Ultimate 3-Day Alta Itinerary: Best Things to Do & See

Start your journey at the Alta Museum. Explore fascinating exhibitions on Sami culture and wander the UNESCO-listed outdoor rock carvings, some dating back over 7,000 years.

Alta Museum

Head to the extraordinary Cathedral of the Northern Lights, a stunning piece of modern architecture inspired by the aurora borealis. Step inside to admire its serene interior and learn about Arctic spirituality.

Cathedral of the Northern Lights

Dine at Trasti og Trine, a charming farm-to-table restaurant nestled in the pine forest, renowned for its creative use of local ingredients and wood-fired baking. Book ahead for a multi-course Arctic tasting experience.

Trasti og Trine

Visit Boazo Sami Siida for an authentic Sami reindeer experience. Feed the reindeer, learn about traditional Sami life, and warm up in a lavvu (Sami tent) with local stories and joik singing.

Boazo Sami Siida

Warm up with lunch at Du Verden, a modern eatery in the heart of Alta known for its fresh seafood, reindeer steaks, and cozy Nordic atmosphere.

Du Verden

Experience the magic of ice at the whimsical Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel. Take a guided tour of the world’s northernmost ice hotel, marvel at intricate ice sculptures, and sip a drink at the ice bar.

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Begin your day with a hike or snowshoe adventure in the pristine Alta Canyon (Sautso), Norway’s largest canyon, and take in breathtaking Arctic river valley landscapes.

Alta Canyon

Refuel with lunch at the cozy Stakeriet, a favorite local spot offering hearty Norwegian comfort food and delicious pastries in the city center.

Stakeriet

Cap off your trip with a once-in-a-lifetime GLØD Explorer Northern Lights tour. Set out into the wilderness with expert guides, warm up by the fire, and (with luck) watch the aurora dance overhead.

GLØD Explorer