Honningsvåg Port is the gateway to Norway’s northernmost city and the famous North Cape. The port is just a short walk from the main street of Honningsvåg, where you will find restaurants serving seafood straight from the icy Arctic Ocean. Shop for a number of local items, including knitwear, printed textiles and handmade clothing.
Take a cruise to Honningsvåg Port and explore the small city of about 2,500 permanent residents. Drive from the fishing community to North Cape and experience the magnificent northern lights. The cape is regarded as one of the northernmost points of Europe and features striking views of the Arctic Ocean.
Find a visitor center next to the pier in Honningsvåg Port. This site also features the North Cape Museum, which includes exhibits on the history of the fishing community and surrounding areas. Discover information on local attractions including North Cape and outdoor activities, such as hiking and deep sea fishing charters.
Walk into the center of the city and visit a bar made from solid ice. The temperature in the venue is about 27 F (-3 C) however, the bar provides suitable arctic clothing to make your visit comfortable. Intriguingly, this bar is made new each year from solid ice cut from nearby frozen lakes. It also stays frozen long enough to remain open the whole summer.
Take a short drive from Honningsvåg Port to the fishing village of Kamøyær. Here you will find an art gallery filled with local paintings, crafts and books. Many of the paintings focus on the region’s unforgiving and beautiful natural environments. Some pieces are available for purchase.
Honningsvåg Port is located on the south side of Magerøya, a large island in Finnmark County. This small fishing community is generally accessed via cruise ship or airplane into the nearby Honningsvåg Airport. Stay in small oceanfront hotels and guesthouses in this charming fishing town.
Stop at Honningsvåg Port for handmade local crafts, fresh seafood restaurants year-round and a remarkable ice bar running through the summer months.