Alta guide
🇳🇴 Packing List
What to pack for Alta
In March, Alta is typically cold, -6 to 1°c (-6 to 1°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Alta essentials
- Weather: Cold, -6 to 1°C
- Heavy arctic layers
- Spring light returns — 12hr days
- Aurora still visible
- Arctic functional clothing in winter. Casual in summer.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm insulated jacket
- Thermal base layers
- Woollen hat, gloves and scarf
- Warm socks
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Lip balm and moisturiser for cold, dry air
- High northern Norwegian standards. No concerns.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/F, 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)