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| Hammerfest | ||
| Fylke | Troms and Finnmark | |
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| Residents | 8.073 (2019) | |
| height | 2 m | |
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Hammerfest is a city in the north Norway. The city center is on the island of Kvalø, where most of the 10,000 inhabitants live. The municipality of Hammerfest also includes parts of the neighboring islands of Seiland and Sørøya, as well as the small island of Melkøya, which only has industrial settlements (oil and gas processing).
background
Hammerfest proudly calls itself the northernmost city Europe. This effective advertising title has actually been due since 1996 Honningsvåg, However, the two cities have agreed that Hammerfest can still advertise with this slogan. Whether Hammerfest is also the northernmost city in the world is a matter of controversy; Opponents throw in that the other towns are smaller. However, e.g. Barrow in Alaska also more than 4000 inhabitants.
The name "Hammerfest" refers to the fastening of boats to a "Berghammer" on a steep mountain slope. There is evidence of a church in this place as early as 1620, when the settlement had around 60 inhabitants. Whalers and seal hunters used Hammerfest harbor as a base, from where trade with the Pomors driven, also the polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen started his expedition here.
In 1789 the place received city rights. Hammerfest is one of the oldest cities in Northern Norway. The city repeatedly experienced setbacks in its development. After a looting by the British in 1809, a small fortress was built at the port entrance. In 1890, a large part of the city fell victim to a fire, but the first electric street lighting in Northern Europe was installed in the following year. However, the lighting went out after a few minutes.
During the Second World War, the port of Hammerfest was used by the German Navy. When the German troops withdrew in November 1944, the city was almost completely destroyed and burned down, only the wooden grave church remained in the cemetery. The following years were marked by reconstruction. The economic basis was fishing and whaling. In recent years, a natural gas liquefaction plant has been built on the small island of Melkøya, which has created numerous well-paid jobs in Hammerfest, which have also made real estate prices soaring. Another important industry is tourism.
Hammerfest's city coat of arms features a white polar bear on a red background. However, visitors can rest assured that there are no polar bears in the city, but this is where the starting point for polar bear hunts was Svalbard, and for its 150th anniversary, the city received a coat of arms with this ubiquitous, but harmless animal in this form.
getting there
By plane
- The 1 Hammerfest Airport
(IATA: HFT) will be with a small plane the Widerøe served from Tromsø. Because of the high demand from oil production, it is difficult to find a cheap place. The airport is located on the hill opposite the pier, approx. 4 km drive.
By boat
- 2 Hammerfest pier has been used daily on both the north and south routes since 1893 Hurtigruten started about five hours from Honningsvåg and the North Cape and about 12 hours from Tromso away. Entry and exit on the northbound route at 5:15 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. Havøysund, on the southbound route 10:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Øksfjord (Subject to change, e.g. due to weather conditions).
- 3 Hurtigruten contact: Nor-Cargo Vestfinnmark AS, Hamnegata 3, Pb 250, 9615 Hammerfest. Tel.: 47 78 40 70 51.
- There is a speedboat connection to the southwest via Sørøya.
- 4 Fuglenes jetty The pier at the Fuglenesodden peninsula is often used by cruise ships, from here it is around 2 km to the city center.
In the street
Hammerfest is located on the island of Kvaløya, which is connected to the mainland by the Kvalsund Bridge. The 
leads to 
that of Trelleborg to Kirkenes leads.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The Lutheran 1 Church from 1961 is a modern building, the triangular shape is striking as a stylistic element. There is a large glass mosaic in front of the altar, and there are also glass mosaics with Christian motifs on the side walls. Above the gallery at the back is an organ made in 2010. In a small side chapel there are sacred objects that come from the previous places of worship. There are meeting rooms under the church; they were designed as an air raid shelter.
- The 2 Burial chapel is in the cemetery across the street. It was built in 1937 and is the only Hammerfest building that survived World War II. It is from 1937 and is the oldest building in the city.
- The 3 St. Michael Church is the city's Catholic Church, built in 1961 by numerous volunteers.
- 4 Reconstruction Museum, Kirkegate 21, 9600 Hammerfest. Tel.: 47 7840 2940.The reconstruction museum reports on the destruction of the city and its surroundings by German troops in the winter of 1944/45 and the reconstruction after the war.
Museum with cafeteria and toilet.Open: summer Mon-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m., winter Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - The 5 Meridian column in the suburb of Fuglenes stands on a small hill. She is part of the Struve bow, which is part of the world cultural heritage. A few steps lead down from the meridian column in a northerly direction to a shelter, here you will find explanations on the subject. There is also a car park for mobile homes right next to it.
- The 6 Skansen Open Air Museum is located at the end of the Fuglenesodden peninsula next to an uninviting industrial area, here you can find the remains of the fortifications from 1810. In the vicinity you will find a residential and boathouse from the reconstruction period, which come from the now industrialized island of Melkøya.
- 7 Mikkelgammen is called "Michaels Hütte", Mikkel and Solveig from Kautokeino in southern Finnmark are the two reindeer seeds that run the adventure restaurant. During a traditional meal there are tales of life with the reindeer. Registration recommended. Tel. 47 96 22 92 79, Website
- The 8 Fountain on Rathausplatz was given to the city by the former US Ambassador to Norway, Charles Ulrick Bay. The ambassador in office under President Truman honored his mother, who was born in Hammerfest.
