Hammerfest: Arctic Town on an Island
Bounded by parts of the three islands: Kvaloya, Soroya, and Seiland are the breathtaking town of Hammerfest, Norway. It was established in the year 1838 and was named after an old anchorage. But the town’s glorious history dates back as far as the Stone Age. Many heritage and historical sites are found all over Hammerfest. The third busiest regional airport serves the town in the country, Hammerfest Airport (HFT).
Best Time to Visit
Hammerfest has dominant cold weather. More often, especially during the winter, the town is buried deep in snow. Occasional light to moderate rain showers is also experienced throughout the year. It is best to visit the town between June and August when the cold is bearable. It so happens that it is when there is a high volume of travelers in town, so Hammerfest hotels have expensive rates.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Under the UNESCO World Heritage list is the extraordinary Meridian Column. It was used to tell the size of the Earth. A visit to the Museum of Postwar Reconstruction (Gjenreisningsmuseet) will tell you all about the town’s buried history, especially during the Nazi war. On the other hand, there is the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society (Isbjornklubben), where you can see exhibitions regarding the town’s mascot: Polar Bear. The closest hotel to Hammerfest’s center is the 3-star, red-bricked Scandic Hammerfest. You can also find the 3-star Thon Hotel Hammerfest, with much more modern infrastructure, within the same area. Meanwhile, Skytterhuset Hotell boasts of its mountainous view and expansive courtyard. These are the most recommended hotels in town.