Alta, Administrative center in Finnmark, Norway.
The municipality of Alta extends along the Altafjord, encompassing multiple hamlets including Kåfjord, Komagfjord, Kvenvik, and Talvik across its vast territory.
The establishment of Alta as a municipality in 1863 marked the beginning of its development into a central administrative hub for the Finnmark region.
The Alta Museum displays rock carvings and artifacts that document the presence of indigenous Sami communities who have inhabited this northern region for thousands of years.
Alta Airport connects the municipality with major Norwegian cities, while the town center provides essential services including healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
The Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, constructed entirely of ice, opens each January on the banks of the Alta River and remains until spring temperatures cause it to melt.
Inception: 1863
Capital city: Alta
Shares border with: Hasvik Municipality, Hammerfest Municipality, Loppa Municipality, Porsanger Municipality, Kautokeino Municipality, Karasjok Municipality, Kvænangen Municipality
Website: https://alta.kommune.no
GPS coordinates: 69.97667,23.29583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
The Rock Art of Alta
5.3 km
Northern Lights Cathedral
1.7 km
Altafjord
1.8 km
Kåfjorden
11 km
Tirpitz Museum
11.8 km
World Heritage Rock Art Centre - Alta Museum
5.3 km
Alta Museum - World Heritage Center for Rock carvings
5.3 km
Seiland National Park
45.5 km
Alta Church
2.2 km
Sautso
28.1 km
Øksfjordjøkelen
51.8 km
Langfjorden
22.6 km
Jiepmaluokta
5.1 km
Talvik Church
15.1 km
Raipas
4.9 km
Komagfjord Church
31.7 km
Øksfjord Church
46.2 km
Kåfjord bridge
10.2 km
Rafsbotn Chapel
10.3 km
Øksfjorden, Loppa
47.4 km
Skillefjorden
22.5 km
Sennalandet kapell
44.4 km
Sami Siida
5.4 km
Transfarelv
7.2 km
Rognsund Church
40.1 km
Finnmarksfakultetet
930 m
Storekorsnes Kapel
26.7 km
Altagård
2.2 kmReviews
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