Join a walking tour that follows a path through Hammerfest's past and up to the top of nearby Mount Salen for magnificent views of the Arctic Ocean and surrounding islands.
The guided hike begins in the city of Hammerfest and passes by the distinctive parish church before heading for the slopes of Mount Salen. On your way out of town, you follow Gammelveien (the old road), which is essentially a hiking path around Mount Salen that in the past was the only way in and out of the city. During your ascent, you pass through Hammerfest’s only forest, Jansvannskogen. Reaching the mountain's summit demands good general physical fitness, but the stunning views are worth it. On a clear day you can see the islands of Melkøya, Sørøya, and Seiland. The route down follows a popular zigzag path to the town center, where you take a well-earned rest before heading back to the ship.
Daily. All year.
10:45 from Hammerfest port.
1,5 hours.
English.
No child discount. The minimum age to participate is 16 years. Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Guide, safety equipment, warm drink and snack.
Special conditions: Minimum 4 participants.
Requirements and clothing: Good physical conditions are required. Your guide will bring necessary safety equipment (such as cell phone, first aid kit, knife and guiding rope). We recommend wearing warm and windproof clothing and hiking shoes. We recommend bringing a backpack with water bottle, extra clothing, camera and sunglasses. It is not possible to rent hiking sticks on the ship.
Weather dependent: All outdoor activities are weather dependent and may be cancelled or replaced by more suitable alternatives should the conditions not permit to run the tour as planned. A full refund will be made for activities cancelled by the supplier due to weather conditions.