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Honningsvåg

Finnmark, Norway · Europe

About Honningsvåg

Honningsvåg is worth a stop: 55 minutes from Ávanuorri, 22km from North Cape (Nordkapp).

Honningsvåg is a town located in Finnmark, Norway. With a population of 2,484, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Honningsvåg sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Honningsvåg to your route.

About Honningsvåg

Honningsvåg is the northernmost city/town in mainland Norway. It is located in Nordkapp Municipality in Finnmark county. Honningsvåg was declared a city in 1996, despite its small population. The 1.04-square-kilometre (260-acre) town has a population of 2,245 (2023), which gives the town a population density of

Read more 2,159 inhabitants per square kilometre (5,590/sq mi). Honningsvåg is situated at a bay on the southeastern side of the large island of Magerøya, while the famous North Cape and its visitor center are on the northern side of the island. Honningsvåg is a port of call for Hurtigruten Coastal Express and cruise ships, especially in the summer months. The ice-free ocean (the southwestern part of the Barents Sea) provides rich fisheries and tourism is also important to the town. Even at 71°N, many private gardens in Honningsvåg have trees, although rarely more than 3 to 4 metres (9.8 to 13.1 ft) tall. The famous dog Bamse that became the mascot of the Free Norwegian Forces during the Second World War came from Honningsvåg.

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Where is Honningsvåg located?

Honningsvåg is located in Finnmark, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 70.9821 latitude, 25.9704 longitude.

What is the population of Honningsvåg?

Honningsvåg has a population of approximately 2,484 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
2,484
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Finnmark
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
70.9821, 25.9704

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Honningsvåg

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Nordkapp Visitor Centre Cafe

The cafe at the North Cape, continental Europe's northernmost point, where road trippers who've driven to the top of Norway celebrate with a coffee at 71 degrees north.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

North Cape (Nordkapp)

A dramatic 307-metre cliff at the northernmost point of mainland Europe, where the midnight sun shines for 76 consecutive days each summer.

22 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Honningsvåg

  • 22 kmNorth Cape (Nordkapp)A dramatic 307-metre cliff at the northernmost point of mainland Europe, where the midnight sun shines for 76 consecutive days each summer.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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