Winter 2012/13 - Alta - English

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ALTA

WINTER 2013 15.12.2012–15.04.2013

WELCOME TO ALTA, THE TOWN OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS AT 70°N In the town of the Northern Lights, there is an endless range of activities and adventure, all framed by the fantastic blue light and contrasts which are so distinctive of Norwegian Lapland in mid winter. Spend the night in a fairytale hotel made of snow and ice or explore the windswept plain by snowmobile or with your own team of dogs. If you want to add some culture, pay a visit to a Sami camp or the Alta Museum.

Take a guided tour of the town or visit North Europe’s largest canyon. Sample the Arctic cuisine. The only thing holding you back is your imagination!

POPULATION: Alta is the largest town in Norwegian Lapland with a population of 19,000 and is experiencing growth.

SHOPPING: Alta town centre has a great range of shopping and numerous shops and centres including Amfi Alta, Parksenteret and Sentrum Syd. Bossekop is the old town centre of Alta and there are a number of good shops here.

CLIMATE: The climate in Alta is dry and stable. On winter evenings, you have a good chance of spotting the Northern Lights over the town. The Polar Night in Alta lasts from November to January, after which the days grow gradually longer. The Midnight Sun lasts from May to August, when it is daylight around the clock.

SKI TRAILS: Alta has an excellent network of cross-country ski trails covering short or long distances, through valleys, forests or over mountain plains. All trails are groomed regularly.

OTHER: Ten pin bowling, cinema, indoor water park and gym TRANSPORT: BUS/BOAT: www.boreal.no FLIGHTS: www.flysas.com www.norwegian.no www.wideroe.no DISTANCES: Alta Town Centre – Alta airport: 4.5 km Alta Town Centre – Sorrisniva: 20 km Alta Town Centre – Gargia: 27 km Alta Town Centre – Langfjordbotn: 80 km

DESIGN: ALFAMAC AS. PRINT: BJØRKMANNS, ALTA. PHOTOS: BÅRD LØKEN, TERJE RAKKE/NORDIC LIFE/INNOVASJON NORGE. PUBLISHED BY NORTHERN NORWAY TOURIST BOARD

ENTERTAINMENT: Pubs: Pernille, Alten PP, Nordlysbaren, Restaurant Alta (Rica Hotel Alta), Studenthuset City, Alfa&Omega, Barila, Han Skjenke, Bar & Restaurant Haldde (Thon Hotel Vica)

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BOOKING

Activities can be booked at North Adventure a minimum of one day in advance by 3pm.

• NB! Not all activities are available for the entire period from 15.12.12-15.04.13. Check individual dates. NB! Separate programme applies for Christmas and Easter.

• CANCELLATION: activities must be cancelled one day in advance before 3pm; otherwise you will be charged 100%.

• No minimum number of participants applies.

• Invoice fees / bank fees are over and above the stated prices • Thermal suit, boots, hat/helmet and gloves are included in the price for the dog-sledge and snowmobile trips. We recommend thermal underwear, woollen/fleece sweater, tracksuit trousers, warm socks and a scarf.

• The organisers have the right to cancel all excursions in the event of adverse weather or driving conditions.

• We cannot guarantee a sighting of the Northern Lights, as this is reliant on weather conditions.

• Duration of activities: The times stated for the activities are pickup and drop off times at the hotel.

• The transport included in the price of the various activities applies to individual guests.

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NORTH ADVENTURE P.O. Box 1114, N-9504 Alta, Norway Phone: +47 975 92 776 post@northadventure.no www.northadventure.no

For information about other winter activities in other parts of Northern Norway, please visit:

www.northernnorway.com

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ACTIVITY

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AL44 HUNTING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

01.10.12–15.04.13

Do you want to experience the beautiful spectacle of the Northern Lights, but don’t know how or where to go? We pick you up at your hotel and take you by car to the best viewpoints without light pollution. If it is overcast in Alta, we will travel to another place on the coast or inland. Our Northern Lights guides are photographers and can help with the settings on your camera so you capture the best shots possible of this natural phenomenon. We do not provide a Northern Lights guarantee, but in the 2011/12 season we found the Northern Lights on about 90 % of our tours.

