{"id":3662,"date":"2023-01-20T23:23:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T05:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popoversandpassports.com\/?p=3662"},"modified":"2023-03-19T19:55:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T00:55:23","slug":"things-to-do-in-alta-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"13 INCREDIBLE THINGS TO DO IN ALTA, NORWAY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3626\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=1291%2C726&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"glass northern lights cabin in alta norway\" width=\"1291\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There are many incredible things to do in Alta, Norway during winter. From horse-drawn sleigh rides to sleeping in a hotel made of snow and ice!\u00a0 In Alta, Norway you\u2019ll find the best things to do for an unforgettable vacation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alta is unique \u2026 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the best of ways. Within a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-minute <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drive from the city\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">center, you\u2019re surrounded by beautiful nature and a forest filled with trees dusted with snow. In Alta, you\u2019re next to nothing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but close to everything<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This travel guide will inspire you with incredible things to do in Alta, Norway for a vacation like no other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>In a Hurry? Pin this Post for Later!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/217439488252338811\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3596 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/b5df8daa-3475-4599-96cd-07f83509df85.png?resize=300%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"alta, norway things to do\" width=\"300\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/b5df8daa-3475-4599-96cd-07f83509df85.png?resize=300%2C533&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/b5df8daa-3475-4599-96cd-07f83509df85.png?resize=1024%2C1820&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/b5df8daa-3475-4599-96cd-07f83509df85.png?resize=864%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 864w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/b5df8daa-3475-4599-96cd-07f83509df85.png?resize=800%2C1422&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/b5df8daa-3475-4599-96cd-07f83509df85.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#What_is_Alta_Norway_Known_for_During_Winter\" >What is Alta, Norway Known for During Winter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Why_You_Should_Visit_Alta_Norway_in_Winter\" >Why You Should Visit Alta, Norway in Winter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#13_Incredible_Things_to_Do_in_Alta_Norway_in_Winter_2023\" >13 Incredible Things to Do in Alta, Norway in Winter [2023]\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#1_Hunt_the_Northern_Lights\" >1. Hunt the Northern Lights\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#2_Take_a_Horse-Drawn_Sleigh_Ride\" >2. Take a Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#3_Watch_the_Northern_Lights_in_Bed\" >3. Watch the Northern Lights in Bed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#4_King_Crab_Fishing\" >4. King Crab Fishing\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#5_Visit_the_Coolest_Hotel_in_the_World\" >5. Visit the Coolest Hotel in the World!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#6_Northern_Lights_Cathedral\" >6. Northern Lights Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#7_Cheer_on_the_Mushers_during_Finnmarkslopet\" >7. Cheer on the Mushers during Finnmarksl\u00f8pet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#8_Go_Fat_Biking\" >8. Go Fat Biking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#9_Sleep_in_a_Traditional_Lavoo\" >9. Sleep in a Traditional Lavoo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#10_Dog_Sledding\" >10. Dog Sledding\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#12_Visit_a_Sami_Reindeer_Farm\" >12. Visit a Sami Reindeer Farm\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#13_Snowmobiling\" >13. \u00a0Snowmobiling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#How_Many_Days_in_Alta_Norway\" >How Many Days in Alta, Norway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Best_Time_to_Visit_Alta_Norway\" >Best Time to Visit Alta, Norway\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Alta_Norway_Weather_during_Winter\" >Alta, Norway Weather during Winter\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Is_Alta_Norway_Above_the_Arctic_Circle\" >Is Alta, Norway Above the Arctic Circle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#How_to_Get_to_Alta_Norway\" >How to Get to Alta, Norway\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Visit_Alta_Norway_by_Plane\" >Visit Alta, Norway by Plane\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Visit_Alta_Norway_by_Bus\" >Visit Alta, Norway by Bus\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Visiting_Alta_on_a_Cruise\" >Visiting Alta on a Cruise\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Alta_Norway\" >Where to Stay in Alta, Norway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Northern_Lights_Glass_Cabin\" >Northern Lights Glass Cabin\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Holmen_Husky\" >Holmen Husky<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#The_Lavvo_at_Holmen_Husky\" >The Lavvo at Holmen Husky\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#The_Barn_at_Holmen_Husky\" >The Barn at Holmen Husky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Dining_at_Holeman_Husky\" >Dining at Holeman Husky\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Sorrisniva_Igloo_Hotel\" >Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#How_Much_is_the_Igloo_Hotel\" >How Much is the Igloo Hotel?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#What_is_the_Temperature_inside_the_Igloo_Hotel\" >What is the Temperature inside the Igloo Hotel?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Thon_Hotel_Alta\" >Thon Hotel Alta\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Best_Restaurants_and_Bars_in_Alta_Norway\" >Best Restaurants and Bars in Alta, Norway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Sami_Siida_Restaurant\" >Sami Siida Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Stakeriet_Mat_og_Vinhus\" >Stakeriet Mat og Vinhus\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Du_Verden_Matbar\" >Du Verden Matbar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Trasti_and_Trine\" >Trasti and Trine\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#GABO_Bar\" >GABO Bar\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#How_Many_People_Live_in_Alta_Norway\" >How Many People Live in Alta, Norway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Do_I_Need_to_Rent_a_Car_in_Alta\" >Do I Need to Rent a Car in Alta?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#When_Do_Cruise_Ships_Dock_in_Alta_Norway\" >When Do Cruise Ships Dock in Alta, Norway?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Things_to_do_in_Alta_Norway_%E2%80%93_A_Map\" >Things to do in Alta, Norway &#8211; A Map!\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/things-to-do-in-alta-norway\/#Final_Thoughts_Things_to_Do_in_Alta_Norway\" >Final Thoughts: Things to Do in Alta, Norway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Alta_Norway_Known_for_During_Winter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>What is Alta, Norway Known for <\/b><b>D<\/b><b>uring Winter?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Alta, Norway is one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights! The world\u2019s first observatory devoted to studying the Northern Lights was built in Alta in 1899!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alta\u2019s location surrounded by stunning forests and mountains makes it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts. Alta is also home to the northernmost ice hotel in the world, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that\u2019s constructed with stunning ice sculptures every year from international artists.