Salen

From the Hammerfest market square a footpath runs up Salen (the "Saddle"; 86m/282ft), the ridge of hills on the south side of the town; the climb to the top takes 20minutes. It can also be reached on a road running to the east of the town past a small lake, the Storvatn. From the west end of the hill there is a extensive view of the open sea.