North Cape, Cliff formation in Nordkapp Municipality, Norway

North Cape is a steep rock plateau on the northern side of the island of Magerøya, rising 307 metres above the Arctic Ocean. Its flat top holds a low railing and a small spherical structure mounted on thin legs, with the rock formation Nordkaphorn on its eastern flank. The plateau is not the northernmost point of Europe: the neighbouring Knivskjelodden reaches about 1,400 metres further north.

English explorer Richard Chancellor first reached and named this formation in 1553 during a mission to find the Northeast Passage. Over the following centuries, this point became a destination for travelers seeking to reach the northernmost end of Europe.

The hall at this northern point displays exhibitions about Sami traditions and regional history, along with the northernmost chapel in the world. Visitors also find a souvenir shop and several restaurants serving local specialties inside the building.

The E69 road reaches the plateau through the North Cape Tunnel, opened on 15 June 1999; the nearest airport is Honningsvåg Valan, 31 km southeast. A stone marker on the plateau begins the 7,000 km European long-distance path E1. Entry to the outdoor area and parking on the plateau are charged.

Between May 14 and July 31, visitors can observe the midnight sun as it remains visible throughout all 24 hours. The sun moves along the horizon without ever setting completely, creating continuous daylight.