5 days in Alta Itinerary

Alta is the most populated municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Alta: Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum (in Indre Billefjord) and Salen Lookout (in Hammerfest). Spend the 17th (Sun) exploring nature at Seiland National Park. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Northern Lights Cathedral, learn more about the world around you at Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, don't miss a visit to Bubbelen, and see the interesting displays at Tirpitz Museum.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Alta trip planning site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Tromsø Airport. In December in Alta, expect temperatures between -2°C during the day and -9°C at night.