Alta, Norway

The “City of Northern Lights”

Discover Ancient Art in a Museum and in Nature Explore Alta’s storied history, from its archaic past to the present, through its rock art and native culture. Embark your motor coach for a scenic tour of the “City of Northern Lights.” At the Alta Museum, located in a field of rock carvings, step inside to see relics recovered from this prehistoric settlement that lay undiscovered until 1973. Your local guide will lead you on a museum tour to showcase its permanent and temporary exhibitions, covering a variety of topics related to local history and nature including the northern lights, salmon fishing, and local Sami and Christian religions. Enjoy free time to explore the museum independently and perhaps stop at the museum café for light refreshments. Continue your tour to Alta’s cathedral to visit the Borealis Alta, an interactive exhibition on the science and history behind the northern lights. Afterward, return to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.