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Hammerfest

Where the measuring of the Earth ended — and UNESCO begins.

Port information

Hammerfest is very far north. The town's municipal coat of arms has a polar bear and a polar bear society that works on preserving the city's Arctic history. If you become a member, you will receive a highly exclusive polar bear pin as proof that you have been to the town that calls itself the World's Northernmost Town.

Northbound: Arrival at 05:05 – departure at 05:45
Southbound: Arrival at 11:00 – departure at 12:45
Port address: Sentrumskaien, 9600 Hammerfest

Hammerfest landscape and cityscape, Northern Norway

The summer is bright. The midnight sun means that the sun remains visible around the clock, but the winters are long and dark, and, as early as 1891, Hammerfest became the first town in Norway to have electric street lights. They have one of the best, ice-free ports this far north, and, throughout the ages, the town has been characterised by lively sea traffic such as the pomor trade, and fishing.

Hammerfest is the gateway to the Barents Sea and Arctic island hopping—and one of the best starting points for experiencing Finnmark's magnificent nature. At the same time, the town has been referred to as an "urban surprise". After the deserted Finnmark coast, a small sea of light appears on the horizon.