The Long Arctic Bike Ride
Intermediate
Hammerfest
Finnmark
Urban and Arctic
Hammerfest, Norway’s northernmost town, is a fascinating destination for cyclists and travelers alike.
Located at the same latitude as parts of Siberia and Alaska, it offers a unique Arctic setting – but without permafrost. Visitors can explore nearby mountain trails by bike or hiking, starting right from the town center. Hammerfest itself has a lively atmosphere with hotels, shops, and various dining spots, as well as strong ties to the fishing industry. Cyclists can enjoy a scenic ride from Havøysund to Hammerfest, experiencing dramatic coastal and inland landscapes along the way.
From Hammerfest, local boat connections offer access to surrounding islands as Sørøya and Rolvsøya. It´s also high speed ferry to the town Alta.
Midnight sun between May 16 and July 29.
Day Rides
175 km in Finnmark
Points of Interest
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Getting Here
Hurtigruten/Havila Kystruten
Time northbound: 05:05 AM - 05:45 AM
Time southbound: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Hurtigruten.no and Havilavoyages.com share the route - check both companies for info and tickets. Changes may occure.
High Speed Ferry
Ferry between Hammerfest and Sørøya.
Ferry between Hammerfest and Alta.
Ferry between Hammerfest and Rolvsøya (Gunnarnes).
Check entur.no for info.
Bus Transportation
Bikes can be taken on buses if there is space. The driver decides.
Plane
Hammerfest Airport is located 3 km outside the city.
Time northbound: 05:05 AM - 05:45 AM
Time southbound: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Hurtigruten.no and Havilavoyages.com share the route - check both companies for info and tickets. Changes may occure.
High Speed Ferry
Ferry between Hammerfest and Sørøya.
Ferry between Hammerfest and Alta.
Ferry between Hammerfest and Rolvsøya (Gunnarnes).
Check entur.no for info.
Bus Transportation
Bikes can be taken on buses if there is space. The driver decides.
Plane
Hammerfest Airport is located 3 km outside the city.
Nearby Cycling Routes
Bike and Sail Arctic
620 km (2 stages) in Finnmark and TromsIntermediate Asphalt
Weather
Weather during the cycling season
May
Day temperature
Approx. 6 °C
Rain
Higher
Wind
Moderate
June
Day temperature
Approx. 13 °C
Rain
Higher
Wind
Moderate
July
Day temperature
Approx. 17 °C
Rain
Higher
Wind
Moderate
August
Day temperature
Approx. 16 °C
Rain
Higher
Wind
Moderate
September
Day temperature
Approx. 11 °C
Rain
Higher
Wind
Moderate
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