Norway’s Midnight Sun

The North Cape is the northernmost point of mainland Europe, and it’s a must-visit destination for anyone interested in seeing the beauty of Norway. The cape is located on Magerøya island, about 1,300 miles north of Oslo.

We began our journey with an Arctic Adventure via boat around the Gjesværstappen archipelago, a group of islands located in the Norwegian Sea, about 125 miles north of the Arctic Circle. The archipelago is a protected nesting area for a variety of seabirds, including puffins, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and white-tailed eagles.

The boat departs from Giesvaer, giving you a chance to see the North Cape from a different perspective.

We were lucky to avoid any rain and saw lots of Puffins and other birds along the islands.

White tailed eagles were sparring with other birds as they tried to steal eggs.

Lazy seals sat back and watched the birds while periodically diving for fish.

After the boat tour, we returned to our hotel in Honningsvag, a small town that is the northernmost town in mainland Europe, known as the gateway to the Arctic. Although quaint, it was scenic, quiet and relaxing.

A few hours before midnight we made our way to Nordkapp, the northernmost point of the North Cape where we were excited to see the midnight sun. In just a few hours, the weather turned windy and cloudy, making the midnight sun even more dramatic.

We never really saw nightfall, as during June it stays light pretty much all night. You get the orange glow of the midnight sun but within a few hours, it is fully light again. It is an interesting phenomenon that takes a toll on your body clock.

I’ll leave you with one last view of the Midnight Sun.

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