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The North Cape: Pinnacle Of Europe from page 21

In 1553, three English ships led by Sir Hugh to four hours to go overland
Willoughby left London on a discovery mission to find from Honnigsvåg. Energetic
a northern route to China. The ships became separated visitors looking to reach the
in a storm and the Edward Bonaventure, under Captain top more quickly chose to
Richard Chancellor, sailed by an enormous cliff jutting climb. They were tendered
out of the water that was known as Knyskanes; he named to the shore at the north end
it “North Cape,” a name that has stuck with it ever since. of the island, where they
Tourism in the area began some 160 years ago. Since began the climb on paths
then, the biggest tourist draw hasn’t varied; it’s the and stairs that crisscrossed
rugged North Cape that attracts them. Lucky tourists all the way up the face
can experience the midnight sun, while others may find of the mountain. In 1873,
themselves trapped in the ever-present fog. King Oscar II visited the
The steamship Prince Gustav started bringing North Cape, which turned
passengers to the North Cape on July 9, 1845. At the time, out to be great advertising
there wasn’t a paved road from the low end of the island for the destination. Another
on the south to the north side of the island. It took three prominent visitor was
Louis-Philippe of Orleans,
who sought refuge here in Reindeer herding is a common practice in Finnmark.
1795 to avoid the French
Revolution. In 1875, Cook’s travel agency in London genuine beauty of Norway, in total contrast to its harsh
brought the first tour group to the North Cape. pinnacle.
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A wooden sign directs hikers to Nordkapp, or the North Cape.
Photos by Don Kiselewski

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