The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society, Museums

Address: Rådhusplassen 1

Postal code: N-9600

City: Hammerfest

Telephone: +47 7841 3100

Website: https://www.hammerfest-turist.no/polarbear

Information

Hammerfest proudly claims to be the northernmost town in the world. The Hammerfest Rådhus (town hall) houses the renowned Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society, founded in 1963 by two businessmen in Hammerfest. Their goal was to communicate Hammerfest’s history as an Arctic hunting and commercial center. Admission is free but membership in the club costs NOK 150 and gives you a certificate, sticker and pin. The income is used to finance the museum.Getting there: Located in the basement of the town hall.

The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society, Museums on the map of Hammerfest