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Northern Lights and ice hotels aren\u2019t incredible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enough, Alta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also the starting point for the longest dog sled race in Europe! The annual dog sled race, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarkl\u00f8pet,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> draws in Teams from around the world to race in winter\u2019s most beautiful and strenuous adventure.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Visit_Alta_Norway_in_Winter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Why You Should Visit Alta, Norway in Winter<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bucket list-worthy winter adventures <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alta offers make it one of the best winter destinations in Europe. Alta is known as the Capital of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lights. If you\u2019ve ever dreamed of visiting a winter wonderland<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there is no place like Alta, Norway during winter.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Incredible_Things_to_Do_in_Alta_Norway_in_Winter_2023\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>13 Incredible Things to Do in Alta, Norway in Winter [2023]\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Here are 13 incredible things to do in Alta, Norway in winter:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hunt_the_Northern_Lights\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>1. Hunt the Northern Lights\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">What better place to hunt for Northern Lights than in the <strong>capital of Northern Lights &#8211; Alta, Norway<\/strong>! The world\u2019s first Northern Lights Observatory was built in Alta on Mount Haddle in 1899 &#8211; giving Alta its nickname as the capital of the Northern Lights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re eager to see the Auroras<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend booking a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Alta\/Northern-Lights-tour-with-Alta-Adventure\/d5168-243496P2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Northern Lights Tour.<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Taking a tour is the best way to see the Northern Lights<\/strong>! Tours include transportation, thermal suits and boots to keep warm, and hot drinks.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Northern lights guides make the process so easy, and most of all stress-free!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be with experienced <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urora <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unters who know the best locations to increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Guides will often assist with photography to share tricks on how to capture the best photos!<\/strong> Seeing the Northern Lights is one of the most memorable things to do in Alta, Norway during winter!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Take_a_Horse-Drawn_Sleigh_Ride\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>2. Take a Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4158.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"horse drawn sleigh in front of a barn in alta norway\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4158.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4158.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4158.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there anything more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picturesque<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a snow-covered forest? One of the <strong>most incredible memories from our Alta trip was this sleigh ride<\/strong> in the Arctic Countryside with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatmoen Natur<\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4159.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"sleigh ride in a winter wonderland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4159.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4159.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4159.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4159.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4159.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4160.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"girl in red coat on a sleigh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4160.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4160.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4160.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4160.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4160.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Imagine being bundled up in cozy blankets and pulled by a <strong>Norwegian Fjord horse in a gorgeous sleigh along the Alta river<\/strong>! Then halfway through your trip you stop and enjoy a warm fire with homemade cinnamon rolls and hot drinks under a shelter &#8211; sounds like a fairytale!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/tours\/sleigh-ride-in-the-arctic-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can reserve this picturesque horse-drawn carriage ride here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Watch_the_Northern_Lights_in_Bed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>3. Watch the Northern Lights in Bed<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3625\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4166.jpg?resize=1291%2C726&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"glass igloo cabin alta norway\" width=\"1291\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4166.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4166.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4166.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4166.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4166.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marvel in the beauty of the Northern Lights from a <strong>glass aurora cabin<\/strong>. Staying in a gorgeous aurora cabin at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flatmoen Natur<\/span> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a<strong>n experience you don\u2019t want to miss during winter in Alta, Norway<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4099.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"glass cabin alta norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4099.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4099.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4099.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4099.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4099.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4106.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"breakfast in bed glass igloo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4106.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4106.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4106.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4106.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4106.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatmoen Natur<\/a> is the advantage that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all of their cabins have a private jacuzzi! The <strong>private <\/strong><\/span><strong>jacuzzis<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">were such a nice added perk, and made our experience so memorable!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat yourself to one of their homemade breakfasts in bed for the ultimate luxury experience.\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Book one of these glass cabins for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to sleep under the Northern Lights.\u00a0<\/b><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_King_Crab_Fishing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>4. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>King Crab Fishing\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are only a few places in the world where you can say you\u2019ve fished for one of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these delicacies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the ocean! Without a doubt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one of the most unique things to do in Alta, Norway is fishing for King Crab in the fjord.