Operated by: www.glod-alta.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no M x Tu x Wx Th x F x Sa x Su x

AL32 ARCTIC EVENING

01.12.12–30.04.13

Gargia Fjellstue (mountain lodge) invites you to an exciting evening where we “hunt” the Northern Lights, bathe in the outdoors hot tub or take a sauna and “snow bath”. Finish off with a gourmet meal and choice of drinks.

Operated by: www.gargia-fjellstue.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no

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AL10 SNOWMOBILE SAFARI ON THE FINNMARKSVIDDA & SAMI MEAL

01.12.12–30.04.13

The 70 ° N safari starts at Gargia Fjellstue and we drive up on the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain and to a view point offering views of the Altafjord’s mountain peaks and in over the mountain plain. We round off the safari with a good Sami lunch.

Operated by: 70 Grader Nord Safari Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no

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AL11 SNOWMOBILE SAFARI ON THE

FINNMARKSVIDDA ON A WINTER’S EVENING & SAMI MEAL

01.12.12–30.04.13

The 70 °N safari starts at Gargia Fjellstue and we follow the old road up on the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain. A winter evening up on the mountain plain can offer everything from rough weather, tranquillity, darkness and the Northern Lights to moonlight, wind and Arctic temperatures. We round off the safari with a hot Sami dinner.

Operated by: 70 Grader Nord Safari Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no M=Monday, Tu=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, Th=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, Su=Sunday

PRICE

DURATION

COMMENTS

NOK 1650 per person

Depart Alta at 7pm

Includes transport from Alta centre, hot drinks and snacks.

Return Alta at 11.30pm

NOK 1690 per person

3.30pm– 9.30pm

Includes return transport from the centre of Alta, dinner and drink, coffee and cake, thermal suit, boots, gloves. Swimwear and hats may be borrowed.

10.30am – 2pm

Includes return transport from Alta centre, fuel, thermal suit, boots, helmet and gloves.

Children under 12: NOK 850 per person

2 people per snowmobile: NOK 1675 per person 1 person per snowmobile: NOK 1995 per person

A valid motor vehicle or motorcycle driver’s license is required.

Lunch and hot and cold drinks are served.

Children under 12: 50 % discount

2 people per snowmobile: NOK 1675 per person 1 person per snowmobile: NOK 1995 per person Children under 12: 50 % discount

6pm – 9.30pm

Includes return transport from Alta centre, fuel, thermal suit, boots, helmet and gloves.

A valid motor vehicle or motorcycle driver’s license is required.

Sami dinner and hot and cold drinks are served.

All prices are stated in Norwegian kroner (NOK), 1 Euro = NOK 8

SNOWMOBILE SAFARI

Children under 12: NOK 1100 per person

NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPERIENCES

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AL08 DOG SLEDDING TRIPS IN THE REALM

OF THE MOOSE

15.12.12–15.04.13

Holmen Dog Centre invites you on an adventurous husky safari!

Drive your own dog sled or relax and enjoy the scenery as a passenger. We take you through the pine forest following the banks of the Alta River or up through Altadalen valley to the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain. We serve tea/coffee and cakes in our lavvu or outdoors around an open fire. We explain how we train our huskies, and prepare both ourselves and the huskies for the Finnmarksløpet race, a true test of stamina and Europe’s longest sled dog race covering 1000 km.

Operated by: www.holmenhusky.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no M x Tu x Wx Th x F x Sa x Su(x)

AL09 DOG SLEDDING TRIP IN WONDERFUL

WINTER LIGHT, WITH HOLMEN DOG CENTRE

15.12.12–15.04.13

Holmen Dog Centre invites you on an adventurous husky safari! Drive your own dog sled or take the trip as passenger. The safari takes you through the forest and along the Alta river. Beautiful lighting with the possibility of the Northern Lights, moonlight and a red evening sky in the springtime. Coffee and cakes are served in our lavvu.

Operated by: www.holmenhusky.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no M x Tu x Wx Th x F x Sa Su x

AL39 DOG SLEDDING TRIP WITH

NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY

15.12.12.–15.04.13

Play an active role on the trip and learn all about the huskies and dog sledding. You can take charge of your own team of dogs or, if you prefer, you can leave it all to us. We end the trip with storytelling about the Finnmarksløpet and Iditarod sled dog races around an open fire, while enjoying home-baked cake and hot drinks. Welcome!

