Hammerfest (town)

Hammerfest or Hámmárfeasta is a town in Norway located on an island called Kvaløya. It has a population of over 10,000 people and is known for its midnight sun during the summer months and polar night during the winter months. Hammerfest has a harbor that is used to process natural gas from the Snøhvit gas field. The town has a long history, including being bombed during World War II, and has since rebuilt and become an important industrial center in northern Norway.

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Category:Towns in Norway
Category:Settlements in Finnmark