9 days in Alta Itinerary

Alta is the most populated municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Get outdoors at SarvesAlta Outdoor Activity and Holmen Husky - Dog Sledding Tours. Step off the beaten path and head to Northern Lights Observatory at Haldde and Omdal Farm. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Alta: Lazarettmoen German Field Hospital Remains (in Skoganvarre), Hammerfest (Galleri Syvstjerna, Salen Lookout, &more) and Stabbursdalen nasjonalpark (in Lakselv). Spend the 29th (Thu) exploring nature at Seiland National Park. And it doesn't end there: get a taste of life in the country at Sami Siida, don't miss a visit to Bubbelen, see the interesting displays at Tirpitz Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Elvebakken Church.

For reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Alta road trip planning site.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiport is Tromsø Airport. December in Alta sees daily highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C at night.