HAMMERFEST CRUISE PORT
Events: Hammerfest Days (July) Cruise Season: February-October Average temperature (Celsius): March - 3.6 – May 3.3 - July 11.5 – Sept 6.7
Useful links: www.yr.no (weather service) Cruise Information: www.visithammerfest.no / www.hammerfesthavn.no
Zigzag-Path Hammerfest. Photo: Zbigniew Wantuch
HAMMERFEST
The northernmost town in the world
Welcome to Hammerfest, the northernmost town in the world! In Hammerfest, this micro metropolis in the Arctic,
tradition meets modern spirit. The town is a typical reconstruction town, where contemporary architecture is replacing
post-WWII reconstruction buildings. Visitors can experience Hammerfest by strolling through the city or visiting its
museums. From the early “Pomor” trade with Russia, to a town completely lost in flames, a rich tradition of Arctic
hunting and fishing; and, more recently, industrial development in energy and gas: Hammerfest bears a unique and
exciting history.
ATTRACTIONS/EXCURSIONS
HAMMERFEST SAMI CAMP
Panoramic drive with stops/photo stops at
Mikkelgammen (with tastings) and Salen viewpoint.
At Salen, you have a fantastic view over Hammerfest.
Mikkelgammen is situated on Mount Salen. Here we
meet a Sami herding family and learn about their
history, culture and everyday life. Samples of Sami
food will be served: reindeer meat, smoked fish and
cloudberries.
Duration: 2 hours
Transport: Bus
Driving distance: 4-5 km
To be served: Sami food
Level: Less walking – easy tour
Capacity: 90 pax
HAMMERFEST AND THE POLAR BEAR SOCIETY
Sightseeing through Hammerfest with entrance to
the Polar Bear Society and a photo stop at the
UNESCO Meridian Monument. The Royal and Ancient
Polar Bear Society has an exhibition showing the
town’s proud traditions of hunting and fishing in
Arctic areas. When you have experienced some of this
Arctic life and the kingdom of the polar bears, you can
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round off your visit by signing up for membership at
the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society.
Duration: 2 hours
Transport: Bus
Driving distance: 4-5 km
Level: Less walking – easy tour
Capacity: 90 pax
HAMMERFEST AND THE MUSEUM OF
RECONSTRUCTION
Sightseeing through Hammerfest with entrance to
the museum of reconstruction and a photo stop at the
UNESCO Meridian Monument. The exhibition at the
Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and
North-Troms aims to convey the poignancy of the
dramatic events of WWII: the forced evacuation, the
conflagration and the restoration of Finnmark and
North-Troms. Never before has any war had such dire
consequences for the people of our country.
Duration: 2 hours
Transport: Bus
Driving distance: 4-5 km
Level: Less walking – easy tour
Capacity: 90 pax
BOAT TOUR TO ALTA
Alta is the biggest town in Finnmark and is a hub for
Northern Lights hunters. On this trip by speedboat
and bus you will experience Arctic nature along the
coastline and the stunning Rock Art of Alta, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site that gives insights into the
ancient history of Northern Norway. This excursion
can be organised with or without a lunch break.
Duration: 6 hours without lunch, 7 hours with lunch
Transport: Boat and bus
Level: 1.5 km walk at museum – easy tour
Capacity: depending on boat, up to 90 pax
HIKING TOUR
We start off in the centre, passing through the town
and by the church before we walk up Gammelveien
(The Old Trail). There is a steep climb up the
mountain. As we reach the top, we walk through a
small forrest and end up at the viewing point on
Mount Salen. The guide will provide a typical
Norwegian hiking snack during the short breaks on
the hike. The tour then continues down Sikk-sakkveien (The Zig-zag trail) and back to the ship.
Duration: 2 hours
Transport: No
Refreshments will be served
Mikkelgammen Sami Camp. Photo: Zbigniew Wantuch
The Polar Bear Society. Photo: Zbigniew Wantuch
Level: Experienced hikers
Capacity: 80 pax
Footwear & clothing: Sturdy, comfortable shoes and
warm clothes
A WALK IN THE TOWN
For anyone wishing to discover Hammerfest by
foot our walking tour in the town centre is the best
choice. We start at the Tourist Information and visit
the protestant church of Hammerfest with its special
architecture which is a reference to one of our oldest
traditions. We continue to the Museum of
Reconstruction. The exhibition here portrays events
from World War II in the North of Norway and how
this region was reconstructed afterwards. You will see
how the powers of endurance showed in that period,
dating back to the olden days of arctic hunting and
fishing in Hammerfest, by visiting the Polar Bear Society.
