The North Cape at a glance
The North Cape (Nordkapp) is a plateau with steep cliffs above the sea. The Globe monument stands beside the North Cape Hall, the visitor center that charges an entrance fee. The hall ticket and the open-air area around it are separate matters, and so is parking.
This guide covers the ticket, the opening hours, parking, winter access and the midnight sun. It is an independent site, not run by the hall, the municipality, a shipping line or a tour company. Prices below are the list the hall published in October 2026. The price page itself carries no year.
Tickets for the hall
Prices from the English price list of the North Cape Hall, October 2026.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | NOK 360 |
| Child, 6 to 16 years | NOK 100 |
| Family, 2 adults and 2 children | NOK 820 |
| Student or military | NOK 200 |
The Norwegian version of the price list names NATO military explicitly. A ticket is valid for 6 hours from the first scan and allows repeated entry. There are no separate tickets just for the shop or cafeteria. You can buy at the entrance, and online sales are offered. For children under 6, ask at the counter.
Our picks: North Cape tours
Two trips from Honningsvåg, one with a Sámi family visit and one with hall admission included.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
North Cape guided tour with hall admission
Four hours by coach with a local guide, and admission to the North Cape Hall is included. Extra activities at Sámi Siida cost more.
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North Cape and a visit to a Sámi family
Three hours to the North Cape and its globe, with reindeer, a seasonal Sámi family visit and photo stops. Admission to the North Cape Hall is not included.
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Guided trips to the North Cape and around Honningsvåg, with live prices and availability.
Opening hours
The hall is open daily, and getting there depends on the weather. The English and the Norwegian pages of the operator give slightly different seasons, and neither is more authoritative, so both are listed. Plan with the shorter hours and confirm before a winter or shoulder-season trip.
| Period | English page | Norwegian page |
|---|---|---|
| Winter and spring | 1 Jan to 17 May: 10–16 | 1 Jan to 18 May: 10–15 |
| Midnight sun season | 18 May to 17 Aug: 10–01 | 19 May to 18 Aug: 10–01 |
| Late August | 18 to 31 Aug: 10–23 | 19 to 31 Aug: 10–23 |
| Early September | 1 to 13 Sep: 10–20 | 1 to 14 Sep: 10–20 |
| Late September | 14 to 30 Sep: 10–17 | 15 to 30 Sep: 10–17 |
| Autumn and winter | 1 Oct to 31 Dec: 10–16 | October to December: 10–16 |
The restaurant is open from 1 June to 31 August, and the coffee house all year. Evening visits outside the winter hours may need advance notice.
Parking and the last stretch
The operator describes parking as free from 07:00 to 01:00 and not allowed overnight. The maximum stay is 6 hours on the parking page and 5 hours in the FAQ, so plan for 5. Do not drive up to the globe with a vehicle. The hall ticket price is not a parking fee.
Weather decides how pleasant the plateau is at any time of year, so keep a warm layer in the car.
Winter access: the E69 convoy
In winter the road to the cape is driven in convoys. The latest published plan is for the winter of 2025/26, and the road authority notes that it may be out of date. Times for 2026/27 are not confirmed, so check the road authority's traffic information before you set out. Start and end of the convoy season depend on the weather, and a full closure is possible.
| Direction | Departures, winter 2025/26 |
|---|---|
| From Skarsvågkrysset | 08:30, 10:00, 12:00, 14:30, 19:30 |
| Return | 09:30, 11:00, 13:45, 16:15, 21:30, plus 12:30 on Fridays |
If you are in a convoy: start with a full battery or a full tank, and bring warm clothes, food and a hot drink. Use your hazard lights, drive steadily, keep the car ahead in sight and do not leave the convoy or turn around. If you stop, stay near the vehicle. The plow service may turn back vehicles that are not properly equipped. A plowing station at Hønsa on the E69 was described in March 2026. It adds readiness and a place to wait in an emergency, but it is no promise of an open road. More on winter driving is on the road trip page.
Midnight sun and polar night
Sources disagree on the end of the midnight sun. Visit Norway gives 14 May to 29 July, and the hall's FAQ gives 14 May to 31 July. Neither date is an astronomical promise for your visit. The polar night is given as 21 November to 21 January on one page and as late November to late January on another, so do not apply one set of dates to every place around Honningsvåg.
If you arrive by sea, Havila's northbound call at Honningsvåg is scheduled from 10:55 to 14:30. That is a timetable value, not a promise that a trip to the cape fits. See the Hurtigruten page for the ports. Northern lights are possible in the dark season, but no one can guarantee them. Use the northern lights page to plan. For midnight sun at the city level, Tromsø has its own guide.
North Cape: frequently asked questions
How much is the North Cape ticket?
An adult ticket for the hall is NOK 360, a child aged 6 to 16 NOK 100, a family of two adults and two children NOK 820 and a student or military ticket NOK 200. These are the prices on the operator's list in October 2026.
How long is the ticket valid?
For 6 hours from the first scan, with repeated entry during that time.
Is parking free at the North Cape?
The operator describes it as free from 07:00 to 01:00 with no overnight stays. The time limit is 6 hours on one page and 5 hours on another.
Can I drive to the North Cape in winter?
Only in a convoy on the E69, and weather can close the road completely. The latest published plan is from the winter of 2025/26, so check current times with the road authority.
When does the midnight sun shine at the North Cape?
Visit Norway gives 14 May to 29 July. The hall's FAQ gives 14 May to 31 July. Treat both as guide dates.
When is the hall open?
Daily, with hours from 10:00 that end between 15:00 and 01:00 depending on the season. The English and Norwegian pages differ by a day or so, so confirm for your date.