m long and laid under the ocean floor at a depth of 212 m.