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You\u2019ll be <strong>guided by an experienced fisherman who shares local fishing secrets and stories about the King Crab<\/strong>. A warm thermal suit will keep you cozy as you listen to the stories in anticipation of catching a King Crab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">However, don\u2019t be discouraged if you don\u2019t catch any! A hot homemade fish soup will be waiting for you at the end of the tour at a local fishing village.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sorrisniva.no\/experience\/king-crab-fishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try your luck at King Crab fishing here!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Visit_the_Coolest_Hotel_in_the_World\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>5. Visit the Coolest Hotel in the World!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3641\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4144.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel ice sculpture \" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4144.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4144.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4144.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The very first <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ce <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">otel in Norway was built in Alta 2000! Visiting the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorrisniva Igloo<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an absolute must-do when you\u2019re in Alta, Norway during winter.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>theme changes every year! Local architects <\/strong>from Alta begin constructing this masterpiece every in November. Today, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has 30 rooms, suites, ice chapels, ice bars, and several unique ice sculptures. The Igloo Hotel is typically open for guests at the end of December &#8211; early April. However, because it&#8217;s made entirely of ice and snow the open\/close date is weather dependent!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4097-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4097-1.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4097-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4097-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4097-1.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4097-1.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4146.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4146.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4146.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4146.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4146.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4146.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t even need to book a room to see this work of art for yourself! During the day you can book a tour of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to learn more about its construction and even <strong>have a drink at their ice bar<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sorrisniva.no\/hotels\/igloo-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about day visits, or overnight stays at <\/span><b>Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel here.<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Northern_Lights_Cathedral\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>6. Northern Lights Cathedral<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4208.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Church of the Northern Lights alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4208.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4208.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4208.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4208.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4208.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4216.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Church of the Northern Lights alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4216.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4216.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4216.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4216.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4216.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Lights Cathedral <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has become an <strong>instantly recognizable icon of Alta<\/strong> since it was built in 2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design has sparked some controversy (some say it looks like a factory!), but I appreciate how the exterior resembles the waves of the Northern Lights.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to go inside, the entrance costs 50kr to visit. Whether you love it or hate it, a picture in front of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Lights Cathedral <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is still a thing you must do in Alta, Norway!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Cheer_on_the_Mushers_during_Finnmarkslopet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>7. Cheer on the Mushers during Finnmarksl\u00f8pet<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3637 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4154.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Finnmarksl\u00f8pet alta, norway\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4154.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4154.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4154.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksl\u00f8pet i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s <strong>Europe\u2019s longest and most northern dog sled race<\/strong>! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksl\u00f8pet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>begins the second week of March<\/strong> and lasts one week. The main street in Alta is transformed into the start and finish line of the race!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksl\u00f8pet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not for the faint of heart. The dogs and mushers must be in excellent physical condition. A strong bond between the dogs and mushers is critical to ensure the dogs perform at their very best. The dogs receive the utmost care, attention, and required rest during the journey.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were so excited when our trip to Alta overlapped during <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksl\u00f8pet. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can read more about <\/span><b>Finnmarksl\u00f8pet<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finnmarkslopet.no\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Go_Fat_Biking\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>8. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Go Fat Biking<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>latest cycling trend<\/strong> that\u2019s sweeping through Norway is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fat biking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! If you haven\u2019t tried fat biking yet, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alta, Norway is one of the best places <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thanks to the number of excellent trials for fat biking!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat bike tires are off-road bikes with <strong>oversized tires designed to provide traction in<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>snow and ice<\/strong>, giving you access to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trails<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that normally wouldn\u2019t be accessible in winter conditions! It\u2019s hard not to have a smile on your face when you\u2019re racing through the frozen and snow-covered landscape of Alta\u2019s forests.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glodexplorer.no\/aktivitet\/fatbike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give this thrilling nature experience a try in Alta and book your ride here<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Sleep_in_a_Traditional_Lavoo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>9. Sleep in a Traditional Lavoo<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3651\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4181.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"dog sledding alta norway\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4181.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4181.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4181.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4181.