About
Nordkapp is a destination on the Arctic island of Magerøya in Finnmark, in the far north of Norway. It is the northernmost municipality in mainland Europe, and it is best known for its dramatic clifftop plateau, where the land ends abruptly above the Arctic Ocean.
What the visit is like
Most people come to Nordkapp to stand on the plateau and look out over the sea. The cliffs are high and open, the wind can be strong, and the landscape is bare and wide, with little between you and the horizon. It is a visit built around the view and the sense of being at the edge of the continent rather than around a collection of sights.
Around it
- The island of Magerøya, which gives the area its character and its open, northern scenery.
- The wider municipality, which lies within Finnmark, a region known for its remote coastline and Arctic conditions.
- The journey itself, since the route north through this part of Norway is part of the experience for many visitors.
Because Nordkapp sits so far north and so exposed, it suits visitors who want a quiet, elemental setting. Dress for changeable weather, and plan your time around the open plateau and the sea views it offers.
