Location
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Alta, Finnmark, Norway
Project Partners
Project
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Travel Marketing Concept
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Local & Regional Focus
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All Tourist Segments
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Experience Design
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Promotional Tours
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Integrated Routes
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Multi-stakeholder
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Travel Marketing
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Global Campaign
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Social Media
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Multi-sector
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All Seasons
THE CITY OF NORTHERN LIGHTS
The City of Northern Lights, Alta is a great choice for visitors seeking to experience the magic of the Northern Lights. Also called the Aurora Borealis, visitors have always been delighted by the Northern Lights, and there are many myths associated with them. When visiting Alta, you can learn more about what the Northern Lights actually are, and the best way of seeing them, and obviously, more about the myths and stories associated with them.
Alta's history as a Northern Lights city goes back to the days when Birkeland built the world's first Northern Lights observatory, on the top of Mt. Haldde, in 1899. Alta has a stable climate and is therefore one of the best places in the north for viewing the Northern Lights.
The largest city in the county of Finnmark, Alta is a modern city offering all the services that you might require: hotels, restaurants and cafés, shops, cultural services and experiences. Norwegian and SAS both provide direct flights between Oslo and Alta, so the wonderful experiences available in Alta are just a couple of hours away! Alta is also the perfect overnight location and launch pad, when you’re visiting Nordkapp - both on the way there, and on the way back south!
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Hallgeir J. Strifeldt
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Dave O'Byrne
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Jens Konrad Annfinsen
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Ellinor Strifeldt
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Trond Strifeldt
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Michal Strifeldt
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Erika Johansson
Photo Credits
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European Touring Route AS
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Trond Strifeldt
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Dave O'Byrne
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Motorbike Europe
ALTA IN THE SUMMERTIME
Alta's unique history and natural environment can be experienced throughout the year, but particularly during the summer, when it is possible to get out into the countryside and engage in individual activities. You can also book experienced guides to accompany you on excursions. A wide range of activities are available, including river boating trips, canoeing, motorcycle tours, off-road cycling, snowmobile tours, and ATV trips.
LONG AND BRIGHT SUMMER NIGHTS
Both the Tirpitz Museum, and the Alta Museum with its rock carvings at Hjemmeluft, are open during the summer. Visitors can gain an insight into Sami culture along the Alta River, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee outside, at one of the many restaurants in the centre of the city. The long, light summer nights, the midnight sun, the beautiful natural environment, and a timeline which almost stands still, all help to make Alta a lovely place during the summertime. And sleeping? Well that's something you can do during the winter!
THE LARGEST CANYON IN NORTHERN EUROPE
One of the most beautiful excursions available is to the Sautso Canyon where the views are absolutely fantastic. Sautso is the largest canyon in Northern Europe and can be accessed by both cycle and on foot. It is also possible to book a guided coach trip for groups. Sautso can also be seen from a river boat and by canoeing up the Alta River. Local experts are available to accompany you up the rapids, and to tell stories about this famous river.
A PERFECT DESTINATION
For anyone planning a company trip to Alta, there are plenty of local tour organisers, who specialise in providing exciting experiences within the framework offered by the fantastic Finnmark landscape. The countryside is exactly what makes Alta a perfect destination for experiences outside the conference room. So treat your colleagues and employees to some revitalising teambuilding days in Alta!
