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From Alta: Hammerfest Guided Tour City on 70.7 north.

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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Hammerfest is on the island of Kvaløya and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. In 2005, Hammerfest was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Meridian Pillar at Fuglenes, which marks the northernmost point of measurement on the Struve Meridian Arc.
The Protestant Church of Hammerfest was built by architect Hans Magnus, who among other things also designed the northernmost church in the world on Svalbard.
The Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and North Troms. The first part of the main sequence of exhibits, on the ground floor, depicts the events themselves; the second consists largely of a series of reconstructions of the town during and following its reconstruction.
The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society significance of the polar bear is that this animal is the town's mascot and heraldic crest.
The Struve Geodetic Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through ten countries.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

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    We pick up our guests from any place in Alta.

    What To Expect

    Hammerfest

    Hammerfest has a long history of pomor trade, Arctic sea fisheries, fishing and the fishing industry. Hammerfest received its city charter on 17 July 1789, the same day as Vardø, and the two towns are the oldest in Northern Norway.
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    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Hammerfest Church

    Hammerfest Church is a modernist church built in 1961 in Hammerfest Municipality. The church was designed by Hans Magnus and has approximately 400 seats. Magnus designed the church after taking inspiration from the fish racks used to dry fish in Northern Norway. At the western end of the church building is an organ gallery with an organ from 2010.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Northern Troms

    There are homes, workplaces and other such tableaux, composed mostly of authentic items retained from that time, clearly showing how shockingly basic life was at first as the town's residents rebuilt their homes and lives, literally and exactly from the ground up.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    The Polar Bear Society

    In the museum are a variety of mementos of the early life of Hammerfest, including a profusion of stuffed animals, early Arctic hunting, traveling and camping equipment, and a gallery of photographs, paintings, drawings and writings of and from the town's history.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Kjerkegårdsbukta

    Picturesque and quiet bay. There is a path made of wooden flooring, with equipped rest areas.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • For the safety and comfort of our guests, all tour participants must not be intoxicated or have any obvious illnesses that may affect other participants and must also understand that this tour is suitable for them, otherwise, we may refuse to provide the service without a refund.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Wear warm and comfortable clothing suitable for the weather. Sometimes, due to the weather, part of the road could be closed. We're checking it before the trip, but the weather can change quickly along the trip.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From Alta: Hammerfest Guided Tour City on 70.7 north.?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Snacks
    • Bottled water
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • For the safety and comfort of our guests, all tour participants must not be intoxicated or have any obvious illnesses that may affect other participants and must also understand that this tour is suitable for them, otherwise, we may refuse to provide the service without a refund.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Wear warm and comfortable clothing suitable for the weather. Sometimes, due to the weather, part of the road could be closed. We're checking it before the trip, but the weather can change quickly along the trip.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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