Honningsvåg – gateway to the North Cape

King Crab and North Cape

Excursion

Price from $152

Difficulty level

Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed

Booking code

E-HVG5

Duration

5 hrs 30

Notes

Read the practical information below

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  • The North Cape – Europe’s northernmost point

  • Panoramic view of the North Sea

  • See, handle, and taste king crab

The tour starts from the town of Honningsvåg, the main city in the North Cape Municipality. On this fun and tasty excursion, start by visiting the northernmost point of the European continental shelf – North Cape. It is located at 71° north and it is a natural highlight on the journey. Along the way, the route traverses a magnificent subarctic landscape. If you are lucky, you can spot grazing reindeer from April to October.

The North Cape plateau rises 1,014 feet out of the North Sea. Weather permitting, be sure to take a photo by the Globe after admiring the view. The visitor center, North Cape Hall, is a modern center where you can enjoy a movie in panoramic format about North Cape and the region throughout the four seasons. Inside the hall, there is a souvenir shop, an ecumenical chapel, and a Thai museum. The tour continues to the small little village of Sarnes. Here, you can enjoy fascinating Norwegian culture in a king crab camp. Meet and take pictures with the king of the Barents Sea, learn about this fascinating crustacean, and enjoy a delicious taste of king crab.

The crabs will be served in a traditional way, with soft bread, mayonnaise, and a slice of lemon. Coffee and tea will also be served.

Practical information:

  • Language: English and German

  • Included: Guide

  • Walking information: From bus to attractions. The walkway can be a bit gravelly and rocky at Sarnes when there is no snow

  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes, at the North Cape. Pending at Sarnes due to snow conditions

Practical information: 

  • Language: English and German.

  • Included: Guide.

  • Walking information: From bus to attractions. The walkway can be a bit gravelly and rocky - when no snow at Sarnes. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes, at the North Cape. Pending at Sarnes due to snow conditions.

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