{"id":979,"date":"2024-05-01T11:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T11:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitalta.dev09.dekodes.no\/en\/?post_type=article&#038;p=979"},"modified":"2025-06-27T09:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:17:37","slug":"roundtrip-follow-the-arctic-coast-from-alta-to-the-north-cape","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/visitalta.dev09.dekodes.no\/en\/article\/roundtrip-follow-the-arctic-coast-from-alta-to-the-north-cape\/","title":{"rendered":"Follow the Arctic Coast from Alta to the North Cape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tThis round trip stretches from the woody fairytale landscape around Alta and all the way up to the Northernmost tip of Europe, through the raw and naked arctic coast. \n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Along the way you will pass mountains, rivers and waters, adventures islands, a national park, towns, charming fishing villages, museums with cultural inputs and some scenic detours that you will thank us later that you did not miss out on. <\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=17A6QvbwKck9gc1aoGlOeFosmpdzfNXs&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The route is not suggesting the shortest cut. It is suggesting that you take your time to stop and explore the region as you go. We have mapped out accommodations, attractions, activities, such as hiking possibilities, and last but not least \u2013 where you will find the best culinary experiences. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>If you click on the different icons on the map, you can read more information and or\/see pictures in some of them. The map is made as a collaboration between Visit Alta, Visit Hammerfest and Visit Northcape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-gate-to-the-arctic-alta\"><strong>The gate to the Arctic \u2013 Alta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the majestic mountains, the beautiful Altafjord and the legendary Finnmarksvidda lies Alta, the city of Northern Lights. Within minutes from the city center you can experience silence like you never did before. Alta is a natural hub and stopping point in the Arctic region. Good infrastructure, high-end accommodation and world-class cuisine are all good reasons why we can call ourselves good hosts. At the city center, you will find the Northern Lights Cathedral, which is a well known landmark. Alta is also well known for the rock art, which can be found at Alta Museum among others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" data-size=\"x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/7E8E23B1-6326-48D7-BEE1-3C40A97F6016.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/7E8E23B1-6326-48D7-BEE1-3C40A97F6016.jpg\" alt=\"The rock art at Alta Museum. Photo: Harry Lund\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/7E8E23B1-6326-48D7-BEE1-3C40A97F6016.jpg\" data-caption=\"The rock art at Alta Museum. Photo: Harry Lund\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/Hers\u00f8ya_\u00f8de-strand_Tine-M-Hagelin.jpg\" data-size=\"1413x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/Hers\u00f8ya_\u00f8de-strand_Tine-M-Hagelin.jpg\" alt=\"Spend the night in a glamping dome! Photo: GL\u00d8D Explorer\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/Hers\u00f8ya_\u00f8de-strand_Tine-M-Hagelin.jpg\" data-caption=\"Spend the night in a glamping dome! Photo: GL\u00d8D Explorer\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>02: The rock art at Alta Museum. Photo: Harry Lund<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Spend the night in a glamping dome! Photo: GL\u00d8D Explorer<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p>Hiking and biking is a part of everyday life for the locals in Alta. Smaller hikes like Komsatoppen are easy to reach from the city center and offer a great view of the city and the fjord. Alta Canyon and Orvvos Waterfall are exciting gems worth a visit. You can even rent an e-bike to reach the canyon! Get in touch with locals and ask them for trail tips, they will happily share some options with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/2012-08-09_5094.jpg\" data-size=\"1195x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/2012-08-09_5094.jpg\" alt=\"Orvvos Waterfall during spring. Photo: Sorrisniva\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/2012-08-09_5094.jpg\" data-caption=\"Orvvos Waterfall during spring. Photo: Sorrisniva\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/10\/SD_20150410_2180288.jpg\" data-size=\"1066x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/10\/SD_20150410_2180288.jpg\" alt=\"Alta Canon during fall. Photo: Joel Hallingfors\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/10\/SD_20150410_2180288.jpg\" data-caption=\"Alta Canon during fall. Photo: Joel Hallingfors\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Orvvos Waterfall during spring. Photo: Sorrisniva<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Alta Canon during fall. Photo: Joel Hallingfors<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p>You will find a lot of restaurants and places to eat, both in the city center and the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a quick meal or want a fine dining experience, Alta has something for you. The restaurants offer a large selection of local and international cuisine. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the Stone Age, Alta has been a meeting place for several indigenous people groups. The \u201cthree tribes meeting\u201d is an expression that conveys that the settlement in an area or place has mainly consisted of Sami, Kven and Norwegians. Get to learn more about the culture in our area, taste reindeer meat or go for a reindeer ride!