What to do and see in Alta Municipality, Northern Norway: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

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.

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

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.

We offer unique northern lights experiences starting from Alta in the north of Norway. Join us and experience the breathtaking magic of the sky. We are the only tour operator in Alta, that offers a “Northern Lights guarantee”. Read more about it on our website. The founder of the company has a Sami background, so it is natural for us to give our guests insight into Sami history and culture. For more information about our tours and booking, please visit our website: http://www.luuso.no We are looking forward to welcome you in Alta!

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.

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

SAMI SIIDA IS YOUR GATE TO SAPMI! Genuine experience of sami culture, traditions and way of life. Meet the reindeerherders for a Reindeer ride, experience reindeersledding with the northern lights mystery, try reindeersledding on your own on a short lane at Siida, try other outdoor activities like Lasso trawing and feeding Reindeers, listen to storytelling and traditional way of singing(joik)- and of course traditional Sami food experience in the surroundings of Sami reindeer camp.