Gjesvær
in Nordkapp of Finnmark Fylke, Norway

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
71.098 and 25.376 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 71° 5' 53" and E 25° 22' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krone - NOK
Spoken languages:
Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:45 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Oslo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
2:42 am and 9:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Norway in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Norway.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Norway. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Touring Gjesvær

Gjesvær in Nordkapp (Finnmark Fylke) is a town located in Norway about 874 mi (or 1,406 km) north-east of Oslo, the country's capital place.

Time in Gjesvær is now 11:45 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Oslo with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 6 airports nearby Gjesvær. The closest airport in Norway is Valan Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Honningsvag, Avanuorri, Lakselv, Kvalsund and Karasjok. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 1°C / 35 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1029 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 14% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

2°C (36 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

2°C (36 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

3°C (37 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Gjesvær, paradise on the top of the world

Published: January 11, 2012
Length: 08:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Roald B

This video is an introduction of our product range of experiences. The information in the video is texted in English.


Bird Watching Safari from Honningsvåg & Gjesvær - a Hurtigruten Tour

Published: November 20, 2014
Length: 35:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MrTravelogue

Leaving the Hurtigruten ship on arrival at Honningsvåg, we travel by coach to Gjesvær, where we board a small boat for a Bird Watching Safari around the Gjesværstappan nature reserves -...


The Greatest Attraction at North Cape, Norway

Published: October 16, 2011
Length: 34:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VisitNordkapp

Since 1992, thousands of guests from cruise ships, bus groups, and Hurtigruten have enjoyed the extraordinary bird life at Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve close to North Cape. Individual travellers...


Go Pro 3 Silver - Nordkapp boat trip

Published: August 30, 2014
Length: 59:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Federico Romanò

A quick bird watching boat trip off Gjesvaer, Mageroya. Very close to the most northern place in Europe (parallel 71).


Promotional - BirdSafari a/s in Gjesvær / North Cape

Published: October 16, 2011
Length: 19:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VisitNordkapp

This slideshow presents the bird safari with pictures of Puffins, Gannets, White-tailed Eagles, and guest enjoying the 1.5 hour excursion. Explaining text in six languages.


Itinerari in Finnmark (4) - Gjesvaer - Norvegia - Italiano

Published: February 09, 2010
Length: 35:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wocmultimedia

ITALIANO Questo video, il quarto della serie dedicata alla regione del Finnmark, permette di scoprire gli scenari incantevoli che madre natura ci regala intorno allidilliaco villaggio di Gjesvaer....


Gjesvaer Hafen Zeitraffer

Published: May 31, 2012
Length: 36:02 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: goNorgeTeam

Gjesvaer Hafen im Zeitraffer Mehr Informationen, Filme und Fotos finden Sie unter: www.goNorge.de.


Birds Safari Gjesvaer, Nordcapp

Published: September 22, 2011
Length: 42:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: filipchenko


Как мы тащили палтуса... на Нордкапе все реально!

Published: May 22, 2013
Length: 52:46 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mivela OY

Рыбаки из Украины за 5 дней рыбалки подцепили на BIG BOB три палтуса! 40 и 34 кг удалось поднять на борт, а вот...


Heilbuttangeln am Nordcup 2012, Heilbutt XXL + XXXL mit Drill und Landung

Published: January 03, 2013
Length: 03:18 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Kai Schicker

Das Video wurde mit Corel VideoStudio Pro x4 gemacht. Die Musik ist in Corel VideoStudio Pro x4 enthalten mit den Rechten dazu. Wie ein wundervoller Urlaub in Norwegen, anfangen und "Enden" ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gjesvær Chapel

Gjesvær Chapel is a chapel in Nordkapp Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the village of Gjesvær on the western end of the island of Magerøya. The chapel is part of the Nordkapp parish in the Hammerfest deanery in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The white, wooden chapel is privately owned and it was built in 1960. It seats about 70 people.

Located at 71.0992, 25.3761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Finnmark, Nordkapp, Religious buildings completed in 1960

Gjesværstappan

Gjesværstappan is a group of high, steep-sided, grass-covered islands which are located north of the village of Gjesvær in Nordkapp Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The three main islands are Storstappen, Kjerkestappen, and Bukkstappen. Storstappan rises to a height of 283 metres above sea level and has a peninsula called Stauren that rises to 165 metres . Kjerkestappen rises to an elevation of 166 metres above sea level and Bukkstappen rises to 92 metres above sea level.

Located at 71.14, 25.3366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nordkapp, Islands of Finnmark

capture of the webcam Gjesvær › South-East: Gjesvaer

Gjesvær › South-East: Gjesvaer, Gjesvær (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gjæsvær, Gjesvær, Есвер