Hammerfest Travel Guide
Norway
Hammerfest is a small town of 6,788 people in Finnmark, northern Norway. It is one of the country’s far-northern settlements, with a local setting shaped by the Arctic coastline and the changing light of the seasons.
The town is served by Hammerfest Airport (HFT), making air travel the straightforward way to arrive from elsewhere in Norway. Nearby beaches include Selgošgáddi, 20.4 kilometres away, and Sundlandet, 20.9 kilometres away, with several more coastal spots within 40 kilometres.
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Weather in Hammerfest
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Pays in NOK
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +47
Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Hammerfest
Jan
-3°18Feb
-1°15Mar
-2°21Apr
1°18May
7°18Jun
13°14Jul
17°12Aug
17°17Sep
12°19Oct
4°20Nov
0°22Dec
-3°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Hammerfest
Selgošgáddi
20.4 km away
Sundlandet
20.9 km away
Sinkos
34.3 km away
Lasttaidgáddi
34.7 km away
Riddu
36.7 km away
Nannegáddi
38.1 km away
Doaris
39.3 km away
Suonju
39.8 km away
Things to do in Hammerfest
Hammerfest kirke
christian place of worship
2 km
Fuglenes Lighthouse
lighthouse
1.6 km
Isbjørnklubben
science museum
1.7 km
Meridianstøtten
monument
1.2 km
Arktisk kultursenter
music venue
1.8 km
Hammerfest Kino
movie theater
1.9 km
Bykirka Hammerfest
christian place of worship
2 km
Getting there
Hammerfest Airport · 0 km
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