Alta, Norway cruise port guide
Think glorious white nights, expansive Scandinavian landscape and an extraordinary sense of adventure and you have Alta. This pretty town 375 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle is everything you expect from Norway. Despite Alta being located in Finnmark, Norway’s most northern region, the summer climate is very mild. This is largely thanks to its location on the inner part of the Alta fjord and the Gulf Stream. The fjord itself stretches for 38 kilometres in total and splits into two before pouring into the Norwegian Sea. Alta is truly the epitome of Norway – forests, mountains and traditional red wooden huts to one side, fjords, coastal landscapes and abundant marine life to the other. However, there is more to Alta than just meets the eye. The village is home to some 6,000 plus year old rock carvings. These exceptional examples of rock art prove the existence of humans in the far north in the prehistoric era. The carvings are so important that they were granted in 1985, and remain the only prehistoric monument in the whole of Norway. Other sights in the village are the striking Northern Lights Cathedral, and the Alta Museum (and why not enjoy a deliciously fresh crab salad in the café while you are there, as the view is one of the most spectacular you are ever likely to see). The indigenous Sami people still thrive in the region, and a chance to spend the day trying traditional food and activities such as dog sledging will be a blessing those who like to immerse themselves in local cultures.
About Alta, Norway
Alta is the world's northernmost city with a population exceeding 10,000, situated on the southern end of Altafjorden at the mouth of the Altaelva River in Finnmark County, Norway. The town is famous for its UNESCO-listed rock carvings located just to the west, and it offers stunning Arctic experiences including the Northern Lights.
The famous Alta rock carvings lie just to the west of the city and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alta is also home to the striking Northern Lights Cathedral, completed in 2013. The surrounding Altafjorden region offers dramatic Arctic scenery and wildlife.
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The North Cape Line – Winter from Hamburg
MS Finnmarken · Europe · 14 nights
from $4,814
$343 / night
The North Cape Line – Winter from Oslo
MS Trollfjord · Scandinavia · 14 nights
from $4,932
$352 / night
The North Cape Line – Winter from Hamburg
MS Midnatsol · Europe · 14 nights
from $5,709
$407 / night
21-Day Northern Fjords & Northern Lights Collectors' Voyage
Rotterdam · Scandinavia · 21 nights
from $5,214
$248 / night
The North Cape Line - South
MS Trollfjord · Scandinavia · 8 nights
from $3,601
$450 / night
29-Day Canary Islands & Northern Lights Collectors' Voyage
Nieuw Statendam · Scandinavia · 29 nights
from $6,519
$224 / night
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