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" data-size=\"x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Photo: Sorrisniva\" data-full-url=\"\" data-caption=\"Photo: Sorrisniva\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" data-size=\"x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Sami Siida\" data-full-url=\"\" data-caption=\"Sami Siida\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Photo: Sorrisniva<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Sami Siida<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p>Before going further to Hammerfest and Northcape, we recommend that you spend the night at an exciting accommodation in Alta. During fall you can spot the first glimpse of the northern lights for the season while laying in a bed with a view, such as a northern lights cabin or glamping dome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hammerfest-is-the-northernmost-city-in-the-world\"><strong>Hammerfest is the northernmost city in the world<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going by car from Alta, passing the beautiful plateau Sennalandet, via Skaidi \u2013 where the rivers meet, you will take left and reach the arctic coast again. The Kvalsund bridge will then take you to the island Kval\u00f8ya. The word \u201cKval\u201d means \u201cWhale\u201d, so keep an eye open for whales as you drive by the coast (and during summer, you also need to watch out for gracing reindeers along the roads). After two hours you will reach the Northernmost city in the world &#8211; Hammerfest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/4EF9169D-44E7-4414-A1CA-1222160E9491.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/4EF9169D-44E7-4414-A1CA-1222160E9491.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/4EF9169D-44E7-4414-A1CA-1222160E9491.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/5EDB2A57-F15E-4DA5-BD73-75B236D2D25A-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/5EDB2A57-F15E-4DA5-BD73-75B236D2D25A-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/5EDB2A57-F15E-4DA5-BD73-75B236D2D25A-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/5EDB2A57-F15E-4DA5-BD73-75B236D2D25A.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/5EDB2A57-F15E-4DA5-BD73-75B236D2D25A.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/5EDB2A57-F15E-4DA5-BD73-75B236D2D25A.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>Well, at least the northernmost city with more than 5000 inhabitants! Hammerfest has a surprisingly urban vibe for such a small \u201ccity\u201d, with shopping streets, cafes, bar, restaurants, and a lot of cultural offers. Here you will find the Museum of Reconstructions that tells the post WWII history of the whole county Finnmark, and that will help you appreciate to boxy and colourful houses from the 50s all around town. They have their own charm! Hammerfest has been multi-cultural for decades, and a lot of nationalities are living here. You will find a wide collection of restaurants with local food mixed with international flavours, as well as bars and a buzzing nightlife in the weekends.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitalta.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/VisitHammerfest-02283-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2664\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hammerfest is surrounded by mountains that offers scenic and quite easy hikes, such as the zig-zag path to the viewpoint on Mt. Salen. \u201cThe Tyven stairs\u201d is perfect if you want a more challenging hike with an even more regarding view on top! For adventurers, the neighbour island Seiland and S\u00f8r\u00f8ya are also worth mentioning. More than 50% of Seiland is a National Park, and S\u00f8r\u00f8ya is known as \u201cThe green island in the North\u201d (at least during summertime). Locals from Hammerfest loves to explore these islands in their spare time, by traveling with the local ferry or speedboat. Hiking and birdwatching are the most popular activities on these islands, and if you like to go fishing you are officially in paradise. For an off-the-beaten-track arctic experience, head to Seiland or S\u00f8r\u00f8ya for at least a daytrip! There are also accommodation to be found.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Norwegian Scenic Route to Hav\u00f8ysund<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After visiting Hammerfest and passing Skaidi once again, on your way to Northcape \u2013 you should \u201cswing by\u201d Hav\u00f8ysund first. It\u2019s a detour, but one of those you will be glad you did not miss out on. Because sometimes the road itself is the destination, and in Norway we have 19 spectacular roads just like that. One of them is The Norwegian Scenic Route 889. The starting point is close to the small sea Sami village Kokelv. During summertime you can visit the Sea Sami Museum there, to learn about the old Sami traditions along the arctic coast. Heading back on the road again, you will pass a variety of landscapes. Strange, rocky formations \u2013 one of them looking like the Egyptian Sphinx, waterfalls and white sandy beaches to mention some. In the end of the road, the lively fishing village Hav\u00f8ysund awaits. There you will find windmills, the already familiar reconstruction box houses, accommodation, and restaurants. The campervan parking by the lake is also quite nice. Why not spend the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/7E8E23B1-6326-48D7-BEE1-3C40A97F6016-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/7E8E23B1-6326-48D7-BEE1-3C40A97F6016-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/7E8E23B1-6326-48D7-BEE1-3C40A97F6016-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/8DCF05AA-B04A-4E13-AF91-450D6D1C76C3-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/8DCF05AA-B04A-4E13-AF91-450D6D1C76C3-1.jpg\" alt=\"test\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/8DCF05AA-B04A-4E13-AF91-450D6D1C76C3-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"test\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/8DCF05AA-B04A-4E13-AF91-450D6D1C76C3.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/8DCF05AA-B04A-4E13-AF91-450D6D1C76C3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2019\/11\/8DCF05AA-B04A-4E13-AF91-450D6D1C76C3.