About
Birthplace of the northern lights, with a perfect location for aurora viewing and fewer crowds.
Why go
- Less crowded alternative to tromso
- Experience the crazy aurora with less light pollution
- Unforgettable orca encounters during the winter season
Must try
- Visit the alta museum on 6,000-year-old rock carvings
- Consider the sorrisniva ice hotel to sleep inside the aurora
- Ride the iron ore train
Pro tips
- Go between oct-mar for northern lights
- Plan more time for the scenic route from alta to nordkapp
- Starting point of the european route e45
Good to know
- Pack for minus twenty
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