A natural place for fishing since the Stone Age at 71° North

The Gjesvær archipelago provides a wonderful safe opportunity for fishing on your own so far north in Europe.  Gjesvær has been a natural landing spot for fisheries for thousands of years.  The most common catch is:

  • Cod
  • Halibut
  • Saithe/coalfish
  • Haddock
  • Redfish
  • King crab
  • Other catches.

You can rent your own boat with an outboard engine from us.  The boat will bring you to the fishing places we can recommend to you. 

You may also come as a large group and book 65 ft M/S Havsula for a fishing excursion.

>>Make a boat reservation here

Gjesvær can also harbour outdoor activities such as:

  • Hiking
  • Sea kayaking
  • Deep sea rafting
  • Diving
  • Small game hunting
  • A visit to Nordkapp

>>Make a request here

BirdSafari Café- serving your most essential needs

Before or after the bird safari you can visit our café.   At the café you may:

  • use our sanitary facilities
  • buy postcards and other souvenirs
  • get a cup of coffee, and even
  • grab something to eat.