Coast to Cape – Visit North Cape

Visit North Cape in a small group, and hear the story of the people who have shaped this Arctic corner of the world for thousands of years. The tour runs from the coastal communities of the Barents Sea to Europe's northern edge. Honningsvåg – People of the North The tour starts in Honningsvåg. Your guide explains how fisheries, the sea and the harsh climate have shaped a distinct culture over more than a thousand years. Gjesvær – seabird cliffs and coastal life We drive west to the fishing village of Gjesvær, where the landscape opens toward the sea. Here we visit a traditional boathouse right by the water's edge. You taste local specialities: dried cod, reindeer meat and Norwegian waffles with berry jam from the region. North Cape – the edge of Europe The North Cape plateau lies 307 metres above the Barents Sea. You see the Globe Monument, the cliffs and one of the most spectacular panoramas in the world, while your guide tells of early expeditions and local traditions. You have about one hour of free time to explore the visitor centre and museum. Then we drive back across the mountain plateau to Honningsvåg.