Even though I am from Arctic Norway, it took me years to finally get myself to what’s looked at as Europe’s, and Norway’s, northernmost point – the North Cape Plateau. Boy, did I choose a good day to be there. The sun was shining from a blue sky! The views from the plateau/cliff were impeccable! What I had been told before leaving, was to expect less than great weather, even if it was during summer – this is Northern Norway after all 🙂 The visitor’s centre is so-so… Food is pretty expensive, even for Norway. The film they show in the cinema is highly recommended though! Still, you’re here for the views, and the bragging rights 😀
Note, the true northernmost point of the mainland is Knivskjellodden, which you can see on your left out on the plateau. Not as postcard friendly 😀
I drove from the island Senja (where I grew up) to North Cape. The very long drive, which can be made in 12 hours, is in itself worth the trip. The scenery along the way is magnificent! Highlights in my opinion are the views from the Kvænang Mountain, the super flat Sennalandet and the, more or less, coastal stretch from Olderfjord to North Cape. Just look out for the reindeers on, and off, the road! A personal highlight was to stop by the boulder that I remember from childhood road trips. A huge rock where travellers would leave a I-was-here mark. Always marvelled at it as a kid 🙂
Website: visitnordkapp.net
On the road
How totally amazing. I am yet to visit Norway let alone the North Cape
You should come 🙂 Norway has a lot to offer if you’re of the adventurous, scenery, nature type. And people live in the most “remote” places 🙂
I’ve never even heard of North Cape! It sounds so cool. Will have to add this to my list of places in Norway I want to go to.
You should definitely add the northern part. It is in my opinion (I’m biased 🙂 ) the most beautiful part!
What an adventure! How long is the drive? Reindeer on the road? I am in!
The drive up there was so much nicer than I thought it was going to be. From where I grew up (Senja), it can be made in 12 hours, but you can fly into smaller airports farther north, and the drive will be shorter, depending on which airport you choose. You’ll see plenty of reindeer! At one point a herd blocked us in so we couldn’t drive. Just had to honk and hope they’d move at some point.