Hammerfest
[hah-mer-fest] /ˈhɑ mərˌfɛst/
noun
1.
a seaport in N Norway: the northernmost town in Europe.
/Norwegian 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)
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