CAR HIRE ALTA

car hire Alta

Alta is the main administrative centre for the municipality of the same name. The town is situated in the Finnmark county in Norway. The town has many great things to offer visitors with many attractions of historical importance, which you can visit with Car Hire Alta Airport.

There is also a good nightlife scene as well as great shopping that many visitors to this wonderful town enjoy each year. The town is home to museums, rock carvings and beautiful scenery that make it a must see place for travelers to this stunning part of Norway. With so much to see and do, the town is waiting for you to discover it with Car Hire Alta Airport.

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Attractions of Alta

Attractions in Alta start with the UNESCO World Heritage site and the famous rock carvings. They date back as far as 4200BC and this is where the Komsa culture first started having been named after the mountain here. The town is home to a grisly history with the decapitated bodies of Sami Rebellion leaders having been buried at the Kafjord Church.

Sights of Alta

The Alta Museum is a fine sight in Alta and you can find it easily at the western end of town in the Hjemmeluft. There are spectacular cliffs that are located around the museum and they are part of UNESCO's World Heritage list. The rock carvings here consist of scenes of hunting, crowded boats and animals. Visit these amazing sites with Car Hire Alta Airport.

Sport in Alta

Sport in Alta is popular with hiking and walks very popular in the beautiful countryside. The town is home to a football club called Alta IF and the game is certainly the most popular among the locals. Fishing is also enjoyed by residents of the town as well as winter sports.

Nightlife in Alta

The nightlife in Alta is very good with a a number of places standing out from the usual scene. Alfa-Omega in the Markedsgata is one such place. The crowd at this place is usually from 30 to 40 in age and it is very laid back. Barila is another favorite with the locals and they make excellent cocktails.

Shopping in Alta

The town centre is the best place for shopping in Alta and you can find many handicrafts in and around the Handverkshuset. Here you can pick up bargains made by the Sami such as scarves, hats and gloves. Manndalen Husflidslag is also a popular place for shopping for bargains. Enjoy a shopping expedition with Car Hire Alta Airport.

Getting to Alta

Alta Airport is the main transportation center for the county of Finnmark. Alta Airport offers direct flights to Oslo and serves more than 410,000 passengers annually. The town is also home to a port and it lies on the European E6 route giving it excellent road connections to other Norwegian and European cities.

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