Tufjordhøyda is a viewpoint and rest area along the road to Nordkapp. It lies on the island of Magerøya in Finnmark county in the far north of Norway. It is known as a great spot to see the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. That is not all, this far north the summer…
Honningsvåg is the northernmost town in mainland Norway, nestled on the island of Magerøya in Finnmark county. Despite its modest population of around 2,200, it holds a significant place as the primary gateway to the iconic North Cape (Nordkapp). The cape is the northernmost point of Europe and it is a short drive north of…
Skaidi is a small yet significant village in Hammerfest Municipality, Finnmark county, Norway. Its Northern Sami name that translates to “the land in between where the rivers meet”, perfectly describes its strategic location at the confluence of two rivers and a vital crossroads of major roads. A Short History of Skaidi Skaidi’s past is deeply…
Nordkapp, or the North Cape, is a majestic and dramatic headland on the northern coast of the island of Magerøya in Finnmark county, Norway. Rising 307 meters from the tumultuous waters where the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans meet, this iconic cliff is widely celebrated as the northernmost point of mainland Europe. It is a destination…
Kunes, known in Northern Sami as Gussanjárga, is a small village nestled in Lebesby Municipality within Norway’s vast Finnmark county. Situated along Norwegian County Road 98, it lies on the shore of the innermost arm of the Laksefjorden, an arm known as Storfjorden. This tranquil community, though small in population, serves as an authentic slice…
Welcome to Hammerfest, a vibrant city often called the “northernmost town in the world” (though this claim is debated by some other Arctic settlements!). Located on the island of Kvaløya in Finnmark county, Norway, Hammerfest is a place where Arctic wilderness meets the modern comforts of a city. This is where you will find a…
Rovijokfossen is a waterfall along the river Rovijokkelva in northern Norway. The location is just before the river runs into the larger River Skibotnelva. The waterfall lies in Storfjord Municipality, right between the village of Skibotn and the border with Finland. With a height of 28 meters, it is an impressive fall. There are plenty…
Talvik is a village in northern Norway, in the region of Finnmark. The village is also known by its Northern Sami name Dálbmeluovta and its Kven name Talmulahti. It is today a part of Alta Municipality and has a population of around 290 inhabitants. The village lies along the western shore of the Altafjorden, a…
Rotsund is a small village in the far north of Norway. It lies in Nordreisa Municipality in Troms County, far into the Arctic. The village can be found at the shores of the Rotsundet Strait. It offers a view of the island of Uløya on the other side. A ferry connection connects Rotsund to the…
Alta is a town in Finnmark County in the far north of Norway. It lies at the shores of the fjord Altafjorden. This is where the river Altaelva flows into the fjord and the Arctic Ocean. Alta is together with Kirkenes the two main commercial centers for Finnmark. The town is for many visitors the…
Breivikeidet is a village in northern Norway. It lies in the Arctic, to the east of Tromsø in Troms County. It is the location of the ferry slip for the ferry across Ullsfjorden to Svensby. The village has around 50 inhabitants and probably even more huskies and reindeer. This is the end of the valley…
Øvre Alta is a village just to the south of the city of Alta. It lies along the river Altaelva in the far north of Norway. This is Finnmark County, an area that is part of the Sapmi cultural region. Øvre Alta is home to Sami Siida, which is one of the local windows into…