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Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Alta, Northern Norway
Roll on over to the Alta rocks to check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site carvings. There are thousands of these fascinating archaeological remains, which detail images of animals, and scenes of hunter/gatherer life. Alta is also home to the northernmost ice hotel in Europe, an utterly majestic masterpiece replete with ice chandeliers, chairs and even beds.
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1. Alta Canyon and the Alta Dam
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
2. Tirpitz Museum
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Tirpitz Museum is a war museum that is located in Kåfjord outside the city of Alta in Finnmark county, Norway. Tirpitz Museum is open from 1 June to 1 September. Out of season we open on request for groups or other special occasions.
Reviewed By Laurence1952 - Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
When researching Alta, I heard of the Tirpitz Museum and was particularly keen to visit it as my father had been on the Arctic Convoy during the war. Although normally closed during the winter months, I managed to arrange for them to open for me and I am so glad that they did. Although the museum is quite small, the number of artefacts they have on display is amazing ranging from uniforms to musical instruments and even a typewriter salvaged from the wreck. If you are in the area and have an interest in WW2 history, do try to visit the museum. Highly recommended.
3. Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre
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4.5 based on 560 reviews
WORLD HERITAGE ROCK ART CENTRE - ALTA MUSEUM Experience one of Northern Europe's largest rock carving sites, inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list. The carvings were made by hunters and gatherers, the oldest carvings are over 7000 years. The rock art park is available in the snow free period. The museum is open all year and features exhibitions on rock art in Alta and other cultural history exhibitions. Temporary exhibitions on themes such as the Northern Lights, angling and art exhibitions. Cafe with a panoramic view over the Altafjord and souvenir shop. Guided tours for groups by prior arrangement. Audioguides available in Norwegian, English, German and French.
Reviewed By mberlin2015 - Berlin, Germany
I passed through Alta on my way to the Nordkapp. This is one of the few UNESCO world heritage sites in Norway and absolutely not to be missed. Take an hour or two and walk down the path from the museum towards the more than 5000 years old stone carvings -- the artistry is really astonishing - and there are lots of carvings ... lots , and lots ! Spend a few quid extra for the Audio guide the audio descriptions are phenomenal and make for the best experience.
4. Alta Tourist Information
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
The Tourist Information is located in the city center by the bus station. Alta - the City of the Northern Lights - where past meets future! Rock carvings created 10,000 years ago tell the history of our cultural past. Today, export and technology, entrepreneurs and the service industry leave their mark for the future. Alta is a modern technological community, with an emphasis on research and higher education. 2,000 students have found their place in the community and fallen in love with the city of Alta and the wonderful countryside right on Alta's doorstep. Alta, the City of the Northern Lights, is only a 2-hour flight from Oslo, and provides a natural base for day trips to the most popular attractions such as the North Cape, Sapmi theme park and Juhls' Silver gallery. Population: 20.000 Area, municipality: 3,845 km²
Reviewed By OldBill2 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Beside the bus station this Tourist Information Centre is staffed by exceptionally well mannered, helpful staff who go out of there way to please. They will give you all the information you need regarding tourist spots in the area. They sell post cards and stamps too and will even post them for you after you have written them (works out a good £1 cheaper then posting them with P and O if your on a cruise). Thoroughly recommended.
5. Northern Lights Cathedral
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4.5 based on 388 reviews
Reviewed By Davvebiegga - Germany, null
I am completely non-religious, but I like to visit churches in the Nordic countries. The rather new church is really very particular and unusual. There is a small entrance fee and you can also purchase a ticket for the very interesting Northern Lights Museum in the basement of the church.
6. Alta Church
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
Alta Church is located in Bossekop and is a long church of wood/timber with a rear gallery, originally built in 1858 in an English-inspired neo-Gothic style.
Reviewed By SouthBucksTraveller
Worth a visit to see the inside as well as the outside. we did it in snow which made it look even better
