Hammerfest

[ hah-mer-fest ]

noun

1. a seaport in N Norway: the northernmost town in Europe.

Hammerfest

/ ˈhamərfɛst /

noun

1. a port in N Norway, on the W coast of Kvalöy Island: the northernmost town in Europe, with uninterrupted daylight from May 17 to July 29 and no sun between Nov 21 and Jan 21; fishing and tourist centre. Pop: 9157 (2004 est)

Example Sentences

“Hammerfest was held for many years at a weird bar in rural Georgia,” she said.

From The Daily Beast

Another excursion was made to ksfjord, and the steamboat rejoined as far as Hammerfest, the furthest point reached.

From Project Gutenberg

We next came to Hammerfest, in 70° 40' north latitude, the most northern town in the world.

From Project Gutenberg

It has not been published, but is in the possession of Consul Rein at Hammerfest.

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The public crier pursues his ancient vocation at Hammerfest, not however with a noisy bell, but with a more melodious trumpet.

From Project Gutenberg

We reached Hammerfest on the last day of July, and re-occupied our old quarters.

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