The municipality's most famous point, after which it is named, is Nordkapp (North Cape), a 307 m. high cliff that marks the northernmost point of Europe. During 2-3 Summer months some 200 000 tourists visit annually. However, the neighbouring point Knivskjellodden is actually some 1500 meters further north.
The North Cape became a famous point as the English explorer Richard Chancellor rounded it in 1553 when attempting to find a sea route through the North East passage.