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4181.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your winter trip to Alta, Norway unforgettable and <strong>stay in a <\/strong><\/span><strong>Lavvo i<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>nspired by the Sami People<\/strong>! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavvos<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">were built by the Sami people as a temporary shelter while they were following the reindeer during their seasonal migration.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4174.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"lavoo holeman husky in alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4174.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4174.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4174.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4174.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4174.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4177.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"lavoo holeman husky in alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4177.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4177.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4177.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4177.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4177.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holmen Husky<\/a>, guests<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can choose to sleep in a cozy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavvo<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heated by a wood fire. Falling asleep to the sound of fire crackling with the northern lights dancing above you is an unforgettable experience!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/en-accommodation\/lavvo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your <\/span><b>Lavvo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at<\/span><b> Holmen Husky<\/b> <b>here<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Dog_Sledding\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">10. Dog Sledding\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the Arctic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the way it\u2019s meant to be &#8211; from a dog sled! Dog sledding is one of the most popular things to do in Alta, Norway during winter. As the home of Europe\u2019s longest dog sled race, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksl\u00f8pet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is no better place to experience dog sledding than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alta!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4179.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"dog sledding in norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4179.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4179.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4179.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4179.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4179.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4172.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"dog sledding alta norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4172.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4172.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4172.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4172.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4172.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine an overnight stay at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holmen Husky<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with your dog sledding journey. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holmen Husky<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">takes their guests along the Alta River on the very same path the mushers follow during <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksl\u00f8pet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/en\/experiences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your dog sledding adventure with Holmen Husky here.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>11. Horseback Riding\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3659\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4186.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"horseback riding alta, norway\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4186.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4186.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4186.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4186.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4186.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go horseback riding and visit an Arctic ranch at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatmoen Natur<\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnny and Levi are a father-and-son team who are true Norwegian cowboys! Johnny has been practicing horsemanship since his early 20s, and even spent time working at a ranch in Montana! Together Johnny and Levi will ensure you have the best experience on the trail <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no matter your level of riding experience!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/tours\/horseback-riding-in-the-arctic-countryside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Channel your inner cowboy, or cowgirl and go riding with Flatmoen Natur here.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Visit_a_Sami_Reindeer_Farm\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>12. Visit a Sami Reindeer Farm\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3642\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4157.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sami Siida \" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4157.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4157.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4157.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Discover ancient Sami traditions and take a memorable sled reindeer sled ride! The Sami are the indigenous people from the Arctic North. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samisiida.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sami Siida<\/a> <strong>your guides are Sami reindeer hearders<\/strong> who welcome you with stories that invite you into their culture, tradition, and way of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Don&#8217;t miss this unique experience to learn more about reindeer hearding at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samisiida.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sami Siida<\/a>. One of the best things to do in Alta, Norway is taking a <strong>sled ride pulled by reindeer through the Alta forest<\/strong>. After your sled ride you can feed the reindeer and learn more about the special bond the Sami have with their reindeer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4119.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sami Siida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4119.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4119.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4119.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4119.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4119.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4122.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sami Siida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4122.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4122.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4122.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4122.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4122.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Your <strong>Sami guides will make a bonfire for you with delicious traditional snacks and hot drinks.<\/strong> This is where you&#8217;ll learn more about the Sami culture and the history of\u00a0 reindeer hearding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A must visit at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samisiida.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sami Siida<\/a> is their museum built inside a traditional Sami Lavvo. You can see traditional Sami clothing and equipment that was used during Reindeer hearding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samisiida.no\/siida-opplevelser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Connect with Sami Culture and try reindeer sledding with Sami Siida here!