Finnmark Travel Guide

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 showing a small town or village, a lake or waterhole and mountains
Alta
Known for Tours, Cross-country skiing and Snowshoeing
Gaze in awe at natural marvels, discover ancient rock art, go dogsledding and sleep in an ice hotel at this town in northern Norway.

Reasons to visit

  • Northern Lights Cathedral
  • Alta Rock Carvings
  • Alta Museum
Honningsvag Port which includes a small town or village, boating and a marina
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
Hammerfest seen from the sea
Hammerfest
Known for Ports, Sea and Boating
Love beer, boating and live music? Get away to Hammerfest!

Reasons to visit

  • Kvalsund Bridge
  • Kvalsund Church
Sampi Park
Karasjok
Known for Sledging, Relaxing and Art
Experience pleasant views and discover the history and customs of the country’s indigenous population in the Sami capital of Norway.

Reasons to visit

  • Sapmi Park
Kautokeino
Kautokeino
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Theatres
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
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!