Nordkapp
The cliff on Magerøya with its globe monument, often described as the northernmost point of Europe; it is reached by road from Honningsvåg.
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Honningsvåg: airports, things to do and where to stay
Honningsvåg is a fishing town on the island of Magerøya, one of the northernmost towns in the world and the gateway to the North Cape (Nordkapp).
Honningsvåg airports
From the airport to central Honningsvåg
Honningsvåg Valan airport is about 3 km from central Honningsvåg.
Taxi
Taxis serve the airport; in small places it is best to book ahead.
Honningsvåg
Things to do in Honningsvåg
Honningsvåg kirke
A church from 1885, a building that survived the destruction of the town in 1944.
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Kirkeporten
A rock formation near Skarsvåg that frames the view towards the North Cape; it is reached on foot from the village.
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Gjesvær
A fishing village on the west of Magerøya, the base for boat trips to the Gjesværstappan bird islands, with puffins and sea eagles.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Honningsvåg?
Honningsvåg is served by Honningsvåg Valan (HVG).
How far is the airport from central Honningsvåg?
Honningsvåg Valan airport is about 3 km from central Honningsvåg.
How do I get from the airport to central Honningsvåg?
From Honningsvåg Valan airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Honningsvåg?
Highlights of Honningsvåg include Nordkapp, Honningsvåg kirke, Kirkeporten, and Gjesvær.
Photo credits
- Nordkapp: Meiert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Honningsvåg kirke: Ad Meskens You are free to use this picture for any purpose as long as you credit its author, Ad Meskens. Example: © Ad Meskens / Wikimedia Commons If you use this work outside of the Wikimedia projects, a message or a copy is very much appreciated. This image is not in the public domain. A statement such as "From Wikimedia Commons" or similar is not by itself sufficient. If you do not provide clear attribution to the author you do not comply with the terms of the file's license and you may not use this file. If you are unable or unwilling to provide attribution you should contact Ad Meskens to negotiate a different license., CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kirkeporten: Julia Velkova, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gjesvær: Harald Walsøe, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons