Norway has Cape Nordkinn, the northernmost point of mainland Europe.
Cape Nordkinn, also called Kinnarodden, lies in Finnmark in northern Norway, on the Nordkinn Peninsula. It is the northern tip of continental Europe when offshore islands are excluded. The cape sits on the Barents Sea and falls near the municipalities of Gamvik and Lebesby.
The most common confusion involves North Cape, or Nordkapp. North Cape is a famous tourist destination and is often advertised as Europe’s northernmost point, but it stands on Magerøya, an island connected to mainland Norway by a tunnel. Nearby Knivskjellodden extends farther north than North Cape, yet it is also on that island. Cape Nordkinn therefore wins the mainland distinction.
The location is remote and much less accessible than North Cape. A demanding route from Mehamn involves rough, largely trailless terrain and can take several days as a round trip. This geographic distinction explains why Norway is associated with both the celebrated tourist landmark and the true mainland record.