Activities at North Cape.

North Cape.

The North Cape centre has the following opening hours:

01.01 - 30.04. 2009 12:30 - 14:00
01.05 - 17.05. 2009 11:00 - 15:00 
18.05 - 31.08. 2009 11:00 - 01:00 
01.09 - 01.10. 2009 11.00 - 15.00 
02.10. 2009 - 01.05. 2010: 12.30 - 14.00

The ticket you buy at North Cape is valid for 2 days.

The Royal North Cape Club.

At the moment you have been on the North Cape plateau, you are qualified to become a member of the exclusive North Cape Club. The membership can only be bought personally at North Cape . With this membership you have a fine souvenir from your visit, but the best part is: you have free entrance at the North Cape for the rest of your life! Welcome back!

The price is NOK 175, - each membership.

The Gallery - East of the sun -

In the centre of the fishing village of Kamøyvær , you will find this small and cosy gallery. Here you will find art, handcrafts and books from this area. Eva Schmutterer, the owner, works as an artist and writer here and she likes to show the exhibition and her working place personally.

Bird safari from Gjesvær.

Treat yourself and experience the unforgettable busy birdlife on the bird mountain Gjesværstappan. The tour leaves from Gjesvær and goes to the nature reserve islands about 15 km. to the west of the North Cape cliff. It is not permitted to land, but from the boat you can see Finnmarks largest group of Puffins close by. You will also see plenty of Guillemots, Sea-eagles, Razorbills, Kittiwakes and Gannets. Afterwards to boat moves on to the fishing grounds.

Daily departures are with the 65-foot vessel"Havsula" from Gjesvær tourist centre.

Read more on www.birdsafari.no

Knivskjelodden (71°, 11', 08'') - The real northernmost point of Europe -

The track starts from the parking place at the E69, about 7 km. before the North Cape plateau.

After a 2½ hour walk, following the marked track, you have reached Knivskjelodden. On this latitude the weather can change very fast. Wind and fog can come as an unpleasant surprise even on a sunny day. Therefore, always leave a message in your car saying where and when you have left for a walk. And as a reminder that you really have been at the northernmost point of Europe , you can buy a diploma for NOK 50, - and a pin NOK 35, - at the tourist information centre in Honningsvåg or at the Nordkapp Camping. The income goes to the local tour fund and they maintain and take care of the marked tracks her on Magerøya.

Enjoy your walk!

North Cape Christmas and - winter house

In Skarsvåg, which also is the northernmost fishing village in the world, you can visit the Christmas house .Here you can come into the north Norwegian Christmas spirit in a homely atmosphere all year round. They have a large selection of handmade gifts and Christmas items. In addition they will show you Norwegian Christmas traditions while you enjoy a cup of coffee with cake. Heidi, the owner, likes to sit down with you for a chat. www.julehuset.no