Excursion Komsa mountain hike tour at Alta

Experience Alta like the locals on this leisurely hike to Komsa Mountain, which rises 213 meters above sea level and offers a 360-degree view over Alta city, nearby river valleys, islands and the Alta fjord.

Komsa Mountain Hiking Trek

Just a brief drive away you will begin your trek up the most popular local hiking trail, designated as a mountain, but is simply a ‘big hill’. From the base of the mountain, it is a short hike with a fairly continuous climb to reach the top. Along the way you will make several photo stops and the guide will share stories of how the Komsa culture, a Mesolithic culture of hunger-gatherers that existed from around 10,000 BC in Northern Norway, was named after the Komsa Mountain, where the remains of the culture were first discovered. Once on top you will be rewarded with wonderful views in all directions. You will see downtown Alta, Halddetoppen where the world’s first Northern Lights observatory was built, the fjord, valley, world-famous salmon river and the islands of Seiland & Stjernøya.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Komsa Mountain Hiking Trek

Note

Please note: It is recommended that guests dress in layered clothing, wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a weather resistant jacket. The approximately 3 km round trip hike involves uneven terrain, boulders and consistent slopes.