Today, we arrived in Alta. We left the ship at around 11:00 AM. We hopped onto a tender boat, where the icy winds whispered tales of frostbite in our ears and then embarked on a bus ride into town. The air here is so cold it could turn hot chocolate into an iceblock. It's a bone-chilling -1 degrees to be exact. But it does get alot colder than this.
We resembled a quirky parade of snow enthusiasts with our over-the-top beanies, scarves that could double as hammocks, and jackets so large they could double as portable tents
The Northern Lights Cathedral in Alta, Norway, is a remarkable architectural gem designed to capture the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights. It's a modern church completed in 2013 and is a testament to the region's deep connection with the natural wonder that is the Northern Lights.
The design of the church is truly unique and intended to evoke the image of the Northern Lights swirling in the night sky. Its exterior features a remarkable, undulating structure covered in titanium sheets, which not only gives it a distinctive appearance but also helps it withstand the harsh Arctic climate. The exterior of the church is particularly stunning during the winter months when the landscape is blanketed in snow.
Inside the Northern Lights Cathedral, the inside of the church gives off a tranquil and minimalist vibe, creating a sense of serenity that complements the awe-inspiring Northern Lights display. The altar and pulpit are made from driftwood.
There isn’t really much to see in Alta except for the Northern Lights church. The cruise ship stopping here does bring a little business to the townwhich is good.
The design of the church is truly unique and intended to evoke the image of the Northern Lights swirling in the night sky. Its exterior features a remarkable, undulating structure covered in titanium sheets, which not only gives it a distinctive appearance but also helps it withstand the harsh Arctic climate. The exterior of the church is particularly stunning during the winter months when the landscape is blanketed in snow.
Inside the Northern Lights Cathedral, the inside of the church gives off a tranquil and minimalist vibe, creating a sense of serenity that complements the awe-inspiring Northern Lights display. The altar and pulpit are made from driftwood.
We had a look around some of the shops and arrived back on the ship at about 3.30pm, just into to have a bit of a rest and freshen up for dinner at 5.00pm. Our tour is tonight to try and catch the Northern Lights. I have all the camera gear and tripod ready to go.
We met in the Princess Theatre at 6.15 and were given our green ticket to board the tender. Then a bus ride about 15 minutes out of the town. It's about -3 tonight and a fairly clear night.
Unfortunately we didn’t have a lot of luck seeing any lights, but Richard and Karen caught one photo.
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