The fishing village of Honningsvag is our first real stop on our voyage north on the Havila Capella from Tromso to Kirkenes.
Honningsvag is a popular stop for ships due to being on the same island as the North Cape – the farthest north in Europe that you can drive by car.
With a 1000 foot high cliff having a large flat plateau on top and views out over the Barents Sea, bus tours from Honningsvag up to North Cape are extremely popular with tourists passing through on the ships. The previous storm and current gale force winds shut down the tours while we were in port, much to the dismay of many of our shipmates.
We did two separate trips wandering through town, with a quick stop back at the ship in the middle to grab lunch.
Not much to see except colorful houses, working boats, and lots of snow. But still very cool to spend time among the locals, imagining what life must be like out here on the edge of the Arctic Ocean.
Definitely recommend hopping off at Honningsvag and leisurely poking around the town, or hopping on a bus and heading up to North Cape.
Entering Honningvag Harbor
Pulling into Honningsvag aboard the Havila Capella
Cutie And The Troll
Colette posing with a troll statue. The Norwegians love their trolls!
Waiting For Springtime
A child’s toy sits in a snowbank waiting for springtime to come.
Stark Colors
Bright colors stand out against the stark backdrop of the storm moving in.
Built Low
Everything is built low and solid to withstand the Arctic winters.
Waving Goodbye
A quick goodbye before heading in for lunch
Havila Capella
The Capella is a fine vessel for navigating Arctic waters
Back to Town
Setting out to explore the town of Honningsvag
Fish Rack
Cod hanging to dry on this porch.
Modern Transportation
Sledges are still commonly used to get around on icy roads
Chunky Water
Boats sit in ice-covered water with feet of snow on them.
My Little Babushka
Dress for the temps – Colette looks like one of the little Russian Matryoshka dolls
Not Much Skiing
It’s a hard living north of the Arctic Circle, I doubt that anyone here has the time to ski that hill.
Colorful City
The Norwegians love their bright colors
Puffins on the Streets
A colorful mural painted on an alleyway wall in Honningsvag.
Honningsvag View
Having the bow camera displayed in your stateroom is pretty cool
Saved For Later
Fish heads and bits hanging on a drying rack
71 Degrees North
We’re not in Kansas anymore Toto!
Honningsvag Ice
A quick pan to show the ice
