Fishing Village Visit

Visit two colorful fishing villages and discover Christmas at the very top of Norway, whatever the time of year.

  • Enjoy a guided tour of the fascinating island of Magerøya.
  • Explore the fishing villages of Skarsvåg and Kamøyvær.
  • Visit the charming ‘Christmas and Winter House’.
  • See the artwork of a local artist at her ‘West of the Moon’ gallery.
  • Season

    All year

  • Difficulty level

    Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Min. passengers

    12

  • Max. passengers

    100

  • Booking Code

    HR-HVG6H

  • From

    $ 185

  • Notices

    Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing.

Experience the magnificent sights and culture of Finnmark. Starting in Honningsvåg, we’ll journey through gorgeous scenery while our guide tells us about local history.

First, we head to the world’s northernmost fishing village, Skarsvåg, where we visit the cosy ‘Christmas and Winter House’ and meet its owner Heidi, who will give us more insight about life in the Arctic. With festive music playing and rooms sparkling with decorations, there is a range of locally produced items available to peruse. We’ll also be able to enjoy a hot drink and slice of cake here.

 

We next head to the world’s northernmost fishing village, Kamøyvær. Bustling with busy fishermen and a small fishing fleet bobbing on the water, we explore the picturesque harbor. You’ll also visit the quaint gallery of artist Eva Schmutterer. The exhibition displays arts and crafts inspired by the surrounding landscape.

Weather permitting, we stop at the Tufjorden viewpoint to get a glimpse of the ‘Hornet.’ This natural rock formation is a sacred place for the Sámi people.

Practical information

  • Disembarking port: Honningsvåg
  • Embarking port: Honningsvåg
  • Period: January 2–December 31, except December 24–25
  • Transportation: Bus
  • Meals: Cake
  • Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Excursion can also be combined with:

A girl standing inside the cozy ‘Christmas and Winter House’ in Skarsvåg, Norway, holding a little elf A girl standing inside the cozy ‘Christmas and Winter House’ in Skarsvåg, Norway, holding a little elf