Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hammerfest Kirke
CHURCH
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(Kirkegata 33; 7.15am-3pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat,
noon-1pm Sun mid-Jun-mid-Aug)
Behind the altar of Hammerfest's contemporary
church, consecrated in 1961, the glorious stained-glass window positively glows in the
summer sun. The wooden frieze along the organ gallery depicts highlights of the town's
history. The chapel in the cemetery across the street is the only building in town to have
survived WWII.
St Michaels Catholic Church
CHURCH
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(cnr Strandgata & Mellomgata)
With a strong claim to be the
world's most northerly Catholic church, St Michaels, serving a congregation of barely 90
souls, is immediately recognisable by the striking mosaic of the eponymous saint that ex-
tends the length of its facade.
Sleeping
Rica Hotel Hammerfest
HOTEL €€
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( 78 42 57 00;
www.rica.no
; Sørøygata 15; s/d from
Nkr950/1200; )
Constructedinagreeablemellowbrick,thishotelhasanattractive
bar and lounge and well-furnished rooms, most with harbour views. Its Arctic Menu res-
taurant, Skansen Mat og Vinstue, serves excellent local fare.
Hotel Skytterhuset
HOTEL €€
( 78 42 20 10;
www.skytterhuset.no
; Skytterveien 24; s/d Nkr850/1050; )
The three spurs of this secluded hotel, overlooking the town, look decidedly barrackslike
from the outside and with good reason; it was originally built as living quarters for sum-
mertime fishwives from Finland who worked in the large Findus processing factory. Long
ago converted to a friendly, cosy hotel, it's a good option with solarium and free sauna.
Camping Storvannet
CAMPGROUND €
( 78 41 10 10; storvannet@yahoo.no; Storvannsveien; car/caravan sites Nkr155/
215, 2-/4-bed cabins Nkr400/460;
late May-late Sep)
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