Place to visit
MS Hamburg, Norway: what it is and when to go
MS Hamburg is a shipwreck in Norway (Svolvær). Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is December to March and May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Shipwreck · Diving, History
- Where
- Norway
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TOS Tromsø, 238 km as the crow flies
- Website
- dive-links.com
- Coordinates
- 68.23333, 14.53433
What it is and where
MS Hamburg is a shipwreck in Norway (Svolvær).
It is in Svolvær, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 68.23333, 14.53433; the nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS, Tromsø), 238 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Diving and History places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit MS Hamburg is December to March and May to September.
- JanBest time1:44
- FebBest time7:10
- MarBest time11:03
- AprPossible15:16
- MayBest time19:47
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time22:46
- AugBest time17:03
- SepBest time12:44
- OctPossible8:40
- NovPossible3:57
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | December to March and May to September | April and October to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: MS Hamburg has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Svolvær ChurchChurch in Vågan, Norway1.2 km
- Lofoten War Memorial MuseumWorld War II Museum in Svolvær, Norway1.3 km
- LofotpilsBrewery1.4 km
- SvolværgeitaMountain peak in Vågan, Norway2.7 km
- Vågan ChurchChurch in Vågan, Norway2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Diving
- German battleship Tirpitz: 1939 Bismarck-class battleship
- German battleship Scharnhorst: 1936 Scharnhorst-class battleship
- German cruiser Blücher: 1937 Admiral Hipper-class cruiser
- Soviet submarine K-278 Komsomolets: nuclear-powered attack submarine
- German submarine U-35: 1936 Type VIIA submarine
- German submarine U-864: 1943 Type IXD-1 submarine
Every Norway place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is MS Hamburg?
It is a shipwreck in Norway.
When is the best time to visit MS Hamburg?
December to March and May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to MS Hamburg?
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS), 238 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Svolvær Church, Lofoten War Memorial Museum, Lofotpils. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
- Svolvær28 places to see in and around Svolvær, Norway: Vågakallen, Vågan Church, Gimsøystraumen Bridge. Best time: December to March and May to September.
- Diving27 places for diving in Norway, from German battleship Tirpitz to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and dayl
- NorwayBefore travelling to Norway: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Norway isn't in the EU, but it is in the European Economic Area: Spanish citizens can en…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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