Guide

The Alta Airport in the Norwegian city of Alta, is located about 6 kilometers from the town center and serves as a major gateway to the unique city. The airport connects Alta to locations such as Oslo, Tromso, Brelevag, Hammerfest, Batsfjord, Kirkenes, Vadso and Lakselv. With its strategic location and convenient connections, the airport is a perfect base to start a vacation through the town of Alta.

The most prominent tourist attraction in the city is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Prehistoric Rock Carvings at Alta. These excavated archaeological marvels date back about 9000 years. The rock carvings are proof of prehistoric human existence and activity during the Ice Age, although this phenomenon is yet unexplained.

Visitors could also visit the Alta Museum, where collections of interesting slate mining materials can be found. The museum is also responsible for the famed Hjemmeluft excavations.

Take a trip to the Haldde observatory. This olden observatory was existent and operational way back 1899 and was restored during the early 1980s. The site is used for observing the aurora borealis phenomenon.

Another Alta attraction is the Sausto Canyon right by the river Alta. The site offers many great recreational and excursion facilities for tourists while the Sausto Canyon gives visitors a fascinating viewpoint of nature. Excursions through the canyon may be done by boat or on foot, with or without a guide.