Nordkapp
Honningsvåg, Norway
A cliff at 71°N, often called the northernmost point of Europe. Midnight sun from mid-May to late July.
- Nearest town
- Honningsvåg, Norway
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 71.1685, 25.7838
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
Featured in these trip guides
Campsites nearby
- BaseCamp NorthCapeCampsite7 km from NordkappTentsCaravans
- Hytte Camp Nordkapp - former Nordkapp Caravan og CampingCampsite8 km from NordkappTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Hytte Camp NordkappCampsite8 km from NordkappCaravansWi-Fi
- Nordkapp CampingCampsite16 km from NordkappTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Nordkapp?
Nordkapp is in Honningsvåg, Norway, at GPS 71.1685, 25.7838. It is about 7 km from Skarsvåg.
Can you camp near Nordkapp?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is BaseCamp NorthCape, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Nordkapp?
Nordkapp is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chasing the midnight sun: Lofoten to Nordkapp and Fjord light, reindeer roads and the edge of Europe – by camper from Tromsø to the North Cape and the Varanger Peninsula.
What is there to see near Nordkapp?
Places worth a stop nearby: Alta Rock Art (164 km).
When is the best time to visit Nordkapp?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)