Alta

Alta – the Town of the Northern Light

Alta is the largest town in the county of Finnmark in Northern Norway. The world's first Northern Lights observatory was built there at the end of the 19th century and it has earned Alta the name ‘the Town of the Northern Lights’.

In Alta, you can experience the northern lights during the blue season in the middle of winter (November to January), the midnight sun (May to August), Sami culture, reindeer and UNESCO-protected rock carvings dating back 2,000 to 6,200 years.

Activities and sights in Alta:
- Kayaking
- Fly fishing
- Freshwater fishing
- Dog sledging

See prices and hotels for Alta

Explore Norway by car
To help you plan your vacation in Norway we have put together several car routes which combines Spectacular nature, attractions and activities. Along our routes you will find hotels and activities which benefit from our Fjord Pass® discount.
Rent a car here

If you travel Norway by car, buy our discount card Fjord Pass®. You will receive:
- 10% discount on car rental
- Up to 20% discount on accommodation
- 10-25% discount on activities

See list of activities with Fjord Pass® discount in Alta

See all our car routes connected to Alta
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Distances:
Alta – Alta Airport ca 6 km
Alta – Kirkenes ca 464 km
Alta – North Cape ca 237 km
Alta – Tromsø ca 310 km