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[[File:Mehamn-trailsign.jpg|thumb|290px|left|Signpost at [[Mehamn Airport]]. The trail was opened by [[Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway|Crown Princess Mette-Marit]] in 2004 to promote tourism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/index.php?cat=17575&id=0&pf=5090&folder=8713|title=Kronprinsparets besøk 2004|publisher=Gamvik kommune|language=Norwegian|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225160315/http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/index.php?cat=17575&id=0&pf=5090&folder=8713|archivedate=2008-12-25|df=}}</ref>]] |
[[File:Mehamn-trailsign.jpg|thumb|290px|left|Signpost at [[Mehamn Airport]]. The trail was opened by [[Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway|Crown Princess Mette-Marit]] in 2004 to promote tourism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/index.php?cat=17575&id=0&pf=5090&folder=8713|title=Kronprinsparets besøk 2004|publisher=Gamvik kommune|language=Norwegian|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225160315/http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/index.php?cat=17575&id=0&pf=5090&folder=8713|archivedate=2008-12-25|df=}}</ref>]] |
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In sharp contrast to North Cape with its extensive tourist infrastructure and busloads of visitors, Cape Nordkinn is a lonely but impressive place that can only be visited following at least a full-day [[hiking|hike]] from Mehamn and one day back.<ref name="NS">{{cite web|url=http://www.nordicsafari.no/en.php/nordkyn_adventures__new/|title=Nordkinn hike|publisher=nordicsafari.no}}</ref> The terrain is sufficiently difficult for hiking, consisting largely of several kilometers long rock fields, that it is advisable to prepare for more than two days for the round trip, since it is {{convert|24|km}} one way. There is no actual trail, only erected poles and cairns at rather long distances apart. |
In sharp contrast to North Cape with its extensive tourist infrastructure and busloads of visitors, Cape Nordkinn is a lonely but impressive place that can only be visited following at least a full-day [[hiking|hike]] from Mehamn and one day back.<ref name="NS">{{cite web|url=http://www.nordicsafari.no/en.php/nordkyn_adventures__new/|title=Nordkinn hike|publisher=nordicsafari.no|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100512031608/http://www.nordicsafari.no/en.php/nordkyn_adventures__new/|archivedate=2010-05-12|df=}}</ref> The terrain is sufficiently difficult for hiking, consisting largely of several kilometers long rock fields, that it is advisable to prepare for more than two days for the round trip, since it is {{convert|24|km}} one way. There is no actual trail, only erected poles and cairns at rather long distances apart. |
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It is advisable not to travel in rainy weather, as the slippery stones make the terrain very difficult, with sudden fogs and associated whiteout. In fog the orientation on the highland south of the cape can be impossible without a [[Global Positioning System|GPS]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/top-of-europe-kinnarodden.256644-17949.html|title=Top of Europe - Kinnarodden|publisher=Gamvik Municipality|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060614141501/http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/top-of-europe-kinnarodden.256644-17949.html|archivedate=2006-06-14|df=}}</ref> There is mobile phone coverage in the area except on west facing slopes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telenor.no/privat/dekning/dekning_data.jsp |title=Dekningskart |publisher=Telenor |accessdate=6 April 2014}}</ref> |
It is advisable not to travel in rainy weather, as the slippery stones make the terrain very difficult, with sudden fogs and associated whiteout. In fog the orientation on the highland south of the cape can be impossible without a [[Global Positioning System|GPS]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/top-of-europe-kinnarodden.256644-17949.html|title=Top of Europe - Kinnarodden|publisher=Gamvik Municipality|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060614141501/http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/top-of-europe-kinnarodden.256644-17949.html|archivedate=2006-06-14|df=}}</ref> There is mobile phone coverage in the area except on west facing slopes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telenor.no/privat/dekning/dekning_data.jsp |title=Dekningskart |publisher=Telenor |accessdate=6 April 2014}}</ref> |