- The town Alta gave the 9 Bandstand for the 200th anniversary of Hammerfest in 1989. The pavilion reflects the original architecture and craftsmanship and corresponds in shape and color to the impressive Arctic Ocean portal in front of the town hall. This shows four meridians, which strive to the north, where they unite with the Hammerfest city coat of arms. Below are two polar bears on ice floes and symbolize the history of the city.
- The 10 Bust of Ole Ohlsen (1850-1927), the Hammerfest composer, stands directly in front of the music pavilion. Olsen studied at the Leipzig Conservatory and became a well-known composer.
activities
- 1 Salen lookout point, it is about 80 meters above the center and offers a good view of the city. It can be reached on a hike from the city center past the music pavilion on Sikksakkveien, or a drive on the paved Turistveien. On the plateau you can see reindeer fences, they are supposed to prevent the animals from entering the city and eating the gardens empty.
- General assembly polar bear club. In January, 3rd Sunday.
- Arctic Open. Sand volleyball tournament in July.
- Beer festival. In July.
- Music festival. In August.
- Blue seasonal festival. Concert & theater in November.
shop
kitchen
- 2 Mikkelgammen, Salen. Tel.: 47 96 22 92 79, Email: [email protected]. The Sami-run restaurant is located in a typical Sami building near the Salen viewpoint.Open: 20.06. until 08/15 11 am-2pm, 30.06. until July 20th 5 pm-10pm.
- 3 Touristua, Turistveien 101, Salen. Tel.: 47 78 41 46 11. Mountain restaurant with a wonderful view.Open: Opening times: from April 15th. 4-11 p.m., 15.06. until 08/01 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 4 Skansen Mat and Vinstue, at Rica Hotel, Sørøygata 15, Hammerfest. Tel.: 47 78 41 13 33. Open kitchen and fireplace in the restaurant.
- 6 Hammerfest Mat and Vinhagen, Strandgata 26, Hammerfest. Tel.: 47 78 01 10 90, Email: [email protected]. Traditional Norwegian and regional cuisine.
- 7 Dinner "The world's northernmost china restaurant", Strandgata 22, Hammerfest. Tel.: 47 78 41 38 78. The northernmost Chinese restaurant in the world.
nightlife
- Bar in the Scandic Hotel
- If you roam the outskirts at night, e.g. on the Storvannet, you can come across reindeer roaming free.
accommodation
All in Hammerfest:
Cheap
- 1 Storvannet NAF Camping, Storvannsveien 103 (At the southern end of the lake Storvannet, about 2 km outside the city center). Tel.: 47 78 41 10 10, Email: [email protected].
medium
- 3 Thon Hotel Hammerfest, Strandgata 2-4. Tel.: 47 78 42 96 00, Fax: 47 78 42 96 60. Price: rooms from € 152.
- 4 Thon Sentrum Hotel Hammerfest, Storgata 9-11. Tel.: 47 78 42 87 70, Fax: 47 78 42 87 90, Email: [email protected]. Price: rooms from € 106.
Upscale
Practical advice
- 1 Tourist Information, PO Box 504, 9615 Hammerfest (Hamnegata 3, 9615 Hammerfest). Tel.: 47 78 41 21 85, Fax: 47 78 41 19 00, Email: [email protected]. Open: Aug. to May: Mon-Fri 9 am-4pm, Sat / Sun 10 am-2pm; June / July: Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat / Sun 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
- The Polar bear club is housed in the same building. It was founded in 1963 by two business people as "The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society". In the meantime (July 2014) the club has around 250,000 members worldwide. The prerequisite is a one-time membership fee of NOK 180, the application for membership must also be submitted in person in the club rooms. You will receive a membership certificate, pin and permission to attend the club's annual general meeting on the 3rd Sunday in January. You also get a discount of 10% when shopping in the club rooms. The club rooms actually belong to the tourist information office, they have a small museum, exhibits are arctic animals (polar bears, wolverines, numerous birds) as well as the history of Hammerfest and the exploration of the polar region.
trips
- 2 Kokelv Sjøhus ANS, 9715 Kokelv. Tel.: 47 78 41 66 40, Mobile: 47 413 26 136, Fax: 47 78 41 66 95, Email: [email protected]. Organizer for deep sea and ice fishing, grouse hunting, hiking, dog sledding, bird watching. Kokelv is about 113 miles away by road or about 50 miles by sea.
- 3 Skaidicenteret, 9620 Kvalsund. Tel.: 47 78 41 62 01, Mobile: 47 907 78 292, Fax: 47 78 41 62 82, Email: [email protected]. Organizer for snowmobile safaris, salmon fishing, wilderness tours. Kvalsund is 34 km away on the mainland near the Kvalsund Bridge.
- 5 Seiland Explore, 9609 Nordre Seiland Hønseby. Tel.: 47 78 41 96 40, Mobile: 47 48 13 92 44, Fax: 47 78 41 96 51, Email: [email protected]. Organizer for hiking trips, glacier trekking, fishing, boat rentals, snowmobiles and hunting. Hønseby is located on the neighboring island of Seiland on the 114; the island can be reached by ferry or speedboat 4 Valen at the tip of the peninsula Strømsneset.
