Emergency numbers:

• Fire 110
• Police 112
• Ambulance 113

Getting here:
How do you get to the Realm of Hamsun?

Map and distances:
Map and distances in the Realm of Hamsun

Travel information for Nordland County:
Around-the-clock information about timetables for buses, Hurtigruten (Coastal Steamer), express boats and ferries in Nordland County – Phone 177.

Midnight Sun and Polar Nights:
The Midnight Sun season in our region is from May 22 to July 18. During this period, the sun remains above the horizon and it is light 24-hours a day. The Midnight Sun is only visible in clear weather. The Polar Nights here are from November 30 to January 12. During this period, we experience twilight only a few hours a day. The “blue night” towards the south just before it becomes dark is particularly beautiful.

Northern Lights:
"Aurora Borealis" is the Latin name for the Northern Lights - solar winds that meet the atmosphere in a zone around the Magnetic North Pole. The Northern Lights are only visible when the sky is dark and clear, from August to April, and they are most intense from 10 pm to midnight. The Realm of Hamsun region is a fantastic place to experience the beautiful and intense play of colours given off by the Northern Lights.