Discover Alta, Norway

Tweet

Mountain landscape in Alta, Norway
Author: arcticroute.com (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)

Alta (map) is a town in Finnmark county, on the northernmost part of Norway. It covers 3,849 sq km (1,486 sq mi) and has a 19,000, making it the northernmost city in the world with a population exceeding 10,000.

Guide to Alta Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Alta that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

View of Altafjorden, Norway
Author: David Torras (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)

More on Alta

Alta is on the western part of Finnmark county, along the Altafjord. The area has been carved by the Altaelva river into one of the largest canyon in Europe. The area is a good place to view the aurora borealis. The warmest month in Alta is July, when the average temperature rises to 17°C (63°F). July is also the wettest month, receiving 54 mm (2.13 in) of precipitation. Coldest months are January and February, when the average low drops to -9°C (16°F).

The earliest evidence of human habitation in Alta is called the Komsa culture, a stone age culture of hunter-gatherers from some 10,000 BC. Petroglyphs found in Alta which have been dated to between 4200 BC and 500 BC and are today preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Prehistoric rock art in Alta
Author: Vberger (public domain)

Visiting Alta

The most practical way to reach Alta is by flight. There are flights from Oslo and Tromsø, among others. Travelers arriving at the airport can take the shuttle bus to the city center. The buses are coordinated to follow the arrival times. Apart from buses, taxis are also available.

Sights & Attractions in Alta

Alta Museum
Museum located at Hjemmeluft that won the Museum of the Year award in 1993. It provides an overview of the history of Alta, from its Stone Age Komsa culture of 7000 BC to present-day developments.

Return to Discover Norway

Get my latest updates on Google+

Tips to become a smart traveler: Useful tips to remember, to get the best out of your travels.

Preparing for a Trip: Systematic approach to help you prepare for your trip.

How to plan your travel itinerary: Step-by-step build to creating the itinerary for your trip.

How to compare hotel room rates: Learn to use a booking search engine to compare rates across all major booking sites.

How to pack your luggage: Useful steps to take when packing your luggage.

Packing List (PDF): Print out this free packing list to make sure you don't forget anything for your trip.

Voltage, Frequency, Plugs & Sockets of the World: Learn about the mains electricity supply in the world.

Travelers' List of Plugs and Sockets (PDF): Easy-to-use list of electricity and plugs for all countries.

Making International Direct Dail Calls: Learn to make IDD calls from anywhere in the world.

IDD Call Prefixes & Country Codes (PDF): Listing of Call Prefixes and Country Codes on one page for you to bring on your trip.

Safety Tips When Traveling Alone: Useful advice for when you travel on your own.

Guide to Health Matters related to Travel: Comprehensive coverage of different issues related to your health when traveling.

Getting Travel Insurance for your trip: Benefits of travel insurance, and advise on when you should signing up for one.

Improve your travel photography: Tips to improve your photography skills, especially when traveling.

Guide to Traveling Around the World: Useful tips for encircling the globe.

Find a hotel

Guests:

Rooms:

Point - Click - Discover!

Thanks for visiting this webpage. To continue exploring, choose another destination!

My World Travel Guides - celebrating a beautiful world beautifully.

Earning a living as a Happy Jobless Guy

I am a Happy Jobless Guy! I am one of the few people who is fortunate enough to earn an income from my websites that I don't to go out to work. My sites get thousands of visitors every day. It has been a long process, but it is something everybody can achieve, and that means YOU. The following are some articles which you might want to read if you want to do what I do: