Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe
Birdwatching Safari
Excursion
Price from €229
Difficulty level
Moderate
Booking code
HR-HVG6B
Duration
3h
Notes
Read the practical information below
Visit the small fishing village of Gjesvær which dates to the Viking era
Enjoy views of Gjesværstappan, a group of steep, grass-covered islands
Visit these outlying islands by boat to see one of Norway’s biggest bird cliffs
Spot seabirds such as puffins, kittiwakes, cormorants, razorbills, and skuas
You’ll travel by bus to Gjesvær, from where it’s a short boat trip to the islands of Gjesværstappan. The meeting of warm and cold ocean currents creates nutrient-rich waters here, while the islands’ steep cliffs provide ideal nesting conditions. The result is a paradise for seabirds – and for those who love to watch them. Bring your binoculars.
From the boat, you'll observe Finnmark’s largest Puffin colony alongside Kittiwakes, Sea Eagles, guillemots, razorbills, cormorants, Arctic skuas, Northern Fulmars and the impressive Northern Gannet. During nesting season, the cliffs fill with sound and movement as thousands of birds crowd every ledge. In autumn, look out for the British Storm-Petrel – Europe's smallest seabird.
Practical information
Embarking/disembarking port: Honningsvåg
Available: 1 May-5 Sep, but this may change due to bird migration patterns
Transportation: Bus and boat
Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing.
The tour is not suitable for persons with impaired mobility.
Minimum age: 5 years old when accompanied by an adult
We recommend you bring a pair of binoculars with you
Going ashore in the nature reserve is not permitted.