Before you go

Your trip to Honningsvåg.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Honningsvåg – Finnmark

How to get there

Honningsvåg lufthavn, Valan (HVG) Valan · 4 km
Honningsvåg hurtigrutekai 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. Honningsvåg airport receives small domestic flights, connecting in Tromsø or Hammerfest. Alta airport is about a three-and-a-half-hour drive away. Hurtigruten calls at the port on its northbound and southbound routes.

How many days

One day for the village and the North Cape, with an evening outing in summer. Two days to include Knivskjellodden and Gjesværstappan.

When to go

From mid-May to the end of July the midnight sun usually stays above the horizon. From September to March the Northern Lights often appear on clear nights. From late November to late January is polar night. In winter the road to the cape typically operates with a convoy.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car helps, because there are few buses and the attractions are spread out. In summer there are tour buses to the cape, especially on days when Hurtigruten and cruise ships call.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Honningsvåg

Morning
Honningsvåg
Walk along the fishing harbour and visit the wooden church, dating from 1885, on the hill above the village.
Afternoon
Gjesværstappan
Go to Gjesvær and take the boat trip to see the seabirds.
Late afternoon
Tundra
Return along the E69, stopping to see the reindeer in the tundra.
Evening
Cabo Norte
Arrive at the plateau before midnight to see the midnight sun over the sea, from May to July.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to eat in Honningsvåg?

Fish and seafood from the Barents Sea, such as cod and king crab, and reindeer meat.

Does Honningsvåg have tourist facilities?

Yes: hotels, restaurants, a market and shops, but everything is small and it fills up in summer.

Does Hurtigruten stop in Honningsvåg?

Yes, and it usually offers bus excursions to the North Cape during the stop.

Do the reindeer stay on the island year-round?

No. Sámi families usually bring the herds to Magerøya in summer, swimming or by boat, and take them back in autumn.

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