7 days in Alta Itinerary

Alta is the most populated municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Get out of town with these interesting Alta side-trips: Lazarettmoen German Field Hospital Remains (in Skoganvarre), Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum (in Indre Billefjord) and Hammerfest (Salen Lookout & Struve Geodetic Arc). Spend the 26th (Tue) exploring nature at Seiland National Park. Spend the 27th (Wed) exploring nature at Stabbursdalen nasjonalpark. There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Northern Lights Cathedral, make a trip to Bubbelen, and admire all the interesting features of Northern Lights Observatory at Haldde.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Alta road trip website.

If you are flying in from Finland, the closest major aiport is Tromsø Airport. In July, daytime highs in Alta are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C.