Data Centers in Hamar

Hamar – Sustainable Power for High-Density Compute

Low-Cost Green Energy for Scalable Infrastructure

Hamar is a strategic alternative for enterprises requiring massive hydroelectric power and extreme reliability without the pricing premiums of capital cities. This market is a primary choice for high-performance computing and sustainability-focused organizations that prioritize long-term cost predictability.

Hamar: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Hamar serves as a vital secondary node in the Norwegian infrastructure landscape, benefiting from its position on major fiber routes.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 5. As of September 2025, the market features a mix of national incumbents and regional specialists. Expect a carrier availability range of 5–15 providers.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions. As of September 2025, there are no native on-ramps for AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), or Microsoft Azure in the city. Local operators provide low-latency private extensions to Oslo, which acts as the primary gateway for major cloud regions.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Most public peering is handled at the Norwegian Internet eXchange (NIX) in Oslo. Local traffic typically utilizes private peering or backhaul to national exchange points to maintain performance as of September 2025.

Bare Metal: Dedicated hardware options are available through regional providers and global specialists such as Leaseweb or IONOS. These services provide dedicated resources for workloads that do not require virtualization as of September 2025.

Power Analysis

Power is the defining advantage of the Hamar market, offering some of the cleanest and most cost-effective energy in Europe.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is approximately $0.06/kWh, as of September 2025. Combined with a grid that is roughly 96% renewable, these rates provide a significant competitive edge for power-hungry AI and batch processing.

Power Grid Reliability: The local grid is well-engineered and supported by multi-substation redundancy. Reliability is high due to the abundance of local hydroelectric generation, protecting against the instability seen in more congested European markets as of September 2025.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Hamar provides a predictable business environment focused on operational efficiency and regional support.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are located near Hamar Science Park and the growing tech corridor in Innlandet. This location is essential for regional public sector entities and agritech firms that require local data residency as of September 2025.

Regional Market Reach: From Hamar, providers serve the Greater Oslo region and the Norwegian interior. The city is also a primary site for disaster recovery for firms headquartered in the capital.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Hamar offers financial stability through predictable operational costs rather than specific data center tax breaks. This lack of hidden fees allows for more accurate long-term budgeting for infrastructure projects as of September 2025.

Natural Disaster Risk

The natural disaster risk for Hamar is rated Low (1.9/100) as of September 2025. The region is geologically stable and located far enough inland to avoid the severe weather events common to coastal areas.

• Coastal Flood: 6.6 (Moderate). This is a national figure; Hamar’s inland position makes the direct local risk negligible.
• River Flood: 5.9 (Moderate). This is the main concern for the area, though infrastructure is typically built on elevated ground.
• Drought: 2.2 (Low).
• Earthquake: 0.4 (Low).

All other hazards, including tropical cyclones and tsunamis, are not applicable or are considered minor as of September 2025.