Nordlyskatedralen
A modern spiral-shaped church clad in titanium, opened in 2013 and inspired by the Northern Lights.
Tickets →Alta, Norway
Alta: airports, things to do and where to stay
Alta is the largest town in Finnmark, in northern Norway, known for its prehistoric rock carvings (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Northern Lights Cathedral and the Alta river canyon.
Alta airports
From the airport to central Alta
Alta airport is about 4 km from central Alta.
Taxi
Taxis serve the airport; in small places it is best to book ahead.
Alta
Things to do in Alta
Helleristningene i Alta
Prehistoric rock carvings along the fjord, roughly 7,000 to 2,000 years old, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Sautso
One of the biggest canyons in Europe, carved by the Alta river in the interior of Finnmark.
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Alta museum
The museum of the World Heritage rock art, with exhibitions on the area's prehistory and trails to the carvings.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Alta?
Alta is served by Alta (ALF).
How far is the airport from central Alta?
Alta airport is about 4 km from central Alta.
How do I get from the airport to central Alta?
From Alta airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Alta?
Highlights of Alta include Nordlyskatedralen, Helleristningene i Alta, Sautso, and Alta museum.
Photo credits
- Nordlyskatedralen: DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Helleristningene i Alta: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sautso: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alta museum: Der Checkerboy, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons