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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Norway  /  Northern Norway  /  Finnmark  /  Alta Municipality  /  Alta  /  Northern Lights Cathedral

Northern Lights Cathedral, Alta

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The Northern Lights Cathedral - Alta Church (Norwegian: Nordlyskatedralen - Alta Kirke) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Alta Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county. It is located in the central part of the town of Alta. It is the main church for the Alta parish as well as the seat of the Alta prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The modern church was built in a circular style in 2013 using plans drawn up by the architectural firm LINK arkitektur, in collaboration with Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects. The church seats about 350 people. Prior to the opening of this church, the main church for the parish was the historic Alta Church.
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  • By Alberta S
    So unusual. The metal exterior is a different touch. Looks almost like a space ship in the snow. Very different and modern. 
    So unusual. The metal exterior is a different touch. Looks almost like a space ship in the snow. Very different and modern.  more »
  • By safarimum
    Just had a quick visit inside. The building is beautiful and it was good to see it both inside and outside. We didn't do the video tour. Had a brilliant view of the Cathedral from my hotel room :) 
    Just had a quick visit inside. The building is beautiful and it was good to see it both inside and outside. We didn't do the video tour. Had a brilliant view of the Cathedral from my hotel room :)  more »
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  • By Deb G
    Amazingly beautiful. Good tour and display and movie on northern lights. Totally worth the visit.
  • By Bridget Skinner
    A very modern building which represents the Aurora Borealis and clad in to titanium tiles on the outside. The inside has lighting on the walls that look like the Aurora. Quite stark inside but we'll worth a visit.
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