Birdwatching Safari & The North Cape

You’ll travel by bus north of the 71st parallel to North Cape, a dramatic clifftop plateau rising 1,007 feet above the ocean at the northern edge of mainland Europe.

Visit North Cape Hall, where a 180-degree panoramic film showcases the region throughout the four seasons, while underground exhibitions explore the area’s rich history. The complex also includes the world’s northernmost chapel, a small museum, and a gift shop.

From North Cape, you’ll continue to Gjesvær, a historic Viking fishing village with around 100 residents, where a boat will take you to the islands of Gjesværstappan. The meeting of warm and cold ocean currents creates nutrient-rich waters, while the steep cliffs provide ideal nesting grounds for thousands of seabirds.

From the boat, look for Finnmark’s largest Puffin colony, along with Kittiwakes, Sea Eagles, Guillemots, Razorbills, Cormorants, Arctic Skuas, and Northern Fulmars. During nesting season, the cliffs come alive with movement and sound.