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Hammerfest, Kvaløya

#3 among attractions in Kvaløya

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Hammerfest, Kvaløya

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Alternative names: Area: 1.15 mi²Coordinates: 70°39'49"N, 23°40'45"E
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Hammerfest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hammerfest Church, The Polar Bear Society, Museum of Reconstruction, Håja.

  • hammerfest church~840 ftSW
    Church

    Hammerfest Church, Hammerfest

    5 min walk • Hammerfest Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Gamvik Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located in the town of Hammerfest.

  • the polar bear society hammerfest~440 ftNE
    History museum, Museum, Historical place

    The Polar Bear Society, Hammerfest

    3 min walk • The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society locates a small exhibition in the town of Hammerfest in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. The significance of the polar bear is that this animal is the town's mascot and heraldic crest.

  • museum of reconstruction hammerfest~570 ftS
    Specialty museum, Museum

    Museum of Reconstruction, Hammerfest

    3 min walk • The Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and North Troms is a museum in the town of Hammerfest, Norway. As was much of Northern Norway, the entire town of Hammerfest was razed to the ground by the retreating Nazi German military forces at the end of World War II.

  • haja5.5 miW
    Island

    Håja

    141 min walk • Håja or Jievju is an unpopulated island in Hammerfest Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. Håja is located in the Sørøysundet strait, between the larger islands of Kvaløya to the east, Seiland to the south, and Sørøya to the northwest.

  • svartfjellet kvaloya location map
    6.9 miSE
    Natural attraction, Mountain

    Svartfjellet, Kvaløya

    175 min walk • Svartfjellet is the highest mountain on the island of Kvaløya in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The 629-metre tall summit lies in Hammerfest Municipality, about 11 kilometres southeast of the town of Hammerfest.

  • melkoya2.5 miNW
    Island

    Melkøya

    63 min walk • Melkøya is an island in Hammerfest Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The 0.69-square-kilometre island is connected to the town of Hammerfest by the Melkøysund Tunnel which was completed in 2003.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hammerfest?

Nearby attractions include The Polar Bear Society, Hammerfest (3 min walk), Museum of Reconstruction, Hammerfest (3 min walk), Hammerfest Church, Hammerfest (5 min walk).

Where to next? Visit finnmark Finnmark region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Norway.

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