9 days in Finnmark Itinerary

Hammerfest is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. On the 8th (Mon), admire the local landmark of Fountain Mother and Child, then don't miss a visit to Struve Geodetic Arc, then take in the exciting artwork at Galleri Syvstjerna, and finally take some stellar pictures from Salen Lookout. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at The Polar Bear Society, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hammerfest Church, and then see the interesting displays at Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Northern Troms.

For reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Hammerfest trip planner.

Oslo to Hammerfest is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Traveling from Oslo in August, expect nights in Hammerfest to be about the same, around 9°C, while days are little chillier, around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lakselv.

Lakselv is the largest village and administrative centre of Porsanger Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): examine the collection at Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum, identify plant and animal life at Trollholmsund, and then browse for treasures at Antikstore.

To see reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Lakselv road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Hammerfest to Lakselv takes 2.5 hours. August in Lakselv sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Karasjok.

Karasjok or Kárášjohka or Kaarasjoki is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Karasjok: Kautokeino (Samiway, Juhls' Silvergallery AS, &more). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Sapmi Park, explore the world behind art at De Samiske Samlinger - The Sami museum in Karasjok, take an exotic tour of KB-Siida, and ponder the world of politics at Samediggi - Sami Parliament.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Karasjok trip website.

Getting from Lakselv to Karasjok by car takes about an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Batsfjord.

Båtsfjord is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. On the 15th (Mon), take a memorable drive along Varanger Penninsula.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Batsfjord road trip website.

Traveling by car from Karasjok to Batsfjord takes 3.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Batsfjord can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. On the 15th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.