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By Finnmark Tales / Wagner Tours & Guiding
Free cancellation available
Price is $107 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy a guided walk along the Gammelveien trail in Hammerfest with a local guide
    • Learn about the history of Hammerfest and the Gammelveien trail
    • Reach the Salen viewpoint for a full view of Hammerfest from above
    • Descend on Hammerfest's famous zigzag path down to the city center
    • Savor a Norwegian pastry and hot drink as you walk along Gammelveien

Activity location

    • Hammerfest
    • Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kirkegata 29, 9600 Hammerfest, Norway | We will be meeting at the back of the Hammerfest Church, it has a triangle form.
    • Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway

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Hammerfest: Midnight Sun Tales Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00PM
Price details
$106.77 x 2 Adults$213.54
Total
Price is $213.54

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour along Gammelveien trail
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Salen viewpoint
  • Inclusions
    Four professional digital photographs
  • Inclusions
    Hot beverages like tea or coffee
  • Inclusions
    Norwegian pastry
  • Exclusions
    Guarantee to see the sun at midnight

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, People afraid of heights, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Come along on a guided tour along Hammerfest's cherished Gammelveien trail to experience the atmospheric season of the midnight sun, a time when the sun never sets. Built in a community effort from 1896-98, Gammelveien trail is ideal for experiencing the breathtaking midnight sun while delving into the rich history of Hammerfest with a local guide.

    Wind your way up towards Salenfjellet, passing World War II history markers. The Arctic Ocean and surrounding islands will accompany you for a while before you turn to walk on the backside of Mount Salen.

    Reach Salen viewpoint, where you’ll have a full view of Hammerfest from above. Then, descend on Hammerfest's famous zigzag path down to the city center where at the foot of the path, you will see one of Hammerfest's famous landmarks: the blue music pavilion. There the tour will end.

    Your adventure also includes four professional digital photographs, hot beverages like tea or coffee, and a delightful Norwegian pastry to savor along the way.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hammerfest
    • Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kirkegata 29, 9600 Hammerfest, Norway | We will be meeting at the back of the Hammerfest Church, it has a triangle form.
    • Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway