Hammerfest
[hah-mer-fest]
- a seaport in N Norway: the northernmost town in Europe.
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“Hammerfest was held for many years at a weird bar in rural Georgia,” she said.
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From Hammerfest we continue our voyage northward along the coast.
Foot-prints of TravelMaturin M. Ballou
And a little happiness will do more than all the cods in Hammerfest!
Hopes and FearsCharlotte M. Yonge
We reached Hammerfest on the last day of July, and re-occupied our old quarters.
Northern TravelBayard Taylor
I have described the smells of Hammerfest, which are its principal characteristic.
Northern TravelBayard Taylor
At either Bergen or Trondhjem take the steamer for Hammerfest.
Hammerfest
- 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)
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