\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Snowmobiling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>13. \u00a0Snowmobiling<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alta, Norway has the<strong> perfect landscape for snowmobiling<\/strong>! Snowmobile safaris typically take guests up to the mountain plateau of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksvidda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmark Plateau<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) where stunning Arctic views are waiting for you! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksvidda <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the largest mountain plateau in all of Norway!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no better way to soak in the natural beauty of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Finnmark Plateau <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while gazing at the beautiful winter landscape on top of the plateau. Snowmobiling tours are typically available from January &#8211; April. Book quickly, these tours tend to sell out!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sorrisniva.no\/experiences\/snowmobile-experiences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can book your snowmobiling adventure in Alta here!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Days_in_Alta_Norway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>How Many Days in Alta, Norway?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily explore Alta, Norway in <strong>2-3 days<\/strong>! With 2-3 days in Alta, you can experience the incredible winter activities in Alta like seeing the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orthern <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Li<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ghts! During your visit, I recommend booking at least one of your nights at the glass cabins at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flatmoen Natur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit_Alta_Norway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Best Time to Visit Alta, Norway\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the chilly temperatures, there\u2019s <strong>no place like Alta during winter<\/strong>! The best time to visit Alta during winter is the second week of March when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksl\u00f8pet, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the world\u2019s northernmost sled dog race, begins! In 2023, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarksl\u00f8pet<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">begins on Friday, March 10th.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alta_Norway_Weather_during_Winter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Alta, Norway Weather during Winter\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter in Alta typically lasts from mid-November &#8211; mid-March. During this time the average daily high temperature is only around 31\u00b0F (-0.56 \u00b0C ) Thanks to Alta\u2019s location on the inner part of the fjord and the Gulf Stream<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alta doesn\u2019t get as bitterly cold during the winter as you might think!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Alta_Norway_Above_the_Arctic_Circle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Is Alta, Norway Above the Arctic Circle?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Alta is 250 miles (400km) above the Arctic Circle at latitude 70 \u00b0N! Therefore, the <strong>sun does not rise over the horizon during the polar night between November 26th to January 16th<\/strong>. However, that doesn\u2019t mean Alta is completely dark during the polar night <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as it\u2019s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> common for the sky to have a light blue hue <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during \u201cdaylight hours\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_to_Alta_Norway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>How to Get to Alta, Norway\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You can get to Alta by plane, bus, or cruise ship! Flying will be your best option to maximize your time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Alta_Norway_by_Plane\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Visit Alta, Norway by Plane\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3654\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4184.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"airplane view norway\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4184.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4184.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4184.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4184.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4184.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>easiest way to get to Alta is by taking a quick 35 minute flight from <a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/winter-in-tromso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Troms\u00f8<\/a><\/strong> to the Alta Airport (ALF). Norway\u2019s capital <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">city <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oslo is less than 2 hours away by plane. Wider\u00f8e, SAS, and Norwegian are all airlines that operate flights to Alta, Norway.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Alta_Norway_by_Bus\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Visit<\/b> <b>Alta, Norway by Bus\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct buses offer routes to Alta from Troms\u00f8 and Kirkenes. Travel in comfort and enjoy the stunning scenery on a comfortable Wi-Fi-equipped bus. The journey by bus between Troms\u00f8 and Alta is around 8-9 hours. On the journey to Alta, you can book excursions along the way (snowmobiling, Sami culture, and dog sledding). I recommend booking your bus reservations through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bestarctic.com\/thearcticroute\/tromso-alta-alta-tromso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best Arctic<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visiting_Alta_on_a_Cruise\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Visiting Alta on a Cruise\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alta, Norway is a<strong> popular port destination for cruise ships<\/strong>. The port of Alta is less than 5 miles from the city center. If your cruise stops in Alta for two nights during winter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encourage you to make your trip extra special and book an overnight stay in the glass cabins at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Flatmoen Natur<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Alta_Norway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Where to Stay in Alta, Norway<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alta initially caught my eye because of their unique hotel accommodations! When you\u2019re planning your trip to Alta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> I recommend hotel hopping to experience the most unique places to stay<\/strong> in Alta, Norway.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Northern_Lights_Glass_Cabin\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Northern Lights Glass Cabin\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3626\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=1291%2C726&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"glass northern lights cabin in alta norway\" width=\"1291\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4165.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine waiting for the Northern Lights to appear while soaking in your private hot tub <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatmoen Natur<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers guests the chance to stay inside their gorgeous Northern Lights glass cabins.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glass igloos, cabins, and domes first exploded in popularity in Finland. This popular trend is making its way to Norway &#8211; and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flatmoen Natur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is giving their guests a more <strong>luxurious experience for a fraction of the cost you\u2019ll find in Finland<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4211.