Honningsvag North Cape


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The village of Honningsvag is the northernmost community in Europe, set in a land of vast forests, dramatic fjords and crashing waterfalls, bathed in the eerie light of the Midnight Sun. Just up the coast is the North Cape, Europe's northernmost point, with breathtaking views towards the Barents Sea and the polar north.

Honningsvåg has a nice city enviroment, and it is the closest competitor to Hammerfest about the title of the worlds northermost city..
Some time ago Honningsvåg applied for city status but got turned down, thereby the title. It is approximately 4000 people living in The Municipaly of North Cape, of these 3000 in Honningsvåg.

Honningsvåg lies ca.35 km from The North Cape Plateau. You can find most facilities in Honningsvåg.