Drive it Yourself: Honningsvåg to Hammerfest
Here’s a practical guide for the drive from Honningsvåg to Hammerfest in the far-north of Norway.
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 2,237 / 70.5 degrees north
Honningsvåg, Norway
Honningsvåg is one of the most popular places to visit. After all, it is the home to North Cape, the northernmost point in mainland Europe.
Fun Facts About Honningsvåg
Latitude: 70.5 degrees north
Population: 2,237
Sami Name:Áváhki
Hottest Month: August
Coldest Month: February
Wettest Month: October
Windiest Month: January
Annual Precipitation: 499mm
Nordkapp Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Honningsvåg
Artico Ice Bar
Artico Ice Bar is made up of frozen water from the island. It’s not like the Magic Ice Bar – in many ways, the bar is a lot more basic. However, it is an interesting place to visit.
North Cape Museum
The North Cape Museum is about the history of the island with a focus on the culture and fisheries.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!
North Cape Winter Tour
It can be risky driving out to North Cape in winter, so I recommend booking a guided tour with a driver to ensure you’ll get there safely.
Road-Trips
Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Honningsvåg
Honningsvåg to North Cape
Have you even been to Honningsvåg if you haven’t been to North Cape?
Self-Guided Walks
No self-guided walks are currently available for Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg on YouTube
Watch my YouTube videos featuring Honningsvåg
Uniquely Honningsvåg
Here are some things that you must do and try in Honningsvåg
North Cape
Of course, North Cape is one of the most special places in Northern Norway. The centre can feel touristy, but it is worth visiting.
History of Honningsvåg
The area around Honningsvåg has been inhabited for thousands of years.
Honningsvåg Today
Today Honningsvåg is one of the big tourist towns of Norway due to its proximity to North Cape. It is also one of Norway’s largest cruise ports.
Fishing is still a crucial industry to Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg is known for its rich cultural life.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: Honningsvåg Airport has daily flights to Hammerfest, Tromsø, Mehamn, Vadsø and Kirkenes.
Drive: Honningsvåg is connected to the mainland via the North Cape tunnel. The E69 runnings past Honningsvåg is a major road connecting to the E6.
Train: No train access
Ferry: Honningsvåg is a port of call for the coastal ferry. The southbound stops early in the morning, while the northbound stops in the middle of the day, giving enough time for passengers to visit North Cape.
Getting Around
Honningsvåg town centre is walkable.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Honni Bakes is a little bakery down by the pier. I definitely recommend this place!!
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
Corner Spiseri is an excellent restaurant and specialises in local dishes.
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.
Camping
Cabins & B&Bs
Chains & Mid-Range
Scandic Bryggen is one of the better hotels in Honningsvåg.
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Scandic Nordkapp is located out of Honningsvåg on the road to North Cape and is only open in the summer.
High End & Unique Properties
Hotel the View is my favourite hotel in the town!
Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages
January
Polar night until 21 January
Average Temperature: -2.5C (27F)
February
Sunrise: 8am
Sunset: 3:01pm
Average Temperature: -3.3C (26F)
March
Sunrise: 5:41am
Sunset: 5:11pm
Average Temperature: -1.7C (29F)
April
Sunrise: 4:06am
Sunset: 8:29pm
Average Temperature: 0.7C (33F)
May
Midnight sun from 13 May
Average Temperature: 4.2C (40F)
June
Midnight sun
Average Temperature: 6.9C (44F)
July
Midnight sun until 22 July
Average Temperature: 10.2C (50.4F)
August
Sunrise: 2:56am
Sunset: 9:40pm
Average Temperature: 10.2C (50.4F)
September
Sunrise: 5:24am
Sunset: 6:55pm
Average Temperature: 8C (46F)
October
Sunrise: 7:32am
Sunset: 4:29pm
Average Temperature: 3.8C (39F)
November
Sunrise: 9:28am
Sunset: 12:31pm
Average Temperature: 0.7C (33F)
December
Polar night
Average Temperature: -0.8C (31F)
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