View over Forsøl in Hammerfest.
Photo: Zbigniew "Ziggi" Wantuch Photography
Photo: Zbigniew "Ziggi" Wantuch Photography
A different experience at Mikkelgammen.
Photo: Zbigniew "Ziggi" Wantuch Photography
Photo: Zbigniew "Ziggi" Wantuch Photography
The viewpoint Salen in Hammerfest.
Photo: Zbigniew "Ziggi" Wantuch Photography
Photo: Zbigniew "Ziggi" Wantuch Photography
Hammerfest by night.
Photo: Hammerfest Turist
Photo: Hammerfest Turist
Things to do in Hammerfest
Hammerfest city is positioned along the harsh Norwegian coast, but is sheltered by the large Sørøya island.…
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Birdwatching Hammerfest
HammerfestHammerfest city is positioned along the harsh Norwegian coast, but is sheltered by the large Sørøya island.…
The Polar Bear Society is located on the coastal steamer pier, together with Hammerfest’s Tourist Information.
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The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society
HammerfestThe Polar Bear Society is located on the coastal steamer pier, together with Hammerfest’s Tourist Information.
Ever present, towering on the horizon, the Tyven mountain promises a magnificent, unhindered view over…
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Hiking path to Mount Tyven in Hammerfest
HammerfestEver present, towering on the horizon, the Tyven mountain promises a magnificent, unhindered view over…
The Protestant Church of Hammerfest was built by architect Hans Magnus from Oslo, who among other things also…
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Hammerfest Church
HammerfestThe Protestant Church of Hammerfest was built by architect Hans Magnus from Oslo, who among other things also…
We go by boat from Hammerfest to Akkarfjord on the island Sørøya - "the green island of the north". From here…
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Walking Tour Sørøya - Kjøttvikvarden
HammerfestWe go by boat from Hammerfest to Akkarfjord on the island Sørøya - "the green island of the north". From here…
The Fountain at Hammerfest Town Square was a gift from former U.S. Ambassador to Norway, Charles Ulrick Bay.
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The Fountain at Hammerfest Town Square
HammerfestThe Fountain at Hammerfest Town Square was a gift from former U.S. Ambassador to Norway, Charles Ulrick Bay.
Where to stay in Hammerfest
Accommodation in Hammerfest: Centrally located in Hammerfest, the world,s northernmost town, the hotel enjoys…
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Scandic Hotel Hammerfest
HammerfestAccommodation in Hammerfest: Centrally located in Hammerfest, the world,s northernmost town, the hotel enjoys…
Along the National Tourist Road to Havøysund, you’ll find Kokelv, a slightly secluded pearl of nature at the…
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Kokelv Seahouse
KokelvAlong the National Tourist Road to Havøysund, you’ll find Kokelv, a slightly secluded pearl of nature at the…
In September 2015, our brand new hotel opened in the northernmost town in the world, Hammerfest. Our rooms…
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Smarthotel Hammerfest
HammerfestIn September 2015, our brand new hotel opened in the northernmost town in the world, Hammerfest. Our rooms…
In scenic environments in idyllic Sandøybotn, Sørøya, Sørøya Gjestestue awaits, luring with activities unikely…
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Sørøya Gjestestue - Sørøya guest lounge
SandøybotnIn scenic environments in idyllic Sandøybotn, Sørøya, Sørøya Gjestestue awaits, luring with activities unikely…
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Explore Norway with Hurtigruten
Using Hurtigruten as a basecamp gives you the best possible starting point for exploring everything the Norwegian coast has to offer – from fjords and iconic towns to northern lights and midnight sun.
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By road
Hammerfest can easily be reached by car. Coming from the south, take the E6 and come through the town of Alta. Follow the road to the north over a high plateau called Sennalandet. When you get to the junction in Skaidi, take the Rv94 over the Kvalsund Bridge and after about another hour you arrive in Hammerfest. Coming from the North Cape, just drive straight ahead along the Rv94.
Amongst others there are direct public bus connections to Hammerfest from Skaidi (one hour), Alta (2,5 hours) and Honningsvåg (3,5 hours).
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By boat
The most beautiful manner of getting to Hammerfest is probably to take the coastal steamer Hurtigruten. Most of the ships can take cars and come to town twice a day – one southbound and one northbound.
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By plane
Hammerfest Airport is a regional airport at Prærien in Hammerfest which provides the town with connections to Tromsø, Alta, Honningsvåg and many other destinations in Finnmark.
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Northern Norway
Northern Norway is by far the largest and most sparsely populated part of mainland Norway, and covers more than a third of the country. It stretches from the idyllic Helgeland region in the south to mainland Europe’s northernmost point near the North Cape.
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Kirkenes and Eastern Finnmark
Teeming bird rocks in Hornøya, a snow hotel, dramatic war stories and a witch monument in Vardø are among the attractions awaiting visitors in Kirkenes and Eastern Finnmark.
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