Duration: 2.5 hours

Join us for a guided tour to, and at, Pæskatun slate quarry. Along the way, our local and experienced tour guide will share all the knowledge of Alta and point out interesting sites and buildings. The Alta Quartzite slate in various use will also be pointed out.

Highlights
The history of Alta’s slate industry dates back to the 1860’s, and has been incredibly important for the social and economic life of Alta. At Pæskatun quarry, high up on the mountain Pæska, an interesting presentation with pictures and movies will tell you about the world-famous quartzite slate of Alta. The presentation gives an insight of how a slate worker can get a roof tile out of a huge rock of slate. The slate history, the market and possibilities for the slate will also be a part of the presentation.

Afterwards, it’s your turn to be a “slate worker-for-a-day” by using one of the traditional slate scissors to make your own real and unique Alta slate souvenir!

Once done with the “hard” work, it’s time to relax, explore our slate quarry or take a look inside the slate cabin museum to see how they lived and worked in “those hard days”. We also have fantastic views from the yard, let your eyes wander around the peaceful and soothing nature of the Alta valley before we unfortunately must tear ourselves away and set course for the city again.
Includes

• Pick-up and transport
• Self-made souvenir
• Hot beverages
• Snacks

Important to Know

Clothes for the weather and that can withstand a visit in a slate quarry.
We make unique and exclusive quality products and souvenirs of slate that can only be bought at Pæskatun.

Meeting Point

If not agreed otherwise, will pick you up at the old entrance of the Scandic Alta Hotel. Please provide the address of the accommodation you are staying in during the final booking step as we might be able to pick you up at your accommodation directly.