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Alta
🇳🇴 Finnmark · Norway — Altitude 67 m
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This live view comes from Alta, a town in Finnmark county in northern Norway, filmed by the Alta Golf Park camera. It is a useful window onto the Arctic weather and daylight that shape life this far north. Check the live stream, the local time and the forecast before you watch.
About Alta and its setting
Alta sits at the head of Altafjord, one of the longest fjords in Finnmark, about 70 km south of the Arctic Ocean coast. The town is best known for the Alta Museum, which holds rock carvings from the Stone Age that are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and for its role as a gateway to the northern lights. The surrounding landscape is open tundra, birch forest and lakes, with mountains rising beyond the fjord.
What the camera shows and when to watch
The camera is set in the Alta Golf Park, so the view is likely to reflect open green space and the seasonal look of the course, though the exact frame depends on the setup. Watching is most rewarding in winter, when the sky can show northern lights on clear nights, and in the bright midsummer months when the sun barely sets. Weather changes quickly here, so the live conditions on the page are worth checking.
Practical notes for visiting
Alta has a subarctic climate with cold winters, often below minus 15 degrees Celsius, and cool summers that are pleasant for hiking. The best time to visit for northern lights is roughly from September to March, and for midnight sun from May to July. Nearby cameras include Kaiskuru, about 11 km away, and Hammerfest, roughly 86 km distant, for comparing conditions along the coast.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Alta right now?
The current weather and a 3-day forecast for Alta are shown in the live block on this page, updated with the stream. Conditions in Finnmark can change quickly, so check before you plan.
What time is it in Alta?
The local time in Alta is displayed on this page and follows Norwegian time. Because of the high latitude, daylight hours vary greatly across the year.
Where exactly is the Alta camera located?
The camera is at the Alta Golf Park in the town of Alta, Finnmark, northern Norway, at an altitude of about 67 metres. A map on this page marks its position.
When is the best time to watch the Alta live view?
Winter evenings are the best time to watch if you hope to see northern lights, while summer offers near-constant daylight. Clear weather matters most, so the forecast on the page helps you pick a time.
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