Nordkapp

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About Nordkapp

The North Cape plateau sits atop a cliff about 307 metres high that drops into the Barents Sea, at the tip of Magerøya. It’s an area of rock, moss and lichens, with no trees, the sea on three sides and, on a clear day, an open horizon toward the pole. The metal globe on a pedestal at the cliff edge is the most photographed image of the place.

Nordkapphallen, the visitor centre, is partially carved into the rock. Inside there is a panoramic film about the island in the four seasons, exhibitions on the history of the cape and its visitors—such as King Chulalongkorn of Siam, who visited in 1907—a small ecumenical chapel, an illuminated grotto and a restaurant with sea views. A tunnel leads to a room with a view of the cliff from inside the rock.

Outside, on the plateau, are the Crianças da Terra monument, with discs designed by children from various countries, and paths along the cliff edge. In summer, from mid-May to the end of July, the sun usually stays above the horizon at midnight, and many people come to the cape at night to see it over the sea.

There is an entrance fee to access the plateau and visitor centre. The weather changes very quickly, with fog, wind and cold even in summer.