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"glass igloos norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4211.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4211.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4211.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4211.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4211.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4108.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"glass igloos norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4108.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4108.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4108.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4108.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4108.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stay in the luxury Northern Lights Cabins at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatmoen Natur<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one of the best things to do in Alta, Norway. <strong>The huge heated windows and a glass ceiling with an adjustable bed make sure you don\u2019t miss a moment of the Northern Lights.<\/strong> The cabins are positioned perfectly with an unobstructed view of the night sky should the auroras decide to appear.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique to the glass cabins at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatmoen Natur<\/a>,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every cabin includes a private hot tub on your balcony!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The fun doesn\u2019t have to end with the auroras! Guests can add a delicious breakfast in bed so they can continue to enjoy the beauty of your cabin!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The glass cabins at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatmoen Natur<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are available for booking all year round! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flatmoen Natur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a family-owned and operated small business that welcomes all its guests as part of their family.\u00a0 <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmoennatur.no\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Book directly on their site <\/b><b>here.<\/b> <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holmen_Husky\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Holmen Husky<\/b><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4212.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Holeman Husky\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4212.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4212.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4212.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4212.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4212.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience the Arctic in a new way &#8211; waking up steps away from an Alaskan Husk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dog yard in a cozy Lavvo! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holmen Husky<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a <strong>boutique dog sledding lodge that offers guests an incredible new way to connect with the beauty of this region<\/strong>. Be honest\u2026..does it get better than puppy kisses and snuggles on your way to breakfast?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The family-run business at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holmen Husky<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has a deep passion for their dogs. The family has grown up competing in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnmarkl\u00f8pet,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and they started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holmen Husky<\/a> to share that same passion with their guests. In addition to their dog sledding lodge, the dog sledding journeys <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holmen Husky<\/a> offers takes guests on the very trail that Finnmarkl\u00f8pet races follow every year!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lavvo_at_Holmen_Husky\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>The Lavvo at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holmen Husky\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4218.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"lavoo alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4218.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4218.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4218.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4218.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4218.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4217.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"lavoo alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4217.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4217.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4217.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4217.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4217.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is your chance to connect with nature and Norwegian Sami culture! Guests at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holmen Husky<\/a> can opt to stay in a <strong>cozy Lavvo inspired by the temporary shelter Sami people built while reindeer herding<\/strong>. The lavvo\u2019s at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holmen Husky<\/a> are permanent structures inspired by traditional lavvo\u2019s with large windows perfect for <\/span>A<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urora spotting.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">All lavvos are heated by a wood stove. Each room has a double bed and cozy decor. Heated bathrooms and showers are a short walk away in the main lodge called \u201cThe Barn.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Barn_at_Holmen_Husky\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>The Barn at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holmen Husky<\/a><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4182.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"holeman husky alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4182.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4182.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4182.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4182.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4182.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4183.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"holeman husky alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4183.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4183.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4183.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4183.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4183.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cozy and stylish barn is the main lodge at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holme<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">n Husky<\/a> is <strong>where guests come to eat and relax<\/strong>. We had a cozy night in during our visit and curled up with a movie. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">omplimentary tea, water, and coffee are available for guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining_at_Holeman_Husky\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Dining at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenhusky.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holeman Husky\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The long dining room table in the middle of the barn is used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A delicious breakfast is served in the morning with local favorites like smoked salmon and Norwegian cold cuts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Dinner is two courses and is prepared by the top restaurant in Alta &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/trastiogtrine.no\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trasti and Trine<\/a>.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/trastiogtrine.no\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trasti and Trine<\/a> specialize in seasonal dishes using local and organic ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sorrisniva_Igloo_Hotel\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sorrisniva.