Next to nothing. Close to everything.

This is Arctic Living.

Harry Lund

Alta is located at 700 North. Far above the Arctic Circle, at the intersection of the sea and the “vidde”. This geographic area has, since the Stone Age, been a meeting place for several indigenous people groups. They have built their common history and future on entrepreneurship and drive to master the rugged arctic environment.

Winter Wonderland

Inspiration

Alta – the city of the northern lights

World heritage in Alta

Alta – the gateway to Finnmark

Inspiration

Alta. Áltá. Alattio.

The “three tribes meeting” is an expression that conveys that the settlement in an area or place has mainly consisted of Sami, Kven and Norwegians. For centuries they have lived side by side in the arctic region.

Photo: Jørn Tomter

Read about our culture

Next to nothing.

Alta is different. In a good way. Within minutes from the city centre you can experience silence like you never did before

This is arctic living

The variation between seasons, the never setting Midnight Sun, and the darkness of the Polar Night defines who we are and how we live.