The Far North - Norway - page 763

Camping Storvannet CAMPGROUND
( GOOGLE MAP ; 78 41 10 10; [e-mail] ; Storvannsveien; car/caravan sites Nkr200/
210, 2-/4-bed cabins Nkr450/500; Jun-Sep)
Beside a lake and overlooked by a giant apartment complex, this pleasant site, Hammer-
fest's only decent camping option, is small so book your cabin in advance.

Rica Hotel Hammerfest HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 78 42 57 00; www.rica.no ; Sørøygata 15; d Nkr890-1605; )
Constructed in agreeable mellow brick, this hotel has an attractive if somewhat dated bar
and lounge and well-furnished rooms - they're worth it if you get a harbour view, but over-
priced if not. Its Arctic Menu restaurant, Skansen Mat og Vinstue , serves excellent local
fare.

Hotel Skytterhuset HOTEL
( GOOGLE MAP ; 78 42 20 10; http://4service.no/rom-og-restaurant/hammerfest/skytterhuset-
hotell ; Skytterveien 24; s/d from Nkr595/845; )
The three spurs of this secluded hotel overlooking the town look decidedly like barracks
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 a solarium and free sauna.

Eating & Drinking

Redrum CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.redrum.no ; Storgata 23; snacks & mains Nkr69-190; 11am-2pm Mon,

to 6pm Tue-Thu, to 3am Fri, 11am-5pm & 9pm-3am Sat)
A couple of blocks back from the waterfront, Redrum, with its attractive contemporary de-
cor and flickering candles, saves its energy for weekend wildness, when there's regularly
live music. To the rear, there's a deep, more relaxed wooden patio. Wherever you sit, the
menu's divided into 'burgers' and 'non-burgers' - the latter includes fish and chips, Caesar
salad and pulled pork.