Excursion Alta highlights tour at Alta

Visit the main highlights in Alta including the Northern Lights Cathedral, Borealis Alta exhibition and the Alta Museum.

Northern Lights Cathedral and Borealis Alta

After a brief sightseeing drive through Alta, visit the Northern Lights Cathedral, one of Alta's most striking landmarks with its unique design and symbolism that combines spiritual and natural elements. Learn about the architecture, construction and artwork both inside and outside the cathedral before continuing to the Borealis Alta, which is located in the lower level of the Cathedral. Here, you will find an interactive science exhibition that explains and showcases the northern lights in a fun and engaging way. Read and learn about the past mythology and present-day research into the aurora and participate in activities that help bring the concepts of the northern lights to life.

The Alta Museum and refreshments

The Alta Museum sits amid a vast and famous field of rock carvings, made over a long period from 7,000 to 2,000 years ago. This is Northern Europe's largest and richest rock carving site and was inscribed into UNESCO'S list of Global Cultural Heritage Sites in 1985. The museum has permanent exhibitions on the rock carvings, Sami and Christian religions, the Alta Dam controversy, the slate industry and the northern lights. Temporary exhibits cover a variety of topics related to life, nature and history in the northernmost part of Norway. Enjoy refreshments at the quaint café with a spectacular view of the Alta Fjord.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Alta, Northern Lights Cathedral, Borealis Alta, Alta Museum, Refreshments

Note

Please note: It is recommended that guests dress in layered clothing and wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, of approximately a total of 1km on some uneven terrain and gradual slopes. The Alta Cathedral may be closed at short notice for inside visits due to religious services.