Fly to Hammerfest

Hammerfest is the perfect place to start your adventure, and to have an authentic experience of northern life. The characteristic Arctic landscape surrounds the town and offers a panoramic view of the icy sea.

Put on your running shoes and head towards the top of Salenfjellet. Here, you will have a perfect view of the town and the gorgeous Hammerfest Church. Go island hopping to the sand dunes of Sandfjellet, where rumor has it there are camels! The Struve Geodetic Arc is also worth a visit, and is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

There are endless opportunities in Hammerfest. Visit intriguing little shops, admire the charming architecture and go on adventures in the arctic wilderness. 

If you like activities outdoors, a hike from downtown to Tyven can be very invigorating. It takes about three hours - on a dirt road during summer or a ski track during winter. You won’t regret taking the time to do this!

Kjøttvikbukta with its bright white sandy beaches is also worth a visit if the weather is nice. You could even camp here for the night, and sit back and enjoy the midnight sun.