The end of summer

As the last week-end of the high season is getting near, we would like to thank all visitors for a wonderful summer. Underneath, one of many unforgettable moments: Global Fever Orchestra performing "Et vindu mot evigheten" ("A window toward eternity"), for the very first time, outside the machine hall at Slettnes, July 27th.

Torgeir Vassvik, Kari Rønnekleiv (hidden), Ole Henrik Moe and Jan Lothe Eriksen in action. "Et vindu mot evigheten" was comissioned by the Gamvik Arts Association as part of the celebration of Gamvik's first 100 years as an independent municipality.

The lighthouse is open for groups in the low season, but please note that booking and other inquiries must be done by e-mail.

Tour de Nordkyn - July 19th

The continent's northernmost bicycle tour takes place in Nordkyn Saturday July 19th and naturally ends at Slettnes. It is open for everyone, and partcipation is for free. Visit http://www.tourdenordkyn.blogspot.no/
for further details, find a distance thats suits you, and join the local riders!

May 17. at Slettnes

Not only do we commemorate the 200th. anniversary of the Norwegian constitution this year, Gamvik municipality also celebrates its first century as an independent entity of local government. Given these extraordinary cirumstances, it was only natural that the first part of the National Day celebrations took place at Slettnes. With public broadcaster NRK present, we were happy that the weather gods were in a mood we don’t see very often.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and participated, including the group of Swedish birders who took the disturbances in a sporty way.

Happy campers from St. Petersburg

All the way from that big city, Vladimir and his friends drove up last week to enjoy the high north. They made sure to include a visit to both Slettnes and the North Cape in their plans. Apart from certain difficulties in finding the labyrinth, they were all happy with their stay, as shows on this picture of the descending party of sporty gentlemen, together with our sporty guide Jeanette.

 

Low season folder

Lightly brighter in colour than the old version but without significant alterations in content, this folder is aimed at students and researchers who want to come to Slettnes outside of the main tourist season. Please note that booking is by mail or phone only.

feltstasjonsfolder, ny versjon.pdf

End of the summer season

The coming weekend will be the last for the general public to enjoy the café, guiding and accommodation at Slettnes lighthouse.  The rest of the year, the lighthouse is open for groups, please contact us at slettnes@kystmuseene.no if you do not find the information you need here.

We have had a great season, with wonderful weather and lots of visitors. Thank you all and welcome back!

Undoubtedly a highlight this summer: Mari Boine performing in front of a record audience on July 28th. during Kulturdugnad Gamvik

Sometimes, a waffle is just not enough...

Whether one has hiked through the nature reserve or been to the top of the tower, the fresh air surely works wonders on the appetite. This summer, a healthier option is on offer in the café. The Slettnes sandwich consist of homemade bread (containing only the the saltinness of the pure Barent's Sea water we use to make it), crisp salad, a juicy fishcake and a tartar sauce, topped with Siberian chives. Mmm...