Alta Travel Guide
Norway
Alta is a town in Finnmark, in northern Norway, with a population of 12,077. Its far-northern setting brings long, cold winters and short, cool summers, with major seasonal differences in daylight.
Most visitors arrive through Alta Airport (ALF), the airport serving the city. The nearby coastline and surrounding waterways include Oallejotgáddi, 10.8 kilometres away, Sáhkkobánčievra at 12.6 kilometres, and Guhkesjávvregáddi at 13.2 kilometres, with further beaches including Rohtogáddi and Skoglandet, both 22.2 kilometres from Alta.
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Pays in NOK
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +47
Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Alta
Jan
-5°14Feb
-2°14Mar
-2°12Apr
2°15May
10°14Jun
15°12Jul
19°12Aug
18°15Sep
13°15Oct
4°14Nov
-1°16Dec
-4°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Alta
Oallejotgáddi
10.8 km away
Sáhkkobánčievra
12.6 km away
Guhkesjávvregáddi
13.2 km away
Rohtogáddi
22.2 km away
Skoglandet
22.2 km away
Roađđu
30.3 km away
Eielborg
34 km away
Goaskingáddi
34.5 km away
Things to do in Alta
Comuna Alta
historic site
3 km
Alta Kirke
christian place of worship
4.2 km
Elvebakken Church
christian place of worship
0.8 km
Altagård
historic site
0.3 km
Alta Kunstforening
art gallery
3.3 km
Alta Kultursal
cultural center
2.7 km
Alta Free Church
christian place of worship
3.1 km
Komsatoppen Viewpoint
historic site
2.9 km
Getting there
Alta Airport · 0 km
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