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Alta City

Welcome to Alta, where you will have a unique study experience with proximity to both city life and wilderness. As a student in Alta, you have the freedom to explore beautiful fjords, the northern lights, and majestic mountains – all right outside your doorstep.

Police car in front of the Northern Lights Cathedral
Three students talking in the cafeteria

Student Life

As a police student in Alta, you have the opportunity to experience an urban city with immediate proximity to nature.

The study location is at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Alta, with which we have a great collaboration and can use several of their facilities.

Police students are welcome to use the training facilities at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Alta.

If you enjoy participating in quizzes, music bingo, or concerts, you will find many events at Studenthuset City Scene (NO). This is a student house, nightclub, and the largest club stage in Finnmark.

Dogs pulling a dogsled

Cultural Offerings

In Alta, you can experience unique cultural offerings that provide insight into local history and Sami traditions. For example, check out:

Alta kultursal (NO), which is very popular among the city's residents and offers concerts, stand-up shows, and theater performances throughout the year.

Finnmarksløpet, Borealis Vinterfestival (NO), and Alta live (NO) are also some highlights that attract thousands of spectators every year.

 

Photo: Konrad-Konieczny

 

A couple enjoying the view of Alta from a mountaintop

Outdoor Life

Alta offers endless opportunities for an active and adventurous outdoor life all year round. With its dry climate and varied landscape, ranging from plateaus to sea, Alta is perfect for those who want to explore nature. Here, you can go on challenging mountain hikes, cycle on scenic trails, or try activities such as fishing, kiting, and paddling. In winter, you can experience the northern lights and excellent skiing opportunities.

Learn more about what Alta has to offer:

 

Photo: Flatlight Creative House/Visit Alta

A delicious dinner plate with herbs from the garden of Tresti and Trine in Alta

Worth Checking Out

Photo: Trasti Trine/Visit Alta

The Highest Mountain Peak

The highest mountain in Alta is Halddetoppen, which, besides offering a fantastic view, has one of Norway's most spectacular accommodations at the top of the mountain.

To halve-en hel

The home bakery run by twins Kine Pettersen and Linn Johannessen has become a huge success in Alta. Here, you can buy freshly baked bread, cakes, buns, and many other treats.

Check out the baked goods.

Aurora kino

Aurora kino Alta is Finnmark's largest and most visited cinema. Aurora kino is located in the heart of Alta city center, in the same building as, among others, the Student House City Scene and Alta Library.

See the cinema program (NO).

Trasti og Trine

Dog sledding in the stunning Finnmark nature - genuine, locally sourced, and unique culinary delights, and cozy accommodations. Trasti og Trine offer activities and taste experiences that follow the seasons. Just a short drive from Alta, you can enjoy delicious treats from the bakery, café, or fine dining menu in the restaurant.

Read more here.

Nordlysbadet

Nordlysbadet is located in the heart of Alta city center. Here, you will find several pools, saunas, a water slide, a cold plunge pool, an outdoor hot tub, a swim shop, a café in both dry and wet environments, and much more! They also host the Feel24 fitness center.

Read more (NO)