Descrizione
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 Strolaga beccogiallo, Re degli edredoni, Gabbiano glauco and Labbo codalunga pass in the hundreds and Stercorario mezzano in the thousands.
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Accesso
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.
Terreno e habitat
MareCaratteristiche dell’area
Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , Autunno , EstateMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione autunnale , Migrazione primaverilePercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
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 Labbo (c.200 pairs) and Sterna codalunga (1200 pairs).


