Nordvågen
Nordvågen is a dreamy fishing village, located in close proximity to Honningsvåg.
Locals call this place Nydelyg Nordvågen, which can be translated to English as: Lovely Nordvågen.
With the population of about 400 people, it is the biggest fishing village on Magerøya island.
Nordvågen is famous for having Norway’s northernmost ski resort. In the summer time, Nordvågen is a starting point of the hiking trails to Helnes Lighthouse and Kjelvik.
Helnes Lighthouse is one of Europe’s northernmost lighthouses. It was established in 1908, rebuilt around 1948, and automated in 2004.
Kjelvik is now an abandoned fishing village.
The original name of Nordkapp municipality was Kjelvik, because initially it was the biggest settlement on the island.
Nordvågen is located about 5 km east of Honningsvåg. The drive takes just 5 minutes by car or around 45 minutes on foot.
Snelandia operates several daily bus departures between Honningsvåg and Nordvågen. You can find updated timetables on Snelandia’s website.
During winter, the road is usually open and well-maintained, but always check vegvesen.no or Yr.no for current road and weather conditions before traveling.
Nordvågen is an active fishing village where visitors can experience authentic coastal life. Bruket – Fish Factory offers guided tours that provide insight into the local seafood industry, while the harbor and surrounding mountains create a scenic Arctic backdrop.