Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society

Other Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway

What to expect

The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society is a unique attraction located in Hammerfest, Norway. This society has a long history and is the world's second-largest club, with over 282,000 registered members. Visitors can become members and receive a diploma and a polar bear pin as proof of visiting the World's Northernmost City. The society has an exhibition showcasing its proud traditions with fishing and hunting in arctic conditions, as well as polar expeditions in Hammerfest. The exhibition is free to enter and is a great place to learn about the town's history and its significance as a trading port. The society is a great place to visit for families, with its interactive exhibits and unique membership opportunity

Plan your family visit to the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society with these blog insights 👇

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08/14/21: Alta and Hammerfest – Last towns before the North Cape

08/14/21: Alta and Hammerfest – Last towns before the North Cape
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Hammerfest to visit the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society to become members. Unfortunately, it was closed, but we took pictures and plan to request membership by mail

Highlights: We were looking forward to becoming members, but the place was closed. We took photos to show our visit anyway ✨