Norway
Nordkin
Cape Nordkin, also known as Kinnarudden, is the northernmost point of mainland Europe. It is located on the Nordkin Peninsula in the Norwegian municipality of Gamvik. The coordinates of the cape are 71°08′ N. latitude, 27°39′ e. d.
Although many travelers consider the North Cape to be the northernmost point, this is not entirely true: North Cape is located on the island of Magerøya, while Kinnarudden is the edge of the mainland.
Unlike the tourist North Cape, to which there is a road, Nordkin remains an inaccessible and “wild” place. The infrastructure here is completely absent. You can only get to it on foot, covering about 24 kilometers through the tundra. The trek requires serious physical preparation, navigation skills and taking into account difficult Arctic weather conditions. Most often, tourists who want to see this cape without grueling trekking observe it from board cruise ships passing along the coast.
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- Weather: The climate here is extreme. Even at the height of summer (July-August), the temperature can drop sharply to +5°C, there can be heavy rain or thick fog, in which visibility drops to two meters. You can go out on the route only after checking the detailed weather forecast.
- Water: The water in the streams and lakes along the way to the cape is absolutely clean, melted and suitable for drinking without boiling.
What else should be included in the program
- Polar Day and Midnight Sun: If you're here between mid-May and late July, the sun doesn't set at all. This gives you the unique opportunity to walk the track even at night, enjoying the endless golden hour.
- King Crab Hunt: In Mehamna, you can book a boat excursion where you will not only be shown how to get giant crabs from the depths of the Barents Sea, but also cook them right on board or at a coastal camp.
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