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Alta

Finnmark

An Arctic town with UNESCO-listed rock carvings and a cathedral built for the northern lights.

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Best Time to Go
Jan–Mar, Jun–Aug
Our full guide to Alta is being written. It's on the Northern Norway list as If You're Nearby.

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Lofoten, Tromsø and the northern lights.

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