Hammerfest
Mountain Hike in Hammerfest
Excursion
Price from $140
Difficulty level
Level 4: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Booking code
HR-HFT8G
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Notes
Read practical information below
Take a guided mountain hike from one of the northernmost towns in the world.
See the distinctive parish church of Hammerfest on your way out of town.
Follow the ‘Old Way’ hiking path through the only forest in Hammerfest.
Get a magnificent view of the area and outlying islands from the mountain’s peak.
Take a guided hike up Mount Salen, a mountain that rises above one of the world’s northernmost towns, Hammerfest. As we make our way out of town to the base of the mountain, we’ll pass the distinctive parish church.
To get to the top of the mountain, we’ll take ‘Gammelveien’ (‘Old Way’), a hiking path that winds around the mountain. In the past, this was the only way to get into town. On our way up, the path will take us beneath the canopy of Hammerfest’s only forest, Jansvannskogen.
Reaching the mountain’s peak requires a good level of fitness, but the panoramas from the viewpoint are certainly worth the effort. On a clear day, you can enjoy incredible views of the islands Melkøya, Sørøya, and Seiland down below. Once you’ve taken in the scenery, we’ll take a zigzag trail back to the town center to rejoin the ship.
Practical information
Embarking/disembarking port: Hammerfest
Approximate arrival/departure times: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Available period: All year
Meals on the trip: Warm drink and snack
Clothes/Footwear: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Note: Recommended equipment includes a backpack with a water bottle, extra clothing, a camera, and sunglasses. The guide will bring the necessary safety equipment. Participants should be in good general health
Age limit: minimum 16 years old, with a parent