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Hammerfest

Hammerfest sits at 70°40’N on the coast of Finnmark. The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society museum dates to 1963. The Meridian Column is a UNESCO World Heritage Site marking the first international scientific collaboration to measure the Earth’s shape. The town was razed in 1944 and rebuilt from scratch.

Population: 11,000Airport: HFT HammerfestLatitude: 70°40’NBest time: Jun–Sep / Jan–Mar (aurora)

What to see in Hammerfest

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Things to do in Hammerfest

9 activities and tours based in Hammerfest.

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Toke Hammerfest

Hammerfest, Norway
4.6/5(122)Google

Toke Hammerfest offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Hammerfest. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 122 Google reviews.

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Museum of Reconstruction

Hammerfest, Norway
4.5/5(311)Google

Museum of Reconstruction offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Hammerfest. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 311 Google reviews — a well-established operation.

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The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society

Hammerfest, Norway
4.4/5(821)Google

The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Hammerfest. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 821 Google reviews — a well-established operation.

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Skansen på Fuglenes

Hammerfest, Norway
4.4/5(45)Google

Skansen på Fuglenes offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Hammerfest. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 45 Google reviews.

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Visit Hammerfest

Hammerfest, Norway
4.3/5(34)Google

Visit Hammerfest offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Hammerfest. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 34 Google reviews.

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Hammerfest Kirke

Hammerfest, Norway
4.5/5(325)Google

Hammerfest Kirke offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Hammerfest. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 325 Google reviews — a well-established operation.

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The Struve Geodetic Arc Norway

Hammerfest, Norway
4.4/5(486)Google

UNESCO-listed project established in 1816 to precisely measure the exact size & shape of Earth.

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Meridianstøtten

Hammerfest, Norway
4.3/5(163)Google

Meridianstøtten offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Hammerfest. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 163 Google reviews.

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Hammerfest Bowling

Hammerfest, Norway
4.2/5(59)Google

Hammerfest Bowling offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Hammerfest. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 59 Google reviews.

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Where to stay in Hammerfest

17 properties in Hammerfest. Hotels, cabins, and apartments — booked via Booking.com.

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Hasvik hotel AS

Storgata 18, Norway
4.4/5(152)Google

Hasvik hotel AS is a mid-range hotel in Hammerfest, Finnmark. Central location with direct access to Hammerfest's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.

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Arctic Sea Hotel

Rossmollgata 46, Norway
4.3/5(125)Google

Arctic Sea Hotel is a mid-range hotel in Hammerfest, Finnmark. Central location with direct access to Hammerfest's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.

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Thon Hotel Hammerfest

Strandgata 2-4, Norway
4.2/5(497)Google

Contemporary hotel with harbor views, plus a laid-back restaurant & a free breakfast buffet.

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Easy Home Apartments

Heimevernsveien 3, Norway
4.2/5(21)Google

Easy Home Apartments is a self-catering apartment in Hammerfest, Finnmark. Full kitchen and independent access — suited for stays of three nights or more. Search availability on Booking.com.

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Scandic Hammerfest

Sørøygata 15, Norway
4.1/5(602)Google

Modern rooms in a polished hotel featuring free breakfast, a bar & a restaurant.

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Turistua Lodge

Turistveien 101, Norway
4.1/5(84)Google

Turistua Lodge is a self-catering cabin near Hammerfest, Finnmark. Kitchen facilities and independent access make it a practical choice for multi-night stays. Check availability on Booking.com.

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Smarthotel Hammerfest

Strandgata 32, Norway
4.0/5(537)Google

Modest quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a restaurant with port views, plus loaner bikes.

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Lakselv Hotel

Portveien 1, Norway
4.0/5(330)Google

Lakselv Hotel is a mid-range hotel in Hammerfest, Finnmark. Central location with direct access to Hammerfest's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.

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Skaret By Vander

Storgata 25, Norway
4.0/5(325)Google

Skaret By Vander is a mid-range hotel in Hammerfest, Finnmark. Central location with direct access to Hammerfest's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.

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Where to eat in Hammerfest

17 restaurants rated by NorgeTravel. Scores combine Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Yelp ratings.

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Ratings aggregated from Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Facebook. Dice score (1-6) is a weighted composite. NorgeTravel earns no commission on restaurant reservations.

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Sweet Fantasy

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM...

Restaurant in Hammerfest. Description pending editorial review.

NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google4.8(256)
TripAdvisor
(43)
Facebook4.7(31)
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Trefjøla Spiseri

Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM...

Restaurant in Hammerfest. Description pending editorial review.

NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google4.7(94)
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Mikkelgammen as

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Restaurant in Hammerfest. Description pending editorial review.

NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google4.7(27)
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Plan your Hammerfest trip

Hammerfest is one basecamp. Norway has many. Explore the other cities or head into the fjords and mountains.