Finnmark

Norway

Panoramic view of Gjesvaer village in the west of Mageroya Island. Nordkapp Municipality in Norwegian Finnmark county.
I know, it look just like the shire! But it isn't! It's something just as good as the shire, is this beautiful town at the north of Norway, near by to Finland.
Northern Lights Cathedral in Alta.....Sadly to cloudy when we were there!
Drive to Nordkapp
What an amazing way to spend a few hours - husky sledding through the snow with Dag from Tana Husky. This shot was on a frozen river (taken with frozen fingers!). One tick off the bucket list :)

Popular cities in Finnmark

Alta featuring a small town or village, a lake or waterhole and mountains
Alta
Known for Northern lights, Tours and Cross-country skiing
Alta is one of our northernmost towns and is the perfect place to experience Norwegian nature and mountain plateaus. You also get to experience city life and culture!

Reasons to visit

  • Northern Lights Cathedral
  • Alta Rock Carvings
  • Alta Museum
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Honningsvag Port featuring a small town or village, a marina and boating
Nordkapp
Known for Ports, Small town and Camping
Discover northern Norway’s remote natural beauty and wildlife while traversing spectacular snow-covered mountains or during deep-sea fishing charters.

Reasons to visit

  • Honningsvåg Port
  • North Cape
  • Knivskjellodden
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Hammerfest seen from the sea
Hammerfest
Known for Ports, Sea and Boating
Outgoing and talkative locals with tall tales to tell make a visit to Hammerfest that bit more exciting.

Reasons to visit

  • Kvalsund Bridge
  • Kvalsund Church
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Sampi Park featuring snow
Karasjok
Known for Sledding, Relaxing and Art
Come to the Finnmark plateau and discover stunning scenery. Learn about Sami art and culture and enjoy a traditional meal prepared over an open fire.

Reasons to visit

  • Sapmi Park
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Kautokeino which includes snow
Kautokeino
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Theaters
Surrounded by Arctic nature, this town lies amid the fascinating land of the northernmost indigenous group in all of Europe.

Reasons to visit

  • Juhl's Silver Gallery
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Sunset over the fjords near Kirkenes
South Varanger
Known for Coffee, Excursions and Northern lights
Explore South Varanger: its northern lights, coffee, safaris and more!
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