Hammerfest
The Northernmost Town in the World
Excursion
Price from $152
Difficulty level
Level 1: Easy - suitable for most people
Booking code
HR-HFT8B
Duration
1 hour 45 minutes
Notes
Read practical information below
Enjoy a scenic bus tour of one of the world’s northernmost towns.
Learn about the historic events of World War II that impacted Hammerfest history at the Museum of Reconstruction.
See the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column.
Enjoy breathtaking views from Mount Salen.
Enjoy a guided exploration of one of the world’s northernmost towns and learn about the historical events that have shaped it. Once we arrive in Hammerfest, the bus will take us to the Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Northern Troms. There, you’ll learn about the massive efforts that were made to rebuild the region of Northern Norway after World War II.
Then, we’ll head over to the Meridian Column, Hammerfest’s UNESCO World Heritage site. This monument marks the northernmost measuring point of the Struve Geodetic Arc, a chain of survey triangulations that established the exact size and shape of the Earth.
Our last stop on the tour is Mount Salen. On the way up the mountain, you’ll learn more about Hammerfest’s unique history from your knowledgeable guide. From the top, you’ll enjoy wonderful views of the town below.
Practical information
Disembarking/embarking port: Hammerfest
Available period: June 8 – April 8 (excluding December 24–25 and December 31–January 1)
Transportation: Bus
Clothes/Footwear: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Note: City guide and map provided