Operated by: www.holmenhusky.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no M x Tu x Wx Th x F x Sa Su x

AL40 EVENING TRIP BY DOG SLED WITH

NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY

15.12.12.–15.04.13

Help us get the dog sled ready. We can teach you all you need to know to feel safe. We set out under the starry skies, hoping to spot the Northern Lights. We end the trip around an open fire, telling stories from the sled dog races we have completed and for which we train our dogs, while enjoying home-baked cake and a hot drink. Welcome!

Operated by: www.northernlightshusky.com Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no

M=Monday, Tu=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, Th=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, Su=Sunday

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PRICE

DURATION

COMMENTS

NOK 1100 per person

10am12.30pm

Includes transport from Rica Hotel Alta, thermal suit, boots, hat and gloves, tea/coffee and cake

NOK 1100 per person Children under 12: 50% discount

NOK 1100 per person

(x): on request for groups of more than five people

4pm6.30pm (x): on request for groups of more than five people

Children under 12: NOK 525 per person

Includes transport from Rica Hotel Alta, thermal suit, boots, hat, gloves, tea/coffee and cakes By prior arrangement, a lunch of salmon soup can be served in the lavvu, NOK 200 per person (NOK 100 for children under 12)

10am– 12.30pm

Includes return transport from Alta Centre, thermal suit, boots, hat, gloves and light refreshments.

5pm– 7.30pm

Includes return transport from Alta Centre, thermal suit, boots, hat, gloves and light refreshments.

Children under 12: NOK 525 per person

NOK 1100 per person

By prior arrangement, a lunch of salmon soup can be served in the lavvu, NOK 200 per person (NOK 100 for children under 12)

All prices are stated in Norwegian kroner (NOK), 1 Euro = NOK 8

DOG SLEDDING TRIP

Children under 12: 50% discount

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M x Tu x Wx Th x F x Sa x Su x

ACTIVITY

AL42

SNOWSHOEING TRIP

01.12.12–31.04.13

Take a trip in the snow using the ancient method of snowshoes.

As we walk through the forest close to Gargia Fjellstue (mountain lodge), you will see the footprints of a number of small and large forest animals. We stop for a break in a clearing, and light an open fire so we can brew some coffee.

Operated by: www.gargia-fjellstue.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no

M x Tu x Wx Th x F x Sa x Su x

AL41

CAMPFIRE’S BURNING

01.11.12–31.04.13

Delight in the total silence while sipping from a cup of hot tea or coffee around an open campfire at Gargia Fjellstue (mountain lodge). Join us on a trip out into the forest and sample our traditional life in the great outdoors. Let the silence relax your mind. If we are lucky, we may catch sight of the Northern Lights over the treetops.

Operated by: www.gargia-fjellstue.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no

M x Tu x Wx Th x F x Sa x Su x

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A TASTE OF NORWEGIAN LAPLAND

15.12.12–15.04.13

Experience a unique evening in the old centre of Alta including a gourmet meal at Thon Hotel Vica. At one of Finnmark’s best restaurants, Restaurant Haldde, you will be served a tasty threecourse Arctic dinner in the form of king crab, a choice of grilled stockfish or bokna lightly smoked leg of reindeer and a “taste of Norwegian Lapland” for dessert.

Groups of 10 or more staying at Thon Hotel Alta receive free transport to Thon Hotel Vica.

Operated by: www.thonhotels.no/vica Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no

M=Monday, Tu=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, Th=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, Su=Sunday

PRICE

DURATION

COMMENTS

NOK 750 per person

10.30am– 2pm

Includes transport from Alta centre, warm clothing, gear, tea, coffee and other hot drinks.

6pm– 9.30pm

Includes transport from Alta centre, warm clothing, gear, tea, coffee and other hot drinks.

