Honningsvåg

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. Honningsvåg is a small town on the island of Magerøya in the county of Finnmark. The town was established due to its […]

Havøysund

Population 970 / 70.5 degrees north Havøysund, Norway Located at what feels like the end of the world, Havøysund is a special little fishing village.  About Havøysund Latitude: 70.5 degrees north Population: 970 Sami Name: Ávanuorri   Måsøy Municipality In this Travel Guide… Things to See & Do Here’s an overview of some of the […]

Harstad

Population 25,000 / 68.4 degrees north Harstad, Norway Located on Norway’s largest island, Hinnøya, Harstad is an administrative centre for the region.  About Harstad Latitude: 68.4 degrees north Population: 25,000 Sami Name: Hárstták Hottest Month: July Coldest Month: February Wettest Month: October Windiest Month: May Annual Precipitation: 402mm Harstad Municipality In this Travel Guide… Map of Harstad Uniquely Harstad Here […]

Hammerfest

Population 11,300 / 70.3 degrees north Hammerfest, Norway Hammerfest is a true Arctic capital. In fact, until 1996 it was considered to be the world’s northernmost point. Today Hammerfest has the trademark of being the world’s northernmost city. It is also one of Northern Norway’s most historic cities and has been an important base for […]

Geiranger

Population 250 / 62.1 degrees north Geiranger, Norway Located at the end of the Geirangerfjord, Geiranger is one of the most special villages in all of Norway. Since 2005, the Geirangerfjord has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  About Geiranger Latitude: 62.1 degrees north Population: 250 Stranda Municipality In this Travel Guide… Map […]

Brønnøysund

Population 4,995 / 65.2 degrees north Brønnøysund, Norway Located in the geographic centre of Norway, Brønnøysund is the beginning of the Coastal Road – one of Norway’s 18 national tourist roads. It’s a sleep little town on an archipelago, but the surrounding nature is beautiful. The famous mountain Torghatten is also located here.  About Brønnøysund […]

Bodø

Population 53,000 / 67.2 degrees north Bodø, Norway Bodø is a lovely town. Located just north of the Arctic Circle, the city is currently undergoing a huge transformation. It was mostly destroyed during the Second World War and rebuilt in a functionalist style but is now the European Capital of Culture for 2024. Artists and […]

Bergen

Population 285,000 / 60.3 degrees north Bergen, Norway Bergen is Norway’s second-largest city and often ranks amongst the most beautiful cities in Scandinavia. The city has a history tracing back over 1,000 years, when it was founded as the first major commercial city in Scandinavia. Today Bergen is a popular base for museums, food (it […]

Ålesund

Population 67,000 / 62.4 degrees north Ålesund, Norway Regularly called the most beautiful city in Norway because of its Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture, Ålesund is a true gem on the west coast of Norway. Today Ålesund is the main base of Norway’s fishing fleet, but it is also a bustling young community with vibrant cafes, […]