Live in Hammerfest

Hammerfest municipality is an exciting and diverse municipality located in Troms and Finnmark county. The municipality has about 10,500 inhabitants and covers an area of 848.3 km². The municipality consists of several islands, including Sørøya, Seiland and Kvaløya, as well as parts of the mainland. Hammerfest city is the world’s northernmost city with over 5000 inhabitants and has a long and rich history as a trading and fishing village. 

Hammerfest municipality has a lot to offer for both residents and visitors. The municipality has a varied business sector, including oil and gas industry, fisheries, tourism, trade and public sector. The municipality also has an active cultural life, with several festivals, events, museums, galleries and cultural center. Some of the most famous attractions in the municipality are the Meridian Column, which is a world heritage site, Struve’s geodetic arc, which is a geodetic measurement point, and the Arctic Cathedral, which is a beautiful church in modern style. 

Hammerfest municipality is a great place to live and work for people of all ages. The municipality has a good education offer, with several kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools and college. The municipality also has a good health and care offer, with hospital, emergency room, home service and nursing home. The municipality also has a rich outdoor life, with many opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, cycling and boating.