St John’s Chapel

St John’s Chapel was consecrated on Midsummer Day on the 24th of June 1990. This ecumenical and interdenominational sanctuary only displays the three symbols recognised by all the Christian denominations: the dove, the cross and Christ. Regardless of one’s faith or spirituality, every soul can find peace and contemplation in the quietness of this discreet and withdrawn alcove. The music you are now listening to, was exclusively composed for our chapel by the famous Norwegian jazz musician Jan Garbarek who harmoniously blended saxophone and traditional religious sonorities. On occasion, St. John’s Chapel is used for baptisms and weddings by the local people of the island or travelers fascinated by its uniqueness and singularity. Between these rock walls, nestled in the stone of the North Cape cliff, sits the world's northernmost chapel. Now would be a good time to sit back, rest a little and reflect on all the way you have come to get here, to the end of the world.