Surroundings

Hammerfest Municipality is made up of three main islands. Kvaløya, where the town of Hammerfest is located, is the urban one with sporting events, concerts and festivals, but it also has small fishing villages such as Forsøl and nature.

Sørøya is the green island of the north, with beautiful sandy beaches. Seiland is the alpine one, with a magnificent national park and glaciers.

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Also the mainland areas of Kvalsund and Skaidi are worth exploring and offer plenty of outdoor opportunities, from mountainbiking and hiking in summer to skiing and snowmobile riding in winter.

Sørøya
Sørøya

The fourth largest island in Norway. Experience nature and relax. Fishing village of Akkarfjord. Hiking in Sandfjellet, Kjøttvikvarden and Tarhalsen. Stay on Akkarfjord Hostell, Gamvik Gjestegård, Eidegården Gjestehus or Sørøya Gjestehus. Photo: Ziggi Wantuch

Seiland
Seiland

Steep mountains, deep fjords and Scandinavia's northernmost glacier. Seiland National Park. Seiland Explore.

Forsøl
Forsøl

The fishing village Forsøl, 10 km away from Hammerfest town. Experience the nature.

Kvalsund
Kvalsund

Kvalsund bridge and Saraby has been chosen as the most beautiful area in Kvalsund municipality. The area offers stunning nature and a varied cultural landscape and can be visited by car.

Skaidi
Skaidi