3 hours

Excludes transport

Children under 12: 50% discount

NOK 750 per person Children under 12: 50% discount

Adults: NOK 599 per person Children under 12: NOK 299 per person

Open 4pmmidnight

All prices are stated in Norwegian kroner (NOK), 1 Euro = NOK 8

GUIDED TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

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AL45 YOUR ARCTIC ADVENTURE

01.11.12–15.04.13

Key words are truger eller ski, varm lunsj tilberedt over bål og serveres i en samisk lavvo pine forest and animal tracks. We drill a hole in the ice and try ice-fishing. Are the fish biting?

An Alaskan husky pulls a pulka with our food and equipment.

Remember your camera – there will be plenty of photo opportunities! This adventure sums up the Norwegian outdoor culture in a nutshell. Welcome to the GLØD wilderness camp!

Operated by: www.glod-alta.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no

M x Tu x Wx Th x F x Sa x Su x

AL16 WORLD HERITAGE ROCK ART CENTRE

– ALTA MUSEUM

01.12.12–30.04.13

Alta Museum features exhibitions on rock art in Alta and other cultural history exhibitions. Temporary exhibitions on themes such as the Northern Lights, angling and art exhibitions. Café with a panoramic view over the Altafjord and souvenir shop.

Guided tours for groups by prior arrangement.

Operated by: www.alta.museum.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no

M x Tu x Wx Th x F x Sa x Su x

DINNER AT RESTAURANT ALTA 15.12.12 – 15.04.13

Rica Hotel Alta serves local food to our guests. Our dishes are based on fresh ingredients from local suppliers. In our Restaurant Alta, we serve a tasty three-course dinner and in addition offer an a la carté menu. Our specialties include salmon, halibut, boknafisk, wild boar, reindeer, king crab and cloudberries.

Operated by: www.rica.no Booking: +47 975 92 776 – post@northadventure.no

M=Monday, Tu=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, Th=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, Su=Sunday

PRICE

DURATION

COMMENTS

NOK 1390 per person

10am– 3pm

Includes transport, thermal suit, (snowshoes), fishing gear and hot Arctic lunch.

Mon–Fri 8am–3pm

Transport is not included, but there is a bus stop outside.

Children under 12: NOK 990

Adult: NOK 90 Children from 7 to 16: NOK 20 per person Children under 7: free

Sat-Sun 11am– 4pm

MUSEUM

Separate prices apply for guided tours.

Adult NOK 890 per person

GUIDED TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

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Open 10am – 11pm

Excludes transport.

RESTAURANTS

Children under 12: NOK 450 per person

All prices are stated in Norwegian kroner (NOK), 1 Euro = NOK 8

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RICA HOTEL ALTA Rica Hotel Alta is Finnmark’s largest hotel and is located in downtown Alta near the pedestrian street and shopping centres. Rica Hotel Alta is a full-service hotel with good facilities, a large capacity and bears the Swan label. The hotel was refurbished and now features 241 rooms, including suites and junior suites, a large and varied breakfast buffet and an à la carte restaurant with local dishes on the menu. The hotel’s facilities also include a pizza pub, bar, night club, sauna and direct access to Finnmark’s largest indoor water park – Nordlysbadet.

Rica Hotel Alta offers free wireless internet access in all guest rooms and common areas.

Tel. +47 78 48 27 00 rica.hotel.alta@rica.no – www.rica.no

ALTAFJORD GJESTEGÅRD & SPA With a fantastic view of the Altafjord, we invite you to an establishment with a difference. With good culinary experuences on the menu, where local fresh ingredients are a matter of course, a cosy pub, course/ conference facilities, spa experiences and accommodation, we want our guests to find peace, tranquillity and enjoyment.

Tel. +47 78 43 19 60 email@altafjordgs.no – www.altafjordgs.no

THON HOTEL ALTA Thon Hotel Alta was built in 2010. The hotel is located in downtown Alta under the same roof as the Amfi Alta shopping centre. This is a business hotel featuring 150 double rooms. Half the rooms are equipped with a kitchen and sofa bed, making them ideal for families or longer stays. The hotel has good restaurant and conference facilities. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. Heated basement car park with direct lift access to hotel receiption and adjacent to the Nordlysbadet indoor water park.

Complimentary transfers available for groups of 10 or more who wish to dine at Thon Hotel Vica. Please contact reception.

