Hammerfest

The Northernmost Town In The World

Excursion

Price from £98

Difficulty level

Level 1: Suitable for everyone.

Booking code

HR-HFT8B

Duration

1 hour 45 minutes

Notes

Read practical information below

A group of hikers walking in Hammerfest at sunset
  • Enjoy a scenic bus tour of one of the world’s northernmost towns

  • Learn about Norway’s WWII 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 find out 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. Here, you’ll come to appreciate the massive efforts that were made to rebuild the region of Northern Norway after WWII. 

We’ll then 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 this tour is Mount Salen. On the way up the mountain, you’ll get a chance to learn more about Hammerfest’s unique history from your knowledgeable guide. From the top, you can enjoy gorgeous views of the town below.

Practical information

  • Embarking/Disembarking port: Hammerfest

  • Available: 2 Jan - 30 Dec, except 24-25 Dec

  • Transportation: Bus

  • Meals: N/A

  • Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

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