Population 970 / 70.5 degrees north

Havøysund, Norway

Located at what feels like the end of the world, Havøysund is a special little fishing village. 

Fun Facts About Havøysund

Latitude: 70.5 degrees north

Population: 970

Sami Name: Ávanuorri

 

Måsøy Municipality

In this Travel Guide...

Things to See & Do

Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Havøysund

Måsøy Museum

Located in what used to be a rectory, the museum has a collection of tools and technical equipment used by fishermen. It also has exhibitions showing what houses looked like in older times. 

Hammerfest Church

Hammerfest Church was completed in 1961 and is designed to look like the fish-drying racks found in Northern Norway. 

Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!

Salenfjellet

Salenfjellet is the hill overlooking the town. There is a hiking trail that will take you up to the top. The 15-minute walk begins behind Hammerfest City Hall. 

Gammelveien

Gammelveien is the Old Road the circles the town and surrounding hills and lakes. 

Road-Trips

Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Havøysund

Havøysund Tourist Road

The Havøysund Tourist Road is one of the lesser-known tourist roads, but is probably one of my favourites. The landscape is so barren and remote, creating a unique experience as you drive along the rocky landscape along the Arctic Ocean. There aren’t so many places to stop or pass through; what makes this drive wonderful is exactly how remote and rugged it is. And just as you think you’ve arrived at the end of the world, you turn the corner and there is the charming village of Havøysund.

Havøysund TOurist Road

Self-Guided Walks

I currently do not have any self-guided walks available in Havøysund. 

Havøysund on YouTube

Watch my YouTube videos featuring Havøysund

Kautokeino to Havøysund

This drive includes the Alta Canyon and Havøysund Tourist Road. 

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Uniquely Havøysund

Here are some things that you must do and try in Havøysund

History of Havøysund

Havøysund Today

Havøysund is a fishing village with several fish processing factories. There’s also a local church, petrol station, doctors office, shops, sports hall and museum. 

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: No airport

Drive: Havøysund has one road in and out – the Fv899 which also happens to be a national tourist road. 

Train: No train access

Ferry: Havøysund is a port of call for the coastal ferry, with both the northbound and the southbound calling at Havøysund in the morning. 

Getting Around

Havøysund is walkable. 

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

 

Quick Bites

 

Reasonable Restaurants

 

High End & Unique Eats

 

Places to Stay

Camping

 

Cabins & B&Bs

 

Chains & Mid-Range

 

High End & Unique Properties

 

All Posts About Havøysund

Havøysund Photo Diary

Here are photos from my various trips to Havøysund. 

November 2023