The Midnight Sun Monument consists of a massive pillar made of masonry stones of different materials. On the pillar is a stylized compass needle pointing north towards the tip of the North Cape. The memorial was built in collaboration with twelve Scandinavian municipalities from Norway, Finland and Sweden, whose names are engraved in stones on the west side of the memorial. The memorial is intended to draw attention to the Midnattsolveien, the road of the midnight sun, towards the North Cape.

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North Cape – Midnight sun monument loop from Davvenjárga

6.74km

01:57

170m

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North Cape – Midnight sun monument loop from North Cape

2.07km

00:38

70m

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North Cape – Nordkapp loop from Knivskjellodden;Knivskjellodden P-plass

14.4km

04:04

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 310 m

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Tuesday 5 May

3°C

-1°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Nordkapp, Ruija region, Norway

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Midnight sun monument

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North Cape – Midnight sun monument loop from Davvenjárga

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North Cape – Midnight sun monument loop from North Cape

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