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Meridianstøtta

Hammerfest, Norway

Hammerfest: airports, things to do and where to stay

Hammerfest is a port town on the island of Kvaløya, one of the northernmost towns in the world, with a World Heritage monument to the Struve Geodetic Arc and a long fishing tradition.

Hammerfest airports

The terminal building
HFT

Hammerfest

Hammerfest, Norway

  • 2 km to the centre
  • 1 terminal

From the airport to central Hammerfest

Hammerfest airport is about 2 km from central Hammerfest.

Hammerfest Airport (HFT)

Hammerfest

Things to do in Hammerfest

Meridianstøtta

Meridianstøtta

A monument of the Struve Geodetic Arc, a chain of survey points used in the 19th century to measure the shape of the Earth; a World Heritage site.

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Hammerfest kirke

Hammerfest kirke

The town church, dating from 1961, built after the town was destroyed at the end of the Second World War.

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Isbjørnklubben

Isbjørnklubben

A museum and society founded in 1963, with exhibits on Arctic hunting and the Arctic, next to the tourist information office.

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Salen

Salen

A hill above the town with views over Hammerfest, its harbour and the sea.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport serves Hammerfest?

Hammerfest is served by Hammerfest (HFT).

How far is the airport from central Hammerfest?

Hammerfest airport is about 2 km from central Hammerfest.

How do I get from the airport to central Hammerfest?

From Hammerfest airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

What are the must-sees in Hammerfest?

Highlights of Hammerfest include Meridianstøtta, Hammerfest kirke, Isbjørnklubben, and Salen.

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