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The cape can also be reached by boat tours. The tourist bureau of [[Gamvik]] municipality provides tourist information. [[Hurtigruten]] ships call at Mehamn and Kjøllefjord to the southwest of the cape, providing a sighting opportunity for visitors on the way.<ref name="NS" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/getfile.php/149783.646/Tursti.htm|title=Map of Kinnarodden|publisher=Gamvik kommune|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060528074952/http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/getfile.php/149783.646/Tursti.htm|archivedate=2006-05-28|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hurtigruten.us/Schedule/Ports/|title=Ports|publisher=Hurtigruten.us}}</ref> |
The cape can also be reached by boat tours. The tourist bureau of [[Gamvik]] municipality provides tourist information. [[Hurtigruten]] ships call at Mehamn and Kjøllefjord to the southwest of the cape, providing a sighting opportunity for visitors on the way.<ref name="NS" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/getfile.php/149783.646/Tursti.htm|title=Map of Kinnarodden|publisher=Gamvik kommune|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060528074952/http://www.gamvik.kommune.no/getfile.php/149783.646/Tursti.htm|archivedate=2006-05-28|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hurtigruten.us/Schedule/Ports/|title=Ports|publisher=Hurtigruten.us|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215230911/http://www.hurtigruten.us/Schedule/Ports/|archivedate=2013-02-15|df=}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:29, 23 January 2018
Cape Nordkinn
Kinnarodden | |
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 View of Kinnarodden | |
 Kinnarodden (right) is on mainland, Nordkapp (center) is on an island. | |
| Coordinates: 71°08′02″N 27°39′00″E / 71.13389°N 27.65000°E | |
| Location | Finnmark, Norway |
| Offshore water bodies | Barents Sea |
| Elevation | 237 m (778 ft) |
Cape Nordkinn (Template:Lang-no, also called Nordkyn) at 71°8′2″N 27°39′0″E / 71.13389°N 27.65000°E is the northernmost point on the Nordkinn Peninsula in Finnmark county, Norway. It is notable for being the northernmost point of mainland Norway, and by extension the northernmost point of mainland Europe. The cape is located on the border of the municipalities of Gamvik and Lebesby.[1]
Geography
Cape Nordkinn is the northern tip of the fractal peninsula within the northernmost part of the Nordkinn Peninsula, about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) in a straight line northwest from the village of Mehamn.
North Cape (more precisely Knivskjellodden) at 71°11′ 8″ N, is about 5.7 kilometres (3.5 mi) further north than Cape Nordkinn, and it is branded as Europe's "official" northernmost point.
Tourism
In sharp contrast to North Cape with its extensive tourist infrastructure and busloads of visitors, Cape Nordkinn is a lonely but impressive place that can only be visited following at least a full-day hike from Mehamn and one day back.[3] The terrain is sufficiently difficult for hiking, consisting largely of several kilometers long rock fields, that it is advisable to prepare for more than two days for the round trip, since it is 24 kilometres (15 mi) one way. There is no actual trail, only erected poles and cairns at rather long distances apart.
It is advisable not to travel in rainy weather, as the slippery stones make the terrain very difficult, with sudden fogs and associated whiteout. In fog the orientation on the highland south of the cape can be impossible without a GPS.[4] There is mobile phone coverage in the area except on west facing slopes.[5]
The cape can also be reached by boat tours. The tourist bureau of Gamvik municipality provides tourist information. Hurtigruten ships call at Mehamn and Kjøllefjord to the southwest of the cape, providing a sighting opportunity for visitors on the way.[3][6][7]
References
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Kinnarodden" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-02-20.
- ^ "Kronprinsparets besøk 2004" (in Norwegian). Gamvik kommune. Archived from the original on 2008-12-25.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Nordkinn hike". nordicsafari.no. Archived from the original on 2010-05-12.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Top of Europe - Kinnarodden". Gamvik Municipality. Archived from the original on 2006-06-14.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Dekningskart". Telenor. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "Map of Kinnarodden". Gamvik kommune. Archived from the original on 2006-05-28.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ports". Hurtigruten.us. Archived from the original on 2013-02-15.
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