Nordkapphallen
Visitor centre on the North Cape plateau with a panorama film, dioramas, the Thai-museet, the Lysgrotten (Light Grotto) and St. Johannes chapel.
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About the museum
Nordkapphallen is the visitor centre on the plateau at North Cape on Magerøya, at 71 degrees north. The building was erected in 1988 and houses a café, restaurant, gift shop, post office, cinema and exhibitions. The plateau has been a destination since King Oscar II visited the site in 1873 and had an obelisk erected, which is regarded as the start of modern tourism to North Cape.
The exhibitions are partly in a corridor carved into the rock beneath the main building. Here 3D presentations tell the history and culture of North Cape. The small Thai-museet commemorates King Chulalongkorn’s visit in 1907 with photographs and objects from the journey. In the Lysgrotten, a multimedia installation recreates the northern lights and the Arctic light, so that guests can experience them whatever the weather.
The panorama film is shown on three screens and takes guests through the nature and atmosphere of North Cape. St. Johannes chapel was built inside the rock in 1990 and seats fifteen people; the music in the chapel was composed by Jan Garbarek. The chapel can be used for weddings and christenings.
Highlights
- Panorama film on three screens
- North Cape dioramas in the rock corridor
- Thai-museet on King Chulalongkorn’s visit in 1907
- Lysgrotten with a northern lights installation
- St. Johannes chapel from 1990
- Obelisk for Oscar II from 1873 on the plateau outside
Permanent exhibitions
- Nordkapp-dioramaene – In a corridor carved into the rock, 3D presentations tell the history and culture of North Cape.
- Thai-museet – The small museum commemorates King Chulalongkorn’s visit in 1907 with photographs and objects from the journey.
- Lysgrotten – A multimedia installation recreates the atmosphere of the northern lights and the Arctic light.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Scandic Hotels
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 360 |
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| Reduced | NOK 200Students and military personnel |
| Children & teens | NOK 100Children aged 6–16 |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 200 |
| Families | NOK 8202 adults and 2 children |
The ticket gives access to all attractions indoors, the viewpoints and the chapel, and covers several entrances. All visitors pay for entry to the hall, including cyclists. Tickets can be bought online or at the ticket window outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The building is wheelchair-accessible with a lift, and some wheelchairs can be borrowed inside the building.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
In summer there is a daily bus from Honningsvåg to North Cape, often timed to cruise ship calls. In summer there are also long-distance buses from Alta and Hammerfest to Honningsvåg and North Cape. The Hurtigruten calls at Honningsvåg all year, and guided bus tours to North Cape are offered from there.
By car
Parking available
A parking time limit of 5 hours applies, and overnight parking in the car park is not allowed. Cars, motorcycles and snowmobiles cannot be driven all the way to the globe. There is disabled parking.
- Accessible parking
The nearest airport is Honningsvåg Airport (HVG), with connections via Tromsø or Alta; from Alta Airport it is about 3.5 hours’ drive to North Cape.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
The Kaffehuset (coffee house) serves waffles, cakes and coffee and is open all year; Aurora Restaurant serves Norwegian food in summer, and Panorama Bar has a view of the sea. Gift shop and post office with a special postmark. Wi-Fi is included in the ticket.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The panorama film is shown on three screens. The ticket covers several entrances during the visit. |
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