Porsanger

Porsanger municipality lies at the heart of Finnmark County by Porsangerfjord. Porsanger Municipality stretches from mountain plain to coast, and includes the Porsangerfjord. Norway´s fourth longest fjord has its estuary at North Cape and its waters surround the world´s northernmost archipelago with a unique bird life and fascinating flora. The municipality has an impressive number of fishing lakes and several of Norway´s best salmon fishing rivers. Porsanger has a very interesting cultural life, and is today the only municipality in Norway officially defined as both trilingual and tri-cultural. Surface area is 4.873,9 km2 with approximately 4.100 inhabitants. Lakselv is the borough's administrative centre. The Norwegian Military Defence has 2 units stationed in the borough - Banak Air Force Base and the Garrison in Porsanger.

MIDNIGHT SUN

The Midnight Sun: Mid May - mid July. (The sun is visible on the horizon 24 hours of the day). Polar nights: Mid-November - mid January. The darkest night of the year is the Winter Solstice on 21 - 22 December.

Tana abounds in natural resources, outdoor areas, fjord and plateaux that offer amazing natural adventures all year round. The Tanafjord areas is unspoilt scenery, just ideal for birdwatchers. Therefore we would ask that you keep to the following guidelines: Do not chop wood for the campfire from the sparse birch forest in the river valley. Buy firewood in the shops, or privately. Do not throw away bottles, tins, paper cups / plates, plastic, cigarette stubs or other rubbish in the outdoors. Please show consideration for the environment and Nature.

LAKSELV

Lakselv is the borough's administrative centre. Around 3,000 of the total 4,400 inhabitants live in Lakselv, which is also the trade centre for Central Finnmark. Lakselv is also an important junction for transport in the area. North Cape Airport is the charter and freight airport for Finnmark

REINØYA

Nature reserve in Porsangerfjord by Børselv river. Unique flora and fauna and truly Northern Europe's largest location for dolomites.

RODDINES

Beach area between Lakselv and Børselv. You can easily see how the shoreline has moved as the land has risen from the sea following the Ice Age. The area is protected.

SILARFJELLET MOUNTAIN

Ancient Saami sacrificial site between two stone pillars - Laila and Kristoffer - actually a giant rock split in two high up on the mountain.

SILARFOSSEN

Silfarfossen - on the Eastern side of the Porsangerfjord you will find Northern Europe's second largest canyon.

STABBURSDALEN NATIONAL PARK

Includes the world's northernmost coniferous forest. Stabbursnes Nature Reserve - large marsh and shallow water area with diverse fascinating bird and plant life. The area is protected - with traffic forbidden on the marsh and shoreline area for Stabbursnes (Valdamyra).

TROLLHOLMSUND

Stone formations reminescent of trolls. According to the legend, the trolls were turned to stone because they did not manage to hide themselves before the sun came up. Marked path up to the stone formations.

TRAILS

Marked trails are found in Lakselv, Brennelv, Stabbursnes and Olderfjord. Possibilities for cross-country orienteering in Lakselv and Billefjord.

FISHING

Porsanger is a virtual paradise for fishing and outdoor enthusiasts. There are several rivers and lakes containing salmon, trout and Arctic trout. Additionally, you can fish for saltwater fish in the fjord. In the area from Karalaks and in an easterly direction you will find several lakes containing fish. Light terrain especially suitable for walks with the whole family, including small children.

GOLF

North Cape Golfclub is a 6 hole traningcourt at Slåttebakken in Lakselv.