Visit Alta

Visit Alta Visit Alta is a destination company, which brings together the tourism industry for Alta region. Haldde (902 masl).

Welcome to Alta 💚

In 1899, Kristian Birkeland built the world's first Northern Lights observatory on the top of Mt. Alta is a great choice for vistors seeking to experience the magic of the Northern Lights. As since year 2000, it has been named the City of the Northern Lights. The stable climate with many days of clear sky and in general very good weather conditions are reasons why several international scientific expeditions carried out in Alta.

Alta is a place where everyone can feel welcome. 🌈The upcoming weekend, Alta Pride will bring people together to celebra...
17/08/2026

Alta is a place where everyone can feel welcome. 🌈

The upcoming weekend, Alta Pride will bring people together to celebrate love and diversity. Explore the colorful programme at Alta Pride 🧡

📸: Mediaveien/Alta kommune

Did you know that Alta was home to the largest industry north of the Arctic Circle? ⚒️ Kåfjord Church was built in 1837 ...
11/08/2026

Did you know that Alta was home to the largest industry north of the Arctic Circle? ⚒️

Kåfjord Church was built in 1837 to serve the community that grew up around the Kåfjord copperworks. The copperworks, which was established on the site in 1826, grew to become the largest industry north of the Arctic Circle at the time.

Today, the church in Kåfjord is the only remaining building on the site from this period, and one of the few buildings in Alta that was not burned down during World War II. You can follow the cultural trail through the area and experience the remains of some buildings that were once part of one of the most important industrial sites in Northern Norway.

Read more about the copperworks 👉 https://visitalta.no/en/article/alten-copper-mines-large-industry-in-alta/

📸: Kurt Johansen/Alta kommune (1), Visit Alta (2-4)

06/08/2026

Looking for a cozy Sunday activity in Alta? ☕🐾

Every Sunday throughout August, the Husky Café at Holmen Husky Lodge is open from 11-14. Enjoy homemade cinnamon buns, coffee and plenty of dog cuddles 😍

Thanks for sharing Holmen Husky Lodge

03/08/2026

Arctic gold 🧡 The cloudberry season is here, and Bjørnfjell Mountain Lodge has started gathering this year’s golden treasure.

With buckets in hand, they head out into the landscape in search of the small, flavourful berries that grow wild in the North. Cloudberries are a highly sought-after delicacy, offering a distinct taste of the region, and now they are making their way to the plate.

For locals, cloudberries are more than just an ingredient. They are a taste of tradition, nature, and celebration. Many look forward to enjoying cloudberries on Christmas Eve, often served as "multekrem", a classic dessert that has earned a cherished place on many Christmas tables.

Thanks for sharing

Let's go, Offroad Finnmark! 😍👏🚴‍♀️Alta is home to Offroad Finnmark, which started this weekend. And there is more to com...
27/07/2026

Let's go, Offroad Finnmark! 😍👏🚴‍♀️

Alta is home to Offroad Finnmark, which started this weekend. And there is more to come! Today, the toughest challenge begins: OF700, the world's longest and most demanding MTB race.

Biking is a part of our DNA and an important part of our everyday life. The city is surrounded by trails and with easy access to Finnmarksvidda, the next adventure is always close.

As a proud partner of Visit Alta, Offroad Finnmark also shares tips for shorter and more leisurely bike routes around town 👉 https://visitalta.no/en/article/biking-is-part-of-altas-dna/

📸: Offroad Finnmark

Look for the "Approved by Visit Alta" label ✅When visiting Alta, choosing businesses with the "Approved by Visit Alta" l...
22/07/2026

Look for the "Approved by Visit Alta" label ✅

When visiting Alta, choosing businesses with the "Approved by Visit Alta" label means choosing quality, sustainability, and authentic local experiences. These businesses are committed to delivering services that reflect our values: united, trustworthy, and conscious.

As a guest, you can feel confident that your visit supports local value creation and community well-being, while enjoying professional, high-quality services and experiencing true Arctic Living 💚

Se all Approved by-businesses here: https://visitalta.no/en/article/approved-by-visit-alta/

📸: Flatlight/Visit Alta

Midnight sun season is coming to an end 🧡   📸:  from the archive
18/07/2026

Midnight sun season is coming to an end 🧡

📸: from the archive

Help us take care of our home 💚As a guest in Alta, you are encouraged to make sustainable choices to help protect the re...
14/07/2026

Help us take care of our home 💚

As a guest in Alta, you are encouraged to make sustainable choices to help protect the region's nature and culture.

Small choices make a big difference, from how you travel and move around, to how you experience and respect the places you visit.

Read more tips on how to travel green 👉 https://visitalta.no/en/article/how-to-travel-green-in-alta/

📸: Onga

Adresse

Markedsgata 3
Alta
9510

Åpningstider

Mandag 08:00 - 16:00
Tirsdag 08:00 - 16:00
Onsdag 08:00 - 16:00
Torsdag 08:00 - 16:00
Fredag 08:00 - 16:00

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+4799100022

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