Hammerfest
Port call at Hammerfest (Norway). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to city centre, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.
One of the northernmost towns in the world, beyond the Arctic Circle. A terminal in the centre of Hammerfest. A view of the islands and the Barents Sea.
Practical tips
- Hammerfest town centre within walking distance
- Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society Museum
- Taxis available
- Local excursions available to book
Warnings
- Extremely cold, even in summer
- Mosquitoes in season
- Midnight sun in summer – bring a sleep mask
- Few restaurants
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Best option summary
By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.
No ship shuttle reported.
Free - 5 min - free
Easy access to shops, cafés and the tourist information office
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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.
Transport options
24 option(s) shown for Hammerfest
Walk to city centre
Hammerfest town centre / Havnegata
Walk to the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society
The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society / Isbjørnklubben
Cruise shuttle to city centre
Hammerfest town centre / Havnegata
Walk to the Museum of Reconstruction
Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and North Troms
Walk to Hammerfest bus station
Hammerfest bus station
Taxi to Meridian Column
Meridian Column / Struve Geodetic Arc
Taxi to Salen viewpoint
Salen viewpoint
Taxi to Hammerfest Airport
Hammerfest Airport
Walk to Hammerfest Church
Hammerfest Church
Bus to Meridian Column
Meridian Column / Fuglenes
Bus to Hammerfest Airport
Hammerfest Airport
Private chauffeur service to Hammerfest Airport
Hammerfest Airport
Private chauffeur service to Meridian Column
Meridian Column / Struve Geodetic Arc
Walk to Salen viewpoint
Salen viewpoint
Walk to Fuglenes
Fuglenes Quay / coastal area
Walk to Meridian Column
Meridian Column / Struve Geodetic Arc
Taxi to Forsøl
Forsøl village
Private chauffeur service to Forsøl
Forsøl village
Taxi to Kvalsund Bridge
Kvalsund Bridge / Kvalsundet viewpoint
Private chauffeur service to Kvalsund Bridge
Kvalsund Bridge / Kvalsundet viewpoint
Bus to Forsøl
Forsøl village
Bus to Kvalsund
Kvalsund village / bridge area
Taxi to the reindeer experience area
Reindeer experience / local Sami activity area
Taxi to Alta Airport
Alta Airport