Alta, or the city of Arctic light, sits above the Arctic Circle at 70° N. From mid-May to the end of July, as with many places north of here, the midnight sun glows and it never gets dark. Even with long summer days, the temperature rarely reaches above 10° C. Stop by the distinctive Alta Church - or Northern Lights Cathedral - that represents the waving aurora borealis. Nearby, at the head of the Alta Fjord, learn about the thousands of UNESCO-listed prehistoric rock carvings and paintings found here.
Tirpitz War Museum - N/A 2023
Duration: 03 h 00 m
Optional
- Admire the wooden Kåfjord church was built in the style of an English village church in 1837
- Visit the small Tirpitz Museum which displays a unique range of objects that have been collected over a period of time by Even Blomkvist
- Enjoy the beautiful landscape from the viewpoint overlooking the Fjord
World-Famous Slate at Paeskatun N/A 2023
Duration: 02 h 30 m
Optional
- Enjoy the panoramic drive passing by landmarks of recent and historical significance as your guide tells you stories about life in this arctic town
- Stop in Pæskatun, to look at a demonstration of slate-cutting techniques and learn about the history of the area
Alta Museum & Sightseeing
Duration: 02 h 00 m
Included
- Visit The World Heritage Rock Art Centre, Alta Museum, and see some of the roughly 6,000 UNESCO-listed rock art paintings
- Have a short City Sightseeing passing by the most important buildings of the small town
Alta