Hammerfest
The Northernmost Town In The World
Excursion
Price from €129
Difficulty level
Level 1: Easy - suitable for most people
Booking code
HR-HFT8B
Duration
1 hour 45 minutes
Notes
Read the practical information below
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