From Frankfurt to Alta
From December 2024, Discover Airlines will fly directly from Frankfurt to Alta in Northern Norway, twice a week. Scandinavia’s unique nature has never been this accessible.
Only a 3,5 hour flight away from Frankfurt’s busy streets and hectic everyday life, you will find Alta, a small city located above the Arctic Circle. Here you can experience the Arctic lifestyle and join a winter adventure between powdery snow and the open sea under the Northern Lights. Within minutes from Alta’s city center you can experience silence like you never did before. The magnitude and the intense presence of nature will leave you speechless.
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Alta is a natural hub and stopping point in the Arctic region. It is also the gateway to exciting destinations such as Hammerfest, Northcape, Kautokeino and Lyngenfjord. Combine your holiday in Alta with a visit to one or more of these destinations.
Northern Lights
Alta is the perfect place to experience the Northern Lights. When the sun begins to recede in September, it gets darker in the evening and the northern lights may appear in the evening sky. From September to the end of March, you might be lucky to see and experience the Northern Lights.
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Sami Experience
For thousands of years, the area has been a meeting place for indigenous Sámi people, and today, visitors can engage with Sámi traditions and way of life.
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Experience the best of Alta with Æventyr
We offer premium hotels, top rated restaurants, and unforgettable adventures like Northern Lights tours, whale watching, snowmobiling, dog sledding and more. Our team of expert local guides will ensure that your trip is unforgettable. Ready for the trip of a lifetime?
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Whale safari with Cruise Service
Welcome to Alta, probably the best place in the world for whale watching. Join us on an unforgettable whale watching experience.
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Stay in Thon Hotels
Thon Hotel offers accomodation in both Alta, Kautokeino and Hammerfest. Did you know that the breakfast at Thon Hotels is the best breakfast in Norway?
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Urban, arctic living in Scandic Hotel
Scandic Alta is an excellent hotel for anyone wishing to explore this exciting destination and enjoy the spectacular, world-class experiences on offer.
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Visit Hammerfest region
Chase Northern Lights from a snowmobile, enjoy a perfect day at the beach with arctic camels, experience the wondrous “blue hour” whilst snowshoeing, or go dogsledding through majestic surroundings. Head north and let the Hammerfest region create new, magical memories!
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Photo: Marthe Nyvoll/Visit Hammerfest
Visit Northcape
The North Cape is a monumental experience. A majestic cliff plunging into the Arctic Ocean, surrounded by mighty nature and an endless horizon. At the very edge of the cliff is the globe that tells you that you are in the very north of Europe, previously described as the end of the world.
See what Northcape has to offer
Photo: Visit Northcape
Save 10% on car rental with Hertz
Your next adventure begins here! At Hertz you will find the car that suits your needs. We have Norway’s largest car fleet, which consists of new, modern cars from well-known car brands. Book now and get a 10% discount on car hire in Norway.
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From December 2024, Discover Airlines will fly directly from Frankfurt to Alta twice a week.
