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    People walking along the sea in Hammerfest
    Håja, Hammerfest.
    Photo: Ziggi Wantuch / Hammerfest Turist

    Hammerfest
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    The world’s northernmost town

    An urban surprise along a barren, mostly uninhabited coast, Hammerfest is an arctic town full of life and outdoor adventures.

    Forsøl
    View over Forsøl in Hammerfest.
    Photo: Zbigniew "Ziggi" Wantuch Photography
    Mikkelgammen, Hammerfest
    A different experience at Mikkelgammen.
    Photo: Zbigniew "Ziggi" Wantuch Photography
    Salen, Hammerfest
    The viewpoint Salen in Hammerfest.
    Photo: Zbigniew "Ziggi" Wantuch Photography
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    Hammerfest by night.
    Photo: Hammerfest Turist

    Things to do in Hammerfest

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    A la carte Our restaurant offers an exciting à la carte menu with both local and international dishes made…

    Go to: Restaurant 69`Nord - Thon Hotel Kirkenes
    Restaurant 69`Nord - Thon Hotel Kirkenes

    Restaurant 69`Nord - Thon Hotel Kirkenes

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    A la carte Our restaurant offers an exciting à la carte menu with both local and international dishes made…

    Ever present, towering on the horizon, the Tyven mountain promises a magnificent, unhindered view over…

    Go to: Hiking path to Mount Tyven in Hammerfest
    Hiking path to Mount Tyven in Hammerfest

    Hiking path to Mount Tyven in Hammerfest

    Hammerfest

    Ever present, towering on the horizon, the Tyven mountain promises a magnificent, unhindered view over…

    Welcome to the tourist information located on 70 degrees north!

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    Hammerfest Tourist Information

    Hammerfest Tourist Information

    Hammerfest

    Welcome to the tourist information located on 70 degrees north!

    UNESCO world heritage in Hammerfest

    Go to: The Struve Geodetic Arc
    The Struve Geodetic Arc

    The Struve Geodetic Arc

    Hammerfest

    UNESCO world heritage in Hammerfest

    The old lighthouse path winds down the mountainside.

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    Walking at Sørøya - Tarhalsen

    Walking at Sørøya - Tarhalsen

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    The old lighthouse path winds down the mountainside.

    We go by boat from Hammerfest to Akkarfjord on the island Sørøya - "the green island of the north". From here…

    Go to: Walking Tour Sørøya - Kjøttvikvarden
    Walking Tour Sørøya - Kjøttvikvarden

    Walking Tour Sørøya - Kjøttvikvarden

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    We go by boat from Hammerfest to Akkarfjord on the island Sørøya - "the green island of the north". From here…

    The Polar Bear Society is located on the coastal steamer pier, together with Hammerfest’s Tourist Information.

    Go to: The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society
    The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society

    The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society

    Hammerfest

    The Polar Bear Society is located on the coastal steamer pier, together with Hammerfest’s Tourist Information.

    The Protestant Church of Hammerfest was built by architect Hans Magnus from Oslo, who among other things also…

    Go to: Hammerfest Church
    Hammerfest Church

    Hammerfest Church

    Hammerfest

    The Protestant Church of Hammerfest was built by architect Hans Magnus from Oslo, who among other things also…

    Hammerfest city is positioned along the harsh Norwegian coast, but is sheltered by the large Sørøya island.…

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    Birdwatching Hammerfest

    Birdwatching Hammerfest

    Hammerfest

    Hammerfest city is positioned along the harsh Norwegian coast, but is sheltered by the large Sørøya island.…

    The coast of Finnmark is one of the most beautiful in the world.

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    Coast Sightseeing

    Coast Sightseeing

    Hammerfest

    The coast of Finnmark is one of the most beautiful in the world.

    Rock carvings in Kvalsund

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    Rock carvings in Kvalsund

    Rock carvings in Kvalsund

    Kvalsund

    Rock carvings in Kvalsund

    Welcome to the museum of Post-war Reconstruction for Finnmark and North-Troms.

    Go to: The Museum of Post-War Reconstruction
    The Museum of Post-War Reconstruction

    The Museum of Post-War Reconstruction

    Hammerfest

    Welcome to the museum of Post-war Reconstruction for Finnmark and North-Troms.

    From the summer season 2013 it will be possible to rent an EL-Bike or to join guided EL-Bike tours in…

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    Rent an E-bike

    Rent an E-bike

    Hammerfest

    From the summer season 2013 it will be possible to rent an EL-Bike or to join guided EL-Bike tours in…

    Are you in the mood of discovering Hammerfest on your own and looking for a comfortable way to do that? Then…

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    Rent an E-Bike

    Rent an E-Bike

    Hammerfest

    Are you in the mood of discovering Hammerfest on your own and looking for a comfortable way to do that? Then…

    Where to stay in Hammerfest

    Green Travel

    Thon Hotel Kirkenes opened May 3rd 2010, and is located at the wharf in the centre of the town. The hotel has…

    Go to: Thon Hotel Kirkenes
    Thon Hotel Kirkenes

    Thon Hotel Kirkenes

    Kirkenes

    Thon Hotel Kirkenes opened May 3rd 2010, and is located at the wharf in the centre of the town. The hotel has…

    Accommodation in Hammerfest: Centrally located in Hammerfest, the world,s northernmost town, the hotel enjoys…

    Go to: Scandic Hotel Hammerfest
    Scandic Hotel Hammerfest

    Scandic Hotel Hammerfest

    Hammerfest

    Accommodation in Hammerfest: Centrally located in Hammerfest, the world,s northernmost town, the hotel enjoys…

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      Top places to see the midnight sun

      There are no clear boundaries between one day and the next in the far north during summer. These are the best places to see the midnight sun in Norway.

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      Bathing in gold

      Paddling on the still waters of the north by midnight is probably the closest you’ll ever get to bathing in gold.

    • A Hurtigruten ship on the Hjørundfjord in Fjord Norway surrounded by snow-clad mountains

      Hurtigruten – the coastal highway to the north

      Take a trip with Hurtigruten – the Norwegian coastal express that has sailed from port to port along one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines for more than 125 years.

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      These are Norway’s UNESCO sites

      From ancient petroglyphs to mighty fjord landscapes and early industrial sites: Nine Norwegian landmarks and areas are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List of the world’s most important natural and cultural sites.

    Getting here and around

    Get in-depth travel information on Hammerfest's official website.

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    Seasons and climate

    Hammerfest has no permafrost, in spite of the extreme northern location, as the annual temperature is approximately 2 °C (36 °F). The temperatures varies from an average −5 °C (23 °F) in January to 11 °C (52 °F) in July.

    The driest months are May, June, and July; with on average of 50 millimetres (2.0 in) of rainfall. The wettest period is October through December.

    During the summer months, there is continuous daylight, while during winter, the sun does not rise above the horizon. Read more about the midnight sun.

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