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3684\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4213.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel\u00a0 alta norway\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4213.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4213.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4213.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4213.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4213.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Made entirely of snow and ice, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sorrisniva.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel<\/a> is an <strong>architectural masterpiece that you must visit during winter in Alta<\/strong>. The world\u2019s northernmost ice hotel opens every late December &#8211; early April. Ice sculptures and architects come from around the world to Alta, Norway to construct this architectural marvel with a unique theme every year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In 2022, the theme of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sorrisniva.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sorrisniva<\/a> was inspired by the wildlife of the Arctic. For 2023, the theme is Africa! The Africa-inspired theme honors their team member Knut, who is one of the architects of the Igloo Hotel, from Africa. Knut has been building the Igloo Hotel ever season since it opened in 1999.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-11' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4148.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4148.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4148.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4148.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4148.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4148.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4147.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel\u00a0ice hotel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4147.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4147.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4147.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4147.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4147.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What originally started with six bedrooms in 1999, has expanded to <strong>30 rooms, suites, ice chapels, ice bars, and several unique ice sculptures<\/strong>. That\u2019s right\u2026 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sorrisniva.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sorrisniva Ice Hotel<\/a> even has a chapel you can get married in!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_is_the_Igloo_Hotel\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>How Much is the Igloo Hotel?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">For 2023, Igloo Hotel rooms range between 4,820 &#8211; 6,540 Norwegian Kroner (NOK) per night. In Euros, that\u2019s around \u20ac450 &#8211; \u20ac610. Staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sorrisniva.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sorrisniva<\/a> is certainly a luxury experience, but also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Book your room here now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Temperature_inside_the_Igloo_Hotel\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>What is the Temperature inside the Igloo Hotel?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The temperature inside the Igloo is between 20\u00b0F &#8211; 25\u00b0f ( -4 to -7 \u00b0C). Overnight stays in the igloos include an extreme sleeping bag, pillow, breakfast, and morning sauna. Pack your long underwear for sleeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thon_Hotel_Alta\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thonhotels.com\/our-hotels\/norway\/alta\/thon-hotel-alta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Thon Hotel Alta<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3686\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4204.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Thon Hotel Alta, norway\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4204.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4204.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4204.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4204.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4204.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thonhotels.com\/our-hotels\/norway\/alta\/thon-hotel-alta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thon Hotel<\/a> is in the <strong>heart of Alta\u2019s city center<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thonhotels.com\/our-hotels\/norway\/alta\/thon-hotel-alta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thon Hotel\u2019s<\/a> convenient location 10-15 minutes from the airport is a perfect hotel in Alta to rest before, or after your flight!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The beds are comfortable and rooms have modern amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, Bose speakers, and plenty of outlets (my favorite)!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The <strong>star of the show at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thonhotels.com\/our-hotels\/norway\/alta\/thon-hotel-alta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thon Hotel<\/a> is their breakfast<\/strong>! Their impressive selections of hot\/cold dishes, fresh juices, and pastries will blow you away! Breakfast is included in all reservations at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thonhotels.com\/our-hotels\/norway\/alta\/thon-hotel-alta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thon Hotel<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Popover Tip: A few select rooms at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thonhotels.com\/our-hotels\/norway\/alta\/thon-hotel-alta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thon Hotel<\/a> have incredible views of the Northern Lights Cathedral! Request one of these rooms with a cathedral view when you book!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Restaurants_and_Bars_in_Alta_Norway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Best Restaurants and Bars in Alta, Norway<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sami_Siida_Restaurant\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samisiida.no\/meny---sami-siida-restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sami Siida Restaurant<\/b><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-12' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4120.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sami Siida alta, restaurant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4120.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4120.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4120.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4120.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4120.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4121.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sami Siida restaurant alta\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4121.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4121.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4121.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4121.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4121.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samisiida.no\/meny---sami-siida-restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sami Siida<\/a> has a delicious restaurant that <strong>serves traditional Sami cuisine<\/strong>. This was our favorite restaurant in Alta, Norway! We had the reindeer meatballs and reindeer schnitzel &#8211; both were outstanding!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samisiida.no\/meny---sami-siida-restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a table at <\/span><b>Sami Siida here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stakeriet_Mat_og_Vinhus\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.stakeriet.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Stakeriet Mat og Vinhus\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-13' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4156.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Stakeriet Mat og Vinhus\u00a0restaurant alta norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4156.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4156.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4156.