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're passionate about history, nature, or culture, this walking tour offers an unforgettable way to experience Hammerfest. Please note that it requires suitable outdoor clothing and that you’re comfortable walking for about 30 minutes in the city.

Direction: Southbound

Disembarkation port: Hammerfest

Embarkation port: Hammerfest

Time: 11:15-12:15

Included: Guided city walk and visit to the Polar Bear Society.

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.

Take an informative walk through Hammerfest, the northernmost town in the world, and discover its rich history. On this guided tour, you'll hear about how the town has risen from destruction again and again, from city fires to wartime devastation.

The tour begins at the harbor, right from your ship in the town center. We will visit important and interesting sites that tell the story of Hammerfest’s past and present. You’ll also see the beautiful Hammerfest Church, the Town Hall, and several other important landmarks throughout the town. 

Afterwards, we continue to the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society, where you’ll get a guided visit and have the opportunity to become a member of this unique society.

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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