Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
WHICH LOOP?
Alta Museum's 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
steepish descent, followed by a pleasant seaside walk that takes in more sites.
Festivals & Events
Borealis Alta
CULTURAL
( Mar)
Five days of concerts and culture in March, designed to dispel winter's gloom.
Finnmarksløpet 1000km Dog-sled Endurance Race
SPORTS
(
www.finnmarkslopet.no
;
Mar)
Europe's longest dog-sled race coincides with Borealis Alta.
Alta Blues & Soul Festival
MUSIC
(
www.altasoulogblues.no
; Jun)
Brings in top Norwegian bands and stars in late May or early June.
Sleeping
Wisløff Camping
CAMPGROUND
One of three excellent riverside campsites in Ovre Alta, 3.5km south of the E6 along the
RV93 to Kautokeino, Wisløff Camping was declared Campground of the Year in 2000, and
it still deserves the accolade. Readers too sing its praises.
Rica Hotel Alta
HOTEL
78 48 27 00;
www.rica.no
; Løkkeveien 61; s/d from Nkr850/1050;
)
