Alta

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Geographical data
Location (Alta): 69.98°N 17.42°O County: Finnmark Inhabitants: 18300 Area: 3849 km² Larger settlements: Alta (11900), Rafsbotn, Talvik Highest mountain: Halddetoppen 1149 m Larger lakes: Part of Iešjávri (68,16 km²), part of Trangdalsvatn (3,83 km²), Stuorajávri (3,58 km²), Vegvatnet (3,07 km²), Kovvatnet (2,48 km²), part of Ruhkkojávri (2,45 km²), Juovvajávri (2,24 km²) Larger islands: each a part from Seiland (565 km²) and Stjernøya (231 km²) Neighboring municipalities: Hammerfest, Hasvik, Karasjok, Kautokeino, Kvalsund, Kvænangen (Troms), Loppa, Porsanger
Sights
Alta Museum in Hjemmeluft Alta Canyon east from the town near Sautso Old northern lights observatory at the Halddetoppen (1149 m) Church (built 1850) Small fishing harbour near Kidelv View to Langenesholmen Waterfalls Skjaerafossen at Altaelv View from Flintfjell View from Steinfjell (at Alta Canyon) Salmon fishing at Altaelva Emporium of the Stone Age (at Langenesholmen) Alta Museum in Hjemmeluft South from Alta is the archaeological main attraction of Norway: The rock carvings in Hjemmeluft are 2500 up to 6200 years old. After discovery in 1973 the rock carvings had been listed in the world heritage of the UNESCO. The Alta Museum moved to Hjemmeluft. The museum was choosen to the European Museum of the year 1993. Additional to the rock carvings the museum has historically collections about fishing, slate quarry, traditional costumes of the people of Sami and an exhibition to the history of Sautso dam.
Links
Alta Kommune	Alta informations
Alta Museum	Alta Museum in Hjemmeluft
Alta Friluftspark	Alta Friluftspark

     

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