Hammerfest Cruises, Norway

For those wanting to familiarise themselves with Hammerfest's history, a visit to the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society is a must. This compact museum offers a fascinating glimpse into life across the decades with its collection of taxidermy animals, information about Arctic hunting, and gallery of photographs. 
By becoming a member of this remote society, you'll be rewarded with a certificate of proof - the perfect memento to take back home. Located on the coastal steamer pier, the venue offers a well-stocked gift shop filled with charming souvenirs the whole family will love.

Alternatively, the Museum of Reconstruction delivers a highly emotive retelling of Hammerfest's tragic destruction during World War II. Through a collection of exhibits, you'll discover how the town was razed to the ground by Nazi forces and then rebuilt from the ashes to start anew.

Budding anthropologists can immerse themselves in native Arctic culture with a visit to the Sámi Camp. Sit around a fire in a hand-built turf hut and learn about age-old traditions and life on the land.
Listen to chanting, enjoy indigenous stories, and sample classic Sámi delicacies including dried reindeer meat, cloudberry jam, and smoked salmon. Afterwards, ascend to new heights at the Salen mountain lookout which offers spectacular views of the harbour and town.