Tel. +47 78 49 40 00 alta@thonhotels.no – www.thonhotels.no/alta

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BEST WESTERN NORDLYS HOTELL ALTA Comfortable beds and delicious meals in a home away from home atmosphere and a modern hotel steeped in tradition. We have 37 high standard rooms and the hotel is well-known for its good, home-cooked food. We have an indoor jacuzzi (8 persons), sauna and new solarium.

All rooms have en suite bathrooms, telephone, cable TV and internet access. Our restaurant offers a varied menu, from meat and fish dishes to hamburgers and pizza. The menu always features reindeer and local fish. Children’s play room. Free internet access in all rooms and large free guest car park. The hotel is closed during Christmas and Easter.

Tel. +47 78 45 72 00 post@nordlyshotell.no – www.nordlyshotell.no

Thon Hotel Vica is part of the Thon Hotel chain and is a full-service hotel in the old part of the city, Bossekop. It is an old farm, restored and converted into a modern hotel, with the rural theme reflected throughout the hotel. The hotel’s facilities include an a la carte restaurant of high quality with special focus on local culinary traditions. Thon Hotel Vica offers meeting facilities and catering for functions. Free parking. The hotel has wonderful views of the beautiful Altafjord. Welcome! The hotel is closed from 22.12.-02.01.

Tel. +47 78 48 22 22 vica@thonhotels.no – www.thonhotels.no/vica

ALTA STRAND CAMPING & APARTMENT AS Steinfossveien 29, N-9518 Alta Tel. +47 78 43 40 22. Fax +47 78 43 42 40 mail@altacamping.no – www.altacamping.no

ACCOMMODATION

THON HOTEL VICA

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GARGIA FJELLSTUE (MOUNTAIN LODGE) On the outskirts of Alta, at the foot of the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain, you will find Gargia – a mountain lodge hotel, with high comfort and standard and a world of activities. We arrange courses/conferences and functions, and we have an excellent reputation for our food.

We organise adventures around an open fire, trips on snowshoes, Northern Lights events, ice-fishing trips, outdoor hot tub, sauna and delightful meals. Experienced guides take you out onto the mountain plain, and we have all necessary equipment.

Tel. +47 78 43 33 51 post@gargia-fjellstue.no – www.gargia-fjellstue.no

THE WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE FOR ROCK ART – ALTA MUSEUM Pay a visit to Norway’s only prehistoric cultural memorial on the UNESCO World Heritage List – the rock art in Alta. The exhibition on rock art in Alta and other cultural historical exhibitions. Changing exhibitions on themes such as the Northern Lights, angling and art exhibitions. Museum café with views of the Altafjord, souvenir shop and children’s play area. The museum is disability-friendly.

Tel. +47 417 56 330

post@altamuseum.no – www.alta.museum.no

GLØD Are you seeking adventure in magnificent Arctic surroundings?

Do you dream of gazing up at the Northern Lights, fishing in frozen lakes or basking in the warmth of an open camp fire? Are your sights set on the high peaks, from where you have views of fjord and plain? Short and long expeditions on skis, snowshoes or dog sled – we provide you with the ultimate adventure accompanied by local culinary delights to add extra flavour to your trip!

Tel. +47 997 94 256 trygve@glod-alta.no – www.glod-alta.no

HOLMEN HUSKY Holmen Husky invites you to join them on an exciting husky safari!

You can drive your own dog team or just relax and enjoy the passing scenery! Eirik has been involved with dog sledding for 25 years, and has taken part in Europe’s longest sled dog race 13 times. We explain how we train our dogs and prepare both ourselves and our dogs for such a trial of strength. We offer trips into the pine forest along the Alta River or up the Alta valley to the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain. On evening trips we check if we are lucky enough to see the Northern Lights. After the trip, we serve coffee and lunch in our traditional lavvu (lunch may be ordered in addition). Welcome to a husky adventure!

Tel. +47 78 43 66 45 / +47 905 30 983 post@holmenhusky.no – www.holmenhusky.no

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NORTH ADVENTURE North Adventure has a unique range of services and activities at exciting destinations. We provide guides and travel guides for all trips in the regions of North Troms and Norwegian Lapland. We pave the way for wonderfully exotic adventures in “the last wilderness in Europe”! Special prices for flights, accommodation, car hire, bus and adventures with guide or travel guide for holidays, cultural trips, adventure trips, round trips, company trips or incentive trips– your gateway to a Norwegian Lapland adventure!

