{"id":37,"date":"2020-02-20T16:29:13","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T16:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitalta.no\/en\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:38:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:38:42","slug":"welcome-to-alta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitalta.no\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Next to nothing. Close to everything. This is Arctic Living"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t
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Approved by Visit Alta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you choose a business labeled \u201cApproved by Visit Alta,\u201d you can be confident that they adhere to strict ethical guidelines and quality standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arctic Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The variation between seasons, the never setting Midnight Sun, and the darkness of the Polar Night defines who we are and how we live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get to know our seasons<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t

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Alta. \u00c1lt\u00e1. Alattio. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cthree tribes meeting\u201d 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next to nothing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alta is different. In a good way. Within minutes from the city centre you can experience silence like you never did before. The magnitude and the intense presence of nature leaves most of us speachless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Close to everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alta is a natural hub and stopping point in the Arctic region. The stable climate facilitate an abundance of exhilarating year-round activities. The city is urban, warm and welcoming. So are the people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alta is the gateway to Finnmark<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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Biking is part of Alta’s DNA<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Halde, the sacred mountain<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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The dream of every salmon fisher<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Rock art: World Heritage in Alta<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Alta is the City of Northern Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Meet the locals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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