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)
Hammerfest in American English
(ˈhɑmərˌfɛst)
seaport on an island in N Norway: northernmost city in the world: pop. 7,000