Tel. +47 975 92 776 post@northadventure.no – www.northadventure.no

70° NORD SAFARI We organise guided tours of the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain on snowmobile. We have scheduled departures for a number of trips of around three hours’ duration. Plan a short or long trip with us. We offer accommodation and meals in spacious, heated tents. You can also extend your trip to visit Kautokeino/Karasjok, or other parts of the region, spending the night in hotels/cabins. Our experienced guides carry food and all the necessary gear for a successful and adventurous excursion. Contact us!

BOAZO SAMI SIIDA Sami settlement with an idyllic location on the banks of the Alta River, 4 km from Alta centre. Gain an insight into the culture and history of the Sami reindeer herders. Listen to the joik and Sami storytelling, learn to cast a lasso and fly over the snow behind a reindeer in a sled or on skis! A Sami meal is served in lavvu – pre-booking required.

Tel. +47 414 73 405 post@sami-siida.no – www.sami-siida.no

NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY, CERTIFIED NORWEGIAN ECOTOURISM Welcome to a personal, safe and unique husky adventure. Catch a glimpse of a day in the life of a dog racer, and visit our open kennels.

We are in training for the Finnmarksløpet sled dog race and we also completed the Iditarod in Alaska, the world’s longest sled dog race.

We tell you all about our experiences, and you can join us to create your very own. We offer short and long trips for both individuals and groups. Welcome to Northern Lights Husky, a certified Norwegian ecotourism provider.

Tel. +47 458 53 144 nlhusky@gmail.com – www.northernlightshusky.no

ACTIVITIES

Tel. +47 994 49 970 nordsafari@epost.no – www.70nordsafari.no

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THE POLAR NIGHT/CLIMATE

THE POLAR NIGHT PLACE North Cape Hammerfest Alta/Kirkenes Kautokeino

THE POLAR NIGHT 18 November – 24 January 20 November – 21 January 23 November – 19 January 27 November – 11 January

CLIMATE ALTA

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Average temperature Precipitation (mm)

-7.0 36

-8.7 32

-7.9 25

-5.2 23

-0.6 17

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Experience the new pride of the Northern Lights town!

The Nordlysbadet indoor water park is the perfect place to relax and enjoy quality time with your family. Nordlysbadet is located in downtown Alta, with direct access from Rica Hotel Alta and the Amfi shopping centre via a tunnel. Attractions here include: swimming pool, saunas in the changing rooms, activity pool with diving boards, climbing wall, water slide, training pool and children’s pool, as well as a wellness section with saunas, ice bath, outdoor hot tub and jacuzzi.

Nordlysbadet also has two cafés and a small shop.

Opening hours: please refer to our website.

Operated by: www.nordlysbadet.no Booking +47 78 44 48 81

Exciting and exotic adventures in Finnmark – only 2 hours from Oslo

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Complete supplier of adventure packages for all types of groups and individual travellers.

North Adventure, Tel. +47 78 44 50 50 post@northadventure.no – www.northadventure.no

ACTIVITIES

NORDLYSBADET

In order for your stay in Northern Norway to be as comfortable as possible, it is important to have the right clothes. Bring warm and comfortable clothes and shoes. We recommend wearing 100% wool or similar quality clothing next to your skin. Layer your clothing, so that you can easily regulate your temperature by removing or adding a layer. Outer clothing should be lined and windproof. Most activity organisers supply clothing for excursions, i.e. thermal suits, shoes, hat and mittens.

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING

1st layer

Socks

Long-sleeved and longleg thermal underwear (synthetic or woollen)

Trousers (cotton or fleece)

Jumper or fleece

2nd layer

Woollen socks

Lined trousers (preferably windproof)

Thick jumper (wool or fleece)

Scarf

3rd layer

Winter jacket

Hat

4th layer

Winter shoes

Gloves or mittens

Š TRYGVE NYGÅRD www.glod-alta.no

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For bookings, please visit thonhotels.no or ring +47 815 52 400

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