City Walk in the Northernmost Town

City Walk in the Northernmost Town

Visit key landmarks, learn about Hammerfest’s adventurous history, and take in the impressive Arctic surroundings on this guided city walk!

Guests arriving in Hammerfest with Havila Voyages, viewing the town from the ship’s deck as snow-covered hills and buildings line the harbor.

About the excursion

Whether you are interested in history, nature or culture, this walking tour is an unforgettable way to experience Hammerfest. Remember to dress according to the weather conditions and wear comfortable shoes.

Direction: Southbound

Disembarkation port: Hammerfest

Embarkation port: Hammerfest

Time: 11:00-12:15

Level: 2 (Read more)

Season: All year round

Min/max persons: 15-45

Booking reference: HFTS10

Price: Price list

A statue covered in snow stands in the foreground at Hammerfest harbor, with a Havila Voyages ship docked in the background alongside smaller vessels and port infrastructure.

Join a guided walking tour through Hammerfest, one of the world’s northernmost towns, and discover its rich history. On this tour, you will learn how the town has repeatedly risen from the ashes after both city fires and wartime destruction.

The tour starts at the harbour, near the ship in the town centre. We visit important and interesting places that tell the story of Hammerfest’s past and present. You will also see the beautiful Hammerfest Church, the Town Hall, and several other central landmarks in the town. At the end of the tour, we visit The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society, established in 1963, a unique and well-known membership club for everyone who has visited Hammerfest, where you will get a guided visit – and not least the opportunity to become a member of this very special association.

A blue pavilion in Hammerfest, covered in snow and set against a hillside landscape.
Display of a certificate and membership materials from the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society, presented indoors in Hammerfest.
Interior view of Hammerfest Church, showing a large triangular stained glass window with colorful panels and figures.
Indoor exhibition display featuring a polar bear, a seal, and various seabirds, presented in a museum setting in Hammerfest.
The Havila Voyages ship Havila Capella is docked in a snow-covered coastal town, with wintery mountains in the background and cold blue sea in the foreground.

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Bergen → Kirkenes → Bergen

Geiranger ship sailing in fjord

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Kirkenes → Bergen

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Bergen → Kirkenes → Trondheim

Havila Voyages ship on the ocean horizon

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