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Seiland National Park
If you’re looking for a quick and refreshing trip, visit Seiland National Park in Alta. Soak in the beauty of the glaciers amidst the green, lofty mountains.
Established in 2006, Seiland National Park occupied much of the island Seiland with the highest point being the mountain Seilandstuva. The park is spread across 316-square kilometres, including parts of fjords like Nordefjorden, Flaskefjorden, and Sørefjorden. The unique landscapes here are known to be moving due to the glaciers and watercourses. The island is also home to lakes like Melkevatnan and Melkelva fed by the most extensive glacier here, Seilandsjøkelen.
Some of the wildlife popular in this attraction are golden eagles, white-tailed eagles, reindeer and sheep. This remote national park is perfect for a weekend getaway with camping, trekking, and hiking. To reach here, you can take the ferry from Straumsnes and then come by road to Hønseby, where you can walk on a 9km trail to the park.