{"id":114,"date":"2020-02-27T15:48:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T15:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitalta.no\/en\/?post_type=supplier&p=114"},"modified":"2026-09-09T07:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:08:25","slug":"sorrisniva","status":"publish","type":"supplier","link":"https:\/\/visitalta.no\/en\/partner\/sorrisniva\/","title":{"rendered":"Sorrisniva"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tOn the banks of the Alta River, surrounded by Arctic wilderness, lies Sorrisniva \u2013 a family-owned, year-round destination built on generations of local history, knowledge and hospitality.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
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Sorrisniva 20, 9518 Alta<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t

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+47 784 33 378<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t

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info@sorrisniva.no<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t

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Website<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

https:\/\/sorrisniva.no\/<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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The story of Sorrisniva dates back to 1885, when the Wisl\u00f8ff family settled here by the Alta River, making their living through farming and salmon fishing. The river and surrounding nature have been an important part of the family\u2019s life ever since and remain at the heart of Sorrisniva today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1970, the family began taking visitors on riverboat excursions along the Alta River towards the spectacular Alta Canyon. This marked the beginning of a tourism journey that, over several generations, has transformed Sorrisniva from a local activity provider into an internationally recognised Arctic destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Riverboats to a Year-Round Destination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, the family has continued to develop new ways of sharing the nature and way of life in the North with guests from around the world. Sorrisniva was an early pioneer of organised snowmobile experiences, and in 1992 the distinctive Lavvu Restaurant opened its doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around the turn of the millennium, a new chapter began when Sorrisniva built Norway\u2019s first ice hotel. Today,\u00a0Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel\u00a0is rebuilt entirely from snow and ice every winter, featuring a new artistic theme each season. The hotel has become one of Alta\u2019s most iconic landmarks and is the world\u2019s northernmost ice hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021,\u00a0Arctic Wilderness Lodge\u00a0opened, establishing Sorrisniva as a complete year-round destination. Situated directly on the banks of the Alta River, the lodge has been designed to bring guests closer to nature, with expansive panoramic windows overlooking the river and surrounding wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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