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Description
Slettnes is situated at the tip of a peninsula that shoots out into the Barents Sea. The Slettnes lighthouse is the northernmost mainland lighthouse in the world. It is considered to be one of the best sites in Europe for migrating arctic ducks, divers, skuas, gulls and terns in spring and autumn. On the best days, notable species such as White-billed Diver, King Eider, Glaucous Gull and Long-tailed Skua pass in the hundreds and Pomarine Skua in the thousands.
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Slettnes is a lighthouse on the north-eastern tip of the Nordkinn peninsula, between the North Cape of Norway to the west and the better known (from a birding perspective) Varanger peninsula to the south-east. The Slettnes Lighthouse is a prominent landmark in the windswept landscape and provides an excellent view of the Barents Sea and the Slettnes plains. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the lighthouse.
Terrain and Habitat
SeaConditions
Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , SummerBest time to visit
Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Slettnes is more than just a great seawatching spot. It is also a nature reserve and every summer researchers from Europe visit the area doing studies on waders, ducks, terns and skuas. This relative small area holds a large breeding population of Arctic Skua (c.200 pairs) and Arctic Tern (1200 pairs).