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>02: test<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Heading to the final destination \u2013 Northcape&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Road tripping to North Cape is one of the most beautiful ways to discover hidden gems, and to get an understanding of real arctic living. One gem worth exploring is Tams\u00f8ya, a private owned island located in the Porsangerfjord, with a bounty of cloudberries, wildlife, and history \u2013 really a journey back in time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" data-size=\"x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" data-size=\"x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p>Travelling further towards destination North Cape, you will find out that we are situated on Mager\u00f8ya. An arctic island with alluring fishing villages, a bounty of wildlife, and a variety of adventures awaits you. Our destination is located above the tree line, which makes the journey itself different, and the contrasts bigger. Take a minute to enjoy the raw beauty, the naked nature, and the amazing autumn colors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honningsv\u00e5g is the largest town in the North Cape area. Our small town is a great hub where you can wander along the harbor promenade, shop in the local stores, visit a gallery or learn more about the local history at North Cape Museum. Top it off with a meal at one of the many cozy dineries. Here you can meet and chat to locals. It has been suggested, that the natives here are the most hospitable and curious in all of Norway. Try out the local cuisine, and ask for fried cod tounges, the island&#8217;s specialty. Don\u00b4t miss out of having a drink at N\u00f8den Pub, a well-known pub with great history and local heroes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitalta.dev09.dekodes.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/2.-Vagen-Honningsvag-Bay-Summer-Photo-credit-@Kjell-Bendik-Pedersen-by-Visit-Nordkapp-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3156\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take time to explore the island together, and let the romance blossom. On the way to North Cape stop by Skarsv\u00e5g, the world\u00b4s northernmost fishing village. A short hike from the fishing village will take you to Kirkeporten, one of the small miracles along the coast of Northern Norway. This natural arch provides a very special view of the North Cape, and a great location for instafriendly pictures.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us face it, when travelling above the arctic circle and to 71 degrees north, it is worth exploring the iconic North Cape Plateau. At North Cape we recommend a visit to the North Cape Hall. Here you can learn about the history of North Cape, watch a fantastic panoramic movie from Mager\u00f8ya, go shopping, before enjoying a good meal while you admire the unique landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" data-size=\"x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" data-size=\"x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" data-size=\"x\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" data-full-url=\"\" data-caption=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p>At the end of day, nurture the relationship with a sauna and jacuzzi at The View Hotel. Perhaps you will be lucky to see the northern lights showing off.&nbsp; We have a variety of experiences for you to choose from. Here you can enjoy being alone, together. Its time take your loved one on a journey of exploration to the far north of Europe, to the North Cape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Good to know \u2013 helpful links:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visithammerfest.no\/en\/\">Visit Hammerfest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordkapp.no\/en\/\">Visit Northcape<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitalta.dev09.dekodes.no\/en\/\">Visit Alta<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.dev09.dekodes.no\/en\/artikkel\/the-journey-to-nordkapp-goes-through-west-finnmark\/\">Northern Norway tourist board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/snelandia.no\/\">Public transport (bus, ferry, speedboat)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altamuseum.no\/en\/?__geom=%E2%9C%AA\">Information about the Alta Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasjonaleturistveger.no\/en\/routes\/havoysund\/\">Information about the Norwegian Scenic Route<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.norgesnasjonalparker.no\/en\/nationalparks\/seiland\/\">Information about Seiland National Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitnordkapp.net\/en\/opening-hours\">Information about the North Cape plateau<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2664,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"t2_featured_media_focal_point":{"x":0.5,"y":0.5},"teft_location_geodata_lat":0,"teft_location_geodata_lng":0,"vnn_header_layout":"featured","vnn_header_layout_image_id":2664,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_x":0.4,"vnn_header_layout_image_focal_point_y":0.7,"vnn_header_layout_description":"","vnn_header_layout_url":"","vnn_header_layout_url_text":"","vnn_header_layout_photographer":"","vnn_header_layout_video_id":"","vnn_header_layout_yt_id":"","vnn_header_layout_vimeo_id":"","teft_cards_image_id":2664,"teft_cards_image_focal_point_x":0.37,"teft_cards_image_focal_point_y":0.71,"teft_cards_title":"","teft_cards_excerpt":"","footnotes":""},"season":[],"todo":[633],"class_list":["post-979","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","todo-inspiration"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.5 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Follow the Arctic Coast from Alta to the North Cape - Visit Alta - English<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/visitalta.dev09.dekodes.no\/en\/article\/roundtrip-follow-the-arctic-coast-from-alta-to-the-north-cape\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Follow the Arctic Coast from Alta to the North Cape\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Along the way you will pass mountains, rivers and waters, adventures islands, a national park, towns, charming fishing villages, museums with cultural inputs and some scenic detours that you will thank us later that you did not miss out on. 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