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4156.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4156.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4155.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Stakeriet Mat og Vinhus\u00a0restaurant alta norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4155.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4155.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4155.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4155.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Great restaurant in the <strong>heart of the city center with friendly service and a lively atmosphere<\/strong>. Popular dishes include tapas, reindeer, and guests rave about their cheesecake!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We stopped in for lunch and had delicious fish and chips with local beer from Alta. Book a table at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.stakeriet.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Stakeriet Mat og Vinhus here<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Du_Verden_Matbar\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Du Verden Matbar<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-14' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4215.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Du Verden Matbar best restaurants alta norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4215.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4215.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4215.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4215.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4215.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4214.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"best restaurants in alta, norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4214.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4214.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4214.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4214.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4214.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Delicious and high-quality restaurant with Norwegian ingredients. A great selection of local fish and beef dishes as well as tapas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">I had grilled stockfish, a Norwegian specialty, topped with a delicious mustard sauce, bacon, potatoes, and butter sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trasti_and_Trine\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Trasti and Trine\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A boutique hotel in Alta with a restaurant that focuses on making local, authentic, and unique cuisines. Trasti &amp; Trine is a must-visit for foodies! They welcome guests who aren\u2019t staying at their boutique hotel for dinner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests can choose their dining experience ranging from 3-5 courses, or their tasting menu. They have their bakery on site with homemade bread and pastries made daily. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trastiogtrine.zaui.net\/booking\/web\/#\/default\/activities\/category\/2?date=2023-01-11\"><b>Book a table at Trasti &amp; Trine here.<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GABO_Bar\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.stakeriet.no\/gabobar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>GABO Bar\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-15' class='gallery galleryid-3662 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4168.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"best restaurants alta norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4168.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4168.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4168.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4168.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4168.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4169.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"best restaurants alta norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4169.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4169.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4169.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4169.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_4169.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Stop in this cozy craft cocktail bar for a drink in the heart of downtown Alta, Norway! I loved the mixologists at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.stakeriet.no\/gabobar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GABO<\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Arctic-inspired cocktails at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.stakeriet.no\/gabobar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GABO<\/a> bar use local ingredients, homemade syrups, and spirits distilled in northern Norway! The rhubarb cocktail I had was exceptional &#8211; ask your bartender to create a unique cocktail based on your preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_People_Live_in_Alta_Norway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>How Many People Live in Alta, Norway?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Alta, Norway is <strong>home to around 15,000 people<\/strong>. What we loved about Alta\u2019s smaller size is the sense of community you feel, even as a tourist, right away. The local tour companies frequently partner together on activities and work together, rather than in competition with each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_to_Rent_a_Car_in_Alta\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Do I Need to Rent a Car in Alta?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would recommend renting a car in Alta, especially if you plan on staying at several different hotels. If you do not feel comfortable driving in the snow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0taxis are available in Alta. You can find more information on taxis in Alta <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altataxi.no\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_Cruise_Ships_Dock_in_Alta_Norway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>When Do Cruise Ships Dock in Alta, Norway?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cruisedig.com\/ports\/alta-norway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helpful cruise calendar here displays all the scheduled arrival and departure dates of cruise ship itineraries for Alta, Norway. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Because Alta doesn\u2019t have as many tour companies when compared to Troms\u00f8, activities do get booked up fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Popover Tip: If you\u2019re overlapping your stay in Alta when a large cruise ship is scheduled to dock, book your activities in advance!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_in_Alta_Norway_%E2%80%93_A_Map\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Things to do in Alta, Norway &#8211; A Map!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you navigate, I created a map with all the best things to do in Alta, Norway<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I mention in this guide! You can use it during your trip <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you only need internet access.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1evO7bKGChmJ4Rs6iaL1gTISbOMn2rps&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Things_to_Do_in_Alta_Norway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Final Thoughts: Things to Do in Alta, Norway<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There is no place in the world like Alta, Norway in winter. If you ever have the chance to visit Alta &#8211; do not pass it up! Get the most out of your Alta trip by adding these 13 best things to do in Alta, Norway to your itinerary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read More About Europe during Winter\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/winter-in-tromso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Troms\u00f8 in Winter\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/dog-sledding-tromso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Dog Sledding in Troms\u00f8: Best Tour and Tips<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Rovaniemi, Finland: The Ultimate Winter Wonderland\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Want to save this Alta, Norway Itinerary? 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