Alta
Norway · Troms og FinnmarkNO
City/town within Alta Municipality, Finnmark, Norway
Alta, Áltá (Northern Sami), or Alattio (Kven) is a town in Alta Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of the municipality and the major commercial centre in the western part of the county of Finnmark. The town is located on the southern end of Altafjorden at the mouth of the river Altaelva. There are several suburbs around the town: Kåfjord, Kvenvik, and Jiepmaluokta lie to the west; Øvre Alta and Tverrelvdalen lie to the south; and Rafsbotn lies to the east. The famous rock carvings at Alta lie just to the west of the town.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 16,382
- Coordinates
- 69.969, 23.272
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 60 m
Overview of Alta
Alta is a small town in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. The headcount is close to 16,382. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nature and adventure.
Things to do in Alta
Culture in Alta
(9)Alta's culture entries include Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Churches, Historical Sites and Monuments. It is a direct read of Alta's activity profile. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Alta
(9)Our data lists Caves, Islands, Mountains, National Parks and Nature Reserves as nature options here. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Alta.
Adventure in Alta
(2)On the adventure side, Alta offers Climbing and Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Alta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Alta
(2)Under sports, Alta is tagged with Snow Tubing and Trail Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Alta.
Nightlife in Alta
(1)On the nightlife side, Alta offers Disco. Everything listed here comes from what Alta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Alta
(1)On the water sports side, Alta offers Water Sports. It is a direct read of Alta's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Alta
(1)Looking for other activities? Alta has Fishing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Alta.
Best time to visit Alta
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Alta through a larger town in Troms og Finnmark; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Oslo.
Similar destinations
Places near Alta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alta known for?
- Alta is mainly a destination for culture, nature and adventure, set in Troms og Finnmark, Norway with around 16,382 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Alta?
- You can plan around Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Churches, Historical Sites and Monuments in Alta. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Alta?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Alta located?
- Administratively, Alta sits in Troms og Finnmark, Norway — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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