Tourist information from Hammerfest and surrounding areas

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6.February 2012

Conference and meeting hotels in Alta

Alta provides a wide range of high-quality conference facilities. The largest conference hall can host up to 650 people.
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6.February 2012

Conference centres and exhibition halls in Alta

Alta has a total meeting capacity of 2,000 people. The largest conference hall can host up to 650 guests in a cinema style layout.
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6.February 2012

Meeting venues in Alta

Alta has a total meeting capacity of 2,000 people. Choose to have your meeting right under the Northern Light or the Midnight Sun.
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6.February 2012

Key facts about Alta

Alta has 19,000 inhabitants. The flight time is only one hour and 45 minutes from Oslo and its airport is just four kilometres from the town centre.
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3.February 2012

Transport to Alta

Alta Airport is only one hour and 45 minutes from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and has several direct flights every day.
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3.February 2012

Alta

The ultimate Northern Lights destination at the top of Norway. Bring an amazing Arctic experience to your meeting both during summer and winter.
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26.September 2011

Alta

Alta is the largest town in Finnmark and offers northern lights, midnight sun, mountains, Sami culture, reindeer and UNESCO-protected rock carvings.
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4.May 2011

Alta - The Northern Lights destination

By visiting Alta groups come close to both the local people and nature. Get inspired in the land where your meeting becomes a truly unique experience.
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26.September 2011

Finnmark

The vast county of Finnmark is the home of the Sami - Norway’s indigenous people. Experience midnight sun, northern lights and the North Cape.
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31.August 2011

Key facts about Finnmark

The county of Finnmark covers an area of 48,637 square kilometres and has approximately 72,000 inhabitants.
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22.November 2011

Finnmarksvidda

Finnmarksvidda is one of Norway’s largest mountain plateaus and the home of the Sami people.
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31.January 2012

Karasjok

Karasjok is the Sami capital and a cultural junction in Finnmark.
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Getting here and around | 31.August 2011

Getting to Finnmark and around

There are several direct flights daily from Oslo to Alta and Kirkenes, and Hurtigruten boats call at 11 different ports along the coast of Finnmark.
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Tourist information | 23.August 2011

Tourist information in Finnmark

The tourist information offices in Finnmark will help you book accommodation and plan your trip.
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What to do | Active holiday | Fishing | 6.February 2012

Fishing in the Hammerfest area

Close to Hammerfest and the North Cape in Northern Norway, you will find three places that offer excellent conditions for a fishing holiday.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 12.January 2012

Hiking offers in Hammerfest

Hammerfest offers hiking in arctic landscape, fjords, glaciers and white beaches. Or you can choose one of several peaks.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 19.April 2011

The Struve Arc

The Struve Arc is an UNESCO protected chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Northern Norway to the Black Sea.
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What to do | Active holiday | Riding & Sledging | 10.January 2012

Northern Lights Husky

Try dog sledding with Northern Lights Husky in Alta, Northern Norway, and be in charge of your own dog team.
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What to do | Action & Adventure | Snowscooter | 22.November 2011

Snowmobile trip in Alta

- Everyone with a drivers license can do this. It is much easier than driving a car, says our guide at Alta Friluftspark Resort.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 12.May 2011

Day 9 - Scooter safari and northern lights in Alta

The last day of the trip in Norway could not have ended any better. Spectacular northern lights waved goodbye to our explorers.
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What to do | Active holiday | Riding & Sledging | 19.April 2011

Dog sledging in Alta

- The dogs are very social and happy. They love it when guests arrive and it is time for running, says Eirik Nilsen at Holmen Hundesenter.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Cultural heritage | 19.April 2011

Rock Carvings Alta

See UNESCO-protected rock carvings at Hjemmeluft in Alta.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | 2.January 2012

The North Cape

When standing on the cliff at the North Cape, mainland Europe’s northernmost point, only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | 12.May 2011

Day 8 - Storm at the North Cape

Seeing the North Cape from the sea is just as impressive as standing on the top. Due to heavy storm this day became quite different than expected.
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What to do | Active holiday | Riding & Sledging | 24.January 2012

Video: Stories for Life: Dog sledging in Finnmark

Travel to the Pasvikdalen Valley near the Russian border to meet 50 Alaskan huskies, and try dog sledging with Norway host David Spinx.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 13.September 2011

What to do in Finnmark

Go bird-watching, join a king crab safari, discover Sami culture, try dog sledging or get your adrenaline pumping exploring Finnmark on a snow mobile.
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What to do | Shopping | 31.August 2011

Shopping in Finnmark

Sami products, silver jewellery and ceramics are among the many souvenirs you can buy when you visit Finnmark.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 31.August 2011

Scenic attractions in Finnmark

Experience the North Cape, the huge national parks or Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | 31.August 2011

Bird watching in Finnmark

Finnmark offers fantastic opportunities for bird watching. The Varanger Peninsula in eastern Finnmark is one of Norway's most exclusive bird areas.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 1.August 2011

Round trip from Tana to Lakselv

Driving from Tana to Lakselv takes you past famous salmon rivers and the Børselvfjellet mountains.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Wildlife safari | 28.July 2011

King crab safaris in Finnmark

Come face to face with the red king crab in the Barents Sea outside the coast of Finnmark. Afterwards you are offered a taste of the succulent meat.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 21.July 2011

Round trip in Eastern Finnmark

Visit Sami villages, travel to the border area between Finnmark and Russia or join the locals catching king crabs in Eastern Finnmark.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 20.July 2011

Hiking in Finnmark

With its fjords and the unique Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau, the vast county of Finnmark is well-suited for hiking holidays for the whole family.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 20.July 2011

Round trip in Western Finnmark

Experience the North Cape and Karasjok on this round trip in Western Finnmark.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Food traditions | 20.July 2011

What to eat in Finnmark

Sample local dishes made with reindeer, grouse, salmon or king crab when you visit Finnmark.
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What to do | Active holiday | Riding & Sledging | 19.April 2011

Reindeer sledging

Let reindeer drag you across the white plains of Finnmark in Northern Norway.
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What to do | Active holiday | Fishing | 7.February 2012

Fishing in Kjøllefjord

Sea fishing, halibut fishing and king crabbing
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What to do | Active holiday | Fishing | 18.January 2012

Arctic experiences with Turgleder

Experience the northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, fishing, canoeing, Sámi culture and the midnight sun with Turgleder in Arctic Norway.
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Where to stay | Hotels | 19.April 2011

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Alta

All interior and exterior is made of snow and ice in this luxurious hotel, even the glasses in the bar.
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Where to stay | Hotels | 19.July 2011

Where to stay in Finnmark

Stay at one of many camp sites or rent a fishermen's cabin. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Alta and Kirkenes SnowHotel are both made of snow and ice.
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