Practical information
69°56'N 22°55'Ø
Photo: Michal Siarek
Get to Halde
To get to Halde, you have several options:
Car
Drive south on the E6 from Alta city centre for approximately 12.5 km.
Turn left after passing the Kåfjord bridge and follow the road for 1.5 kilometres.
Approximately 200m before you reach Kåfjord Church, you will find the car park on the right-hand side.
Bus
You can take bus 44 from Alta city centre to Kåfjord. The bus routes are regular and provide an easy and environmentally friendly way to get there.
An overview of departure times can be found at snelandia.no.
Bicycle
If you don't have a bike, we recommend borrowing a bike from BUA and cycle to Kåfjord.
Not only do you get a great bike ride, you also avoid parking problems.
On foot
The trail to Halde begins right by the car park. In the beginning it is a gravel road with a relatively good standard.
Follow the gravel road until you reach a barrier and continue up to Halde.
It's a 9 km walk from the road and about 900 metres in altitude.
Car park
There is a car park at the start of the hiking trail to Haldetoppen. You'll find it about 200 metres from Kåfjord Church.
If you're driving, make sure you park properly so you don't block others.
There is limited space in the car park.
Weather, wind and distress
Weather in Halde right now
Weather conditions
The weather at Haldetoppen can change quickly, so it's important to be prepared. Always bring warm clothes, rainwear and extra food and drink.
Emergency situations
In case of emergency, seek refuge in one of the cabins. If you don't have access to any of the cabins, the emergency shelter is open. Here you will find everything you need to survive.
Please note that there is no mobile phone coverage on some parts of the trip. Let us know where you are going and when you plan to be back.
Check the weather forecast before you set off on your trip.
Culture trail
From the foot of the trail, you will find various posts that make up the cultural trail. Here you can learn more about the rich history, nature and culture of the area around Kåfjord.
Where to stay
You have several accommodation options at Haldetoppen:
The main house
For larger groups, the main house is available. It can accommodate up to 20 people and provides a comfortable base for exploring the area.
Please contact Alta Municipality if you wish to use the main house.
Tel. 78 45 50 00
The observatory
Through Alta og omegn Turlag (DNT), you can spend the night in the old observatory at the top.
Due to harsh wind conditions and rapidly changing weather, we advise against sleeping in tents at Haldetoppen.
The main house
The observatory
UiT's measuring station