Duration: 2 hours
Toilet: Yes
Level: Easy tour
Capacity: 80 pax
Footwear & clothing: Sturdy, comfortable shoes and
warm clothes
EL-BIKE CLASSIC
PORT & TOURIST INFORMATION
PORT OF HAMMERFEST
Visiting address: Hamnegata, NO-9615 Hammerfest, Norway
Mailing address: P.O.B. 123, NO-9615 Hammerfest, Norway
Phone/Fax: +47 78 40 74 00
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.hammerfesthavn.no
TOURIST INFORMATION
Hammerfest Tourist Information
Visiting address: Hamnegt. 3
Distance from port: Pier 1 = 10 m / Pier 9 = 3 km
Mailing address: P.O.B. 504, NO-9615 Hammerfest
Phone/Fax: +47 78 41 21 85
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.visithammerfest.no
GENERAL INFORMATION
Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: Pier 1 Yes / Pier 9 NO
Shuttle bus: Mandatory
Parking place for buses: Pier 1 = 20 m / Pier 9 = 500 m
Taxi: YES
Rental cars: YES
Public transportation: NO
Shopping: Pier 1 = 200 m / Pier 9 = 3 km
Polar Heroes. Photo: Zbigniew Wantuch
Hammerfest is electrifying – we take that literally!
Experience Hammerfest by a guided tour with electric
bikes. With this El-Bike fun is guaranteed. First stop is
the Meridian Column, our UNESCO world heritage site.
After that we head for the Energy House that shows
you all aspects of our energy history. Finally, our tour
leads to the viewpoint on Mount Salen with its
fantastic vista.
Duration: 2 hours
Toilet: Yes
Level: Easy tour
Capacity: 12 pax
Footwear & clothing: Sturdy, comfortable shoes and
warm clothes
THE ENERGY HOUSE
In beautiful surroundings on the site of the first
power station in Northern Europe (1891), where
hydroelectricity for the street lights was produced,
is the Energy House. In this new and interactive
centre you will have the opportunity of experiencing
technology for the production of different energy
sources like wind, tidal water and LNG (gas).
Duration: 1.5 hours
Toilet: Yes
Local currency: NOK
ATM: YES, Pier 1 = 100m / YES, Pier 9 = 3 km
Currency exchange: YES, Pier 1 = 20 m / YES, Pier 9 = 3 km
Tax refund: NO
Public telephones in pier area: NO
Internet access in pier area: YES, Tourist Information
Mailboxes in pier area: YES
Distances: Airport to Pier 1 = 4 km / Pier 9 = 1 km
City centre to Pier 1 = 200 m / Pier 9 = 3 km
Nearest hospital: Pier 1 = 3 km / Pier 9 = 500 m
PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & INFORMATION
Bunkers delivery /method: Available,
only marine diesel / gasoil
Supplies: Available
Waste handling: YES
Waste water method: Truck
Tugboats: YES, but not compulsory
Anchorage*: YES
Pontoons: NO
Pilot: VHF Ch. 12 / 16
Emergency: Channel 16
Medical emergency: 113
Charts: Norwegian Chart no. 98, 101 and 489
Tidal movement: Average 2.2 m
ISPS approved: YES
Level: Less walking - easy tour
Capacity: 20 pax
POLAR HEROES
This excursion takes you back to the days of
Norway’s great explorers. In the footsteps of the local
polar hero Adolf Henrik Lindstrøm we let you explore
the Arctic. Lindstrøm was chef on board one of the
vessels that crossed the North-Western passage and
was on the expedition to the South Pole, both with
Roald Amundsen. Famous for his good and healthy
cooking and his joyful Hammerfest spirit, Lindstrøm
was the heart of these extreme explorations. We take
you on a polar hike and let you try his famous dish
“Biff à la Lindstrøm.”
Duration: 2 hours (January – April)
Toilet: Yes
Food served: Yes
Level: Experienced hikers
Capacity: 20 pax
Footwear & clothing: Very warm clothes and sturdy
shoes
Designated quays for cruise ships: 3
Ship tenders allowed: YES
Beam: Pier 1 = 220 m Pier 9 = 280 m
Max size ship in port: No limits
Max number of passenger per day in port: No limitation
Max number of ships per day in port: 2 – 3,
according to the length of stay
Ship’s stay min /max: No limitation
Environmental limitations /restrictions:
According Norwegian and international regulations
Port facilities according to
Cruise Norway`s guidelines: YES
Maximum ship length: No limitation
Maximum ship draft and depth in sea: Pier 1 = 8 m /
Pier 9 = 14 m
Maximum ship air draft if bridge: No limitation
Crew facilities: No facilities dedicated for crew
* IF ANCHORAGE
Type of bottom: Mud and sand
Minimum depth: 50 m
Distance from anchorage to tender pier: 6 nm
= anchorage
Fuglenes
Quay 23
QUAY:
1
2
9
23
LENGTH:
170 m
75 m
142 m
140 m
DRAFT:
8.5-10 m
7.5-10 m
11 m
7.3 m
AIRDRAFT:
-
BEAM:
220 m
110 m
280 m
-
HEIGHT QUAYSIDE:
4.5 m
4.5 m
4.2 m
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Quay 9
Quay nr. 1
1
500 m
SCALE
Quay nr. 2
HAMMERFEST
city centre
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