Kvalsund

Welcome to Kvalsund! This small idyllic village was previously the centre of the municipality of the same name, but is now a part of Hammerfest municipality. Here you can find nature experiences in abundance, whether you want to explore the area’s wild nature and diverse landscapes or visit some of the spectacular mountain tops that embrace the settlement and the fjord. For those of you who want to take things a little more leisurely, you can take a stroll around the harbour and Kvalsund church. It was built in 1936 and is the only building that survived the Second World War. In the centre of the town, you will find two large stones with engravings which are said to be around 2 500 years old. Here you can also cross the Kvalsund bridge, either on foot, by cycle or with a car. The beautiful suspension bridge connects Kvalsund with Kvaløya and Hammerfest. The settlement was originally a sea Sami community founded around the primary industries. In recent times both public and service sectors and not least the mineral company and copper mine Nussir, have contributed to growth in the area and created jobs.