Norway’s North Cape: Where the Sun Never Sets

News Desk

Islamabad: There’s a region near the North Pole where the sun shines for six months straight during summer.

In Europe, this includes parts of Sweden and Norway. In Troms, Norway’s largest city, the sun doesn’t set from May 19 to July 26.

However, some areas may not see the sun at midnight due to hills and buildings. People often take the cable car late at night to catch a glimpse of the midnight sun.

Similarly, in Lofoten, Norway, the sun is visible continuously from May 26 to July 17, though it’s easier to see in the northern parts due to obstructing mountains.

The North Cape, a popular tourist spot in Norway’s north, also experiences endless sunlight during summer. Svalbard, located between mainland Norway and the North Pole, sees 24-hour sunlight from April 19 to August 23.

During June and July, it’s hard to tell the difference between midnight and noon there. In Sweden, Kiruna experiences midnight sun, as does Abisko National Park, north of Kiruna, close to the Norwegian border.

These places draw tourists in summer for the spectacle of the midnight sun.