The sun doesn't set here. Neither will you.
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Featured Trips
Book your summer stay at Gargia Lodge and experience the Arctic in its most surprising season.
The midnight sun is waiting
Midnight Sun
Light like you've never seen it
At 70° north, the sun circles the horizon for weeks without setting. Gargia sits far enough from Alta's city centre to experience the midnight sun in genuine wilderness silence.
Why Alta
Why Choose Alta?
Discover what makes Alta the perfect destination for your Arctic adventure
Above the Arctic Circle
The Midnight Sun
24-hour daylight from late May through July
The Alta Advantage
Norway's Best-Kept Secret
Authentic fjords and Sámi culture, without the crowds
Endless Options
Adventures Without Limits
A full Arctic summer in one place
Adventure Base
Europe's Arctic Canyon
Northern Europe's largest Canyon — right on your doorstep
Explore Gargia
Find your way around Gargia Lodge
A quick map of key points at the lodge and surrounding area.
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