The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Alta, Northern Norway

Dog sledding is the best way of experiencing the Arctic nature. Let us take you on a ride to discover a new world. A world of stunning beauty, rugged landscapes and of silence – pure and breath-taking. Drive your own sled or enjoy the ride as a passenger, either way, we promise you the memory of a lifetime. Our lodge lies a short while outside of Alta city centre, surrounded by pristine Arctic nature. A team of huskies will take you out in pairs, as mushers or passengers, riding through the snowy forest and on the ice that covers the famous Alta River. There’s no better way of getting close to nature than this. While the huskies love to run in frigid temperatures, we’ll equip you with a thermal suit to keep the cold at bay. But don’t fear the winter – bask in its beauty. The frozen landscape is like nothing you’ll ever see, glittering in the sunlight and bathed in shades of blue, pink and purple during the light of the polar night. Welcome to Holmen Husky Lodge.

With us at Northern Lights Husky you feel you are part of the team.You learn much about sled dog and dog mushing. After some instructions and getting the list of names for your dog team, you are responsible for getting the team ready for your tour. We are very proud of what our guest are able to do by them selves. Friendly dogs, clean dog yard and hosts that invite you to their home.

Join us and experience the arctic wilderness Drive onto the remote Finnmark mountain plateau, one of Europe's last wilderness areas. We'll go across the Beskades plain to Soulovoupmi Lodge where we make a short break and enjoy a hot meal before returning to Gargia. All you need is a regular driving licence, a thorough safety introduction and driving instruction will be given before we start.

Outdoor activities in fantastic nature, with great view over the Altafjord and mountains surrounding the area. In summertime we have hiking tracks and a exciting top tree climbingpark with 10 zip lines, including our 207 meters Speedy zipline. In wintertime you can enjoy the view over Altafjorden in the fantastic slopes at our ski sentre. Here you can enjoy snowboarding or skiing under the northern light. We offer five downhill pistes and snow park with jumps and rails. Cross country tracks are surrounding the centre. Our cozy cafeteria offers homemade dishes and snack in a nice warm atmosphere. Equipment are available for rent.

North Adventure connects people year-round to activities in arctic, rugged Alta, Norway! Snowmobiling, dogsledding, searching for the northern lights, hiking, biking, and studying ancient rock carvings are just a few of the things to do here. We lead tours, do guiding, and help arrange and book the tours for other great activity providers in the region. Need a local expert? That’s us!

Trasti & Trine offers dogsledding experiences, food experiences and accommodation

Familiy farm with longdistanse huskys who love to take you out on an adventure to show you our passion. The beauty of great dogs and wonderful silent arctic nature, is stunning and -warning- can be adictive!

Vidda Runners is a sled dog camp located in Langfjordbotn, Finnmark. We offer a wide variety of adventure based excursions from relaxing day trips to week long expeditions. For those looking for a luxurious escape, our modern and roomy guest house offers a great alternative to traditional hotels. From dog sledding to fishing to berry picking we have something for everyone.

Flatmoen Natur is a ranch up in Alta, northern Norway, that offer horse riding and sleigh ride tours with both horses and huskies.

Icecube of Aurora is a local adventure company which offers fishing excursions in Alta fjord. We offer the opportunity to experience local bird life, unique sea nature and history from the Second World War where Europe’s largest battleship the Tirpitz laid allure. Our goal is to provide great adventures for small groups and showcase the Alta fjord in the best way possible, leaving you with a everlasting memory.