Northern Light Cathedral & Walking Tour

OVERVIEW

Take a walk through Alta and see attractions that reflect the culture of northern Norway. The town perches at the head of Alta Fjord with majestic mountains and arctic tundra surrounding it, which makes for a beautiful natural setting. Despite being closer to the North Pole than to the British Isles, Alta is surprising warm thanks to its sheltered location and the Gulfstream. Because of its high altitude, some of the first scientific studies of the Northern Lights or aurora borealis were conducted at Alta, and it is still so strongly associated with that natural phenomenon that is known as the Northern Lights Town. No wonder Alta’s icon is the Northern Lights Cathedral. As you will see, its daring, undulating design emulates the dancing lights of the aurora borealis. Inside the church, you will browse an immersive science exhibition that explains the aurora borealis in an entertaining way. See the highlights of Alta on a leisurely walk through downtown. Discover why Alta is so strongly associated with the Northern Lights. Visit Alta’s iconic Northern Lights Cathedral, whose design reflects the aurora borealis. Browse exhibits that describe the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.