NEW PÆS201

Visit the Pæskatun Slate Quarry

SLate has been a cornestone in history of the Alta community! Throughout prosperous or unfortunate times, the people of Alta has extracted slate from the mountains to make a livelihood since the 19th century. Take a trip to Pæskatun, the only slate museum in Alta located right in the heart of the slate quarries. Take your time and discover how the life of a slate worker was and how we work today by visiting our acive workshop. in our panorama café we offer breathtaking views,beverage, something to eat and our very own handmade slate products. If you get inspired by the rich cultural history why not try your hands at making your own slate souvenir?

• Visit the Souvernir shop and Panorama cafè for FREE
• Visit the Museum, slate cabins and slate workshop
• Make your own unique slate souvenir with slate scissors