FINNMARK · 70° N

ALTA.
ARCTIC LIVING.

Wide horizons, deep winter, the Alta River and northern lights above a landscape shaped by life at the edge of the Arctic.

The destination

Close to nature.
Far from ordinary.

Alta sits where the sea meets the Finnmark plateau and offers a distinctly Arctic way of travelling.
01 · FINNMARK

Open space.
Quiet nights.
Big skies.

Alta is a gateway to northern landscapes, winter adventures and the northern lights.

Experiences

Build your
Arctic day.

01 · AURORA

Night under the lights

Find dark skies and wait for the aurora to appear across the horizon.

02 · WINTER

Dogs & snow

Experience the landscape through a classic Arctic winter adventure.

03 · STAY

Ice & wilderness

Alta is home to distinctive winter accommodation and remote Arctic experiences.

“Alta is not simply somewhere you go to see the Northern Lights. It is a place to experience what life at the edge of the Arctic feels like.”NORDLYS REISE · ALTA
More than a landscape

Nature is only
half the story.

Alta has a rich cultural history and is a meeting place of different traditions and communities in Northern Norway.
CULTURE

Local stories

Discover the people, history and traditions that shape life in Finnmark.

LANDSCAPE

Alta River

A defining part of the region and its relationship with nature.

ARCTIC

Long seasons

Dark winters and midnight-sun summers create a completely different rhythm of life.

Your expedition

Go further
north.

Tell us what kind of Arctic journey you imagine and how long you want to stay.

Alta journey request