“A prehistoric open-air gallery of 6,000 petroglyphs dating from 4200 BC to 500 BC; depicting elk; bears; and hunting rituals etched into the grey sandstone slabs of the Hjemmeluft bay; these are the only remains of a Stone Age settlement in the Far North; walk the wooden walkways at twilight; the low sun emphasizes the relief of the carvings against the lichen-covered rock.”
About Alta Rock Carvings
A prehistoric open-air gallery of 6,000 petroglyphs dating from 4200 BC to 500 BC; depicting elk; bears; and hunting rituals etched into the grey sandstone slabs of the Hjemmeluft bay; these are the only remains of a Stone Age settlement in the Far North; walk the wooden walkways at twilight; the low sun emphasizes the relief of the carvings against the lichen-covered rock.
Why Visit
Alta Rock Carvings is one of Norway's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for Alta Rock Carvings in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
