Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Site,areincisedwitharound6000late-StoneAgecarvings,datingfrom6000to2000years
ago. As the sea level decreased after the last ice age, carvings were made at progressively
lower heights. Themes include hunting scenes, fertility symbols, bear, moose, reindeer and
crowded boats. The works have been highlighted with red-ochre paint (thought to have
been the original colour) and are connected by 3km of boardwalks that start at the main
building.
WHICH LOOP?
The short walking loop (1.2km; allow around 45 minutes, including viewing time) is
the most visited. A longer one (2.1km, taking around 1¼ hours) begins with a steep-
ish descent, followed by a pleasant seaside walk that takes in more sites.
Festivals & Events
Borealis Alta
SPRING
(
www.borealisalta.no
)
Five days of concerts and culture in March, designed to dispel
winter's gloom.
Finnmarksløpet 1000km dog-sled
endurance race
DOG-SLED RACE
(
www.finnmarkslopet.no
)
Europe's longest dog-sled race coincides with Borealis Alta.
Alta blues and soul festival
MUSIC
(
www.altasoulogblues.no
,
in Norwegian)
Brings in top Norwegian bands and stars from
afar in late May or early June.
Sleeping
Park Hotell
HOTEL €€
