Destinations

The world’s northernmost city enjoys a fabulous situation on a curved bay, surrounded by stark, barren Arctic moorland, mountains and waterways. 

So far* north you can get in Europe, a 307-meter-high cliff is bathing in the midnight sun on all official tourism pictures.  We're talking about The North Cape, the destination you should visit at least once in your lifetime.

Alta offers urban wilderness, UNESCO World Heritage attractions, and is a great starting point for exploring the rest of Finnmark.

In the north, you sometimes have to put in a bit of effort to reach the most exciting places. Here is a guide to tiny, beautiful communities off the beaten path in the northernmost counties. Read more about the small places you can visit in Finnmark when you travel with LangfjordXpressen, MåsøyXpressen, RolvsøyXpressen, and SørøyXpressen.

The bus that travels around the Varanger Fjord three times daily takes you to places with ancient history, World War II drama, noisy bird cliffs, and many cultures. We have created an itinerary that covers the most important stops in the Varanger area with route 150, the Varangerekspressen.