Visit Alta AS

Welcome to Arctic Living in Alta, the northern lights city. Discover your next travel destination, offering an authentic Arctic life experience and the best of Finnmark. Located at the crossroads of the sea and the Finnmarksvidda, this area has been a meeting place for various indigenous peoples since the Stone Age.

Together, they have built a common history and future to master the robust Arctic environment. Alta, known for its 'Three Tribe Meeting,' signifies a settlement where Sami, Kven, and Norwegians have lived side by side for centuries in this Arctic region. The city offers a unique atmosphere with seasonal variations, midnight sun that never sets, and the endless polar night, defining who we are and how we live.

Alta is different, in a good way, providing silence and the intense presence of nature just minutes from the city center. It is a natural hub in the Arctic region with a stable climate that enables a unique collection of exciting activities year-round. The city is urban, warm, and welcoming, much like its residents.