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The city of Ålesund, Norway
Ålesund and Sunnmøre
The city of Ålesund is known for its architecture in Art Nouveau style, its surrounding fjords and the high peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps.
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Getting here and around
Ålesund and Sunnmøre is easy to get to by air, sea and land. Ålesund is the regional traffic hub with connections to the whole Sunnmøre region.
Interest: Transportation
Getting here and around
Where to stay
Spend one night at the historic Hotel Union Øye near the Hjørundfjord, and the next in a cabin beside the Austefjord.
Interest: Where to stay
Where to stay
Scenic attractions
The most popular attractions in the area are the Geirangerfjord, the bird island of Runde, Ålesund's Art Nouveau architecture and Alnes Lighthouse.
Interest: Nature attractions, Buildings & Monuments, Fjords & Mountains
Scenic attractions
What to do
Go on a bird safari on the island of Runde, try hiking in the Sunnmøre Alps and visit one of the many annual festivals.
Interest: Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Safari, Water activites, Fjords & Mountains
What to do
Shopping
There are shopping centres in Ålesund city centre, and smaller shops with local goods in Volda and other smaller villages.
Interest: Shopping
Shopping
Dining
Buy shrimps from a local fisherman down at the quayside in Ålesund, enjoy a delicious meal in a restaurant or visit the local bakery.
Interest: Food traditions
Dining
Tour suggestions
Use Ålesund as a starting point to explore the Geirangerfjord, the Hjørundfjord, and the scenic coastline with its flurishing wildlife.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Fjords & Mountains
Tour suggestions
Winter
The area offers skiing with a fjord view. Sunnmøre's fjords and mountains are a perfect backdrop to unique and family-friendly winter adventures.
Interest: Skiing, Fjords & Mountains
Winter
About Ålesund and Sunnmøre
Tourist information
The Tourist Information Office in Ålesund is situated at Skateflukaia, right in the town centre.
Tourist information
Key facts
Ålesund has around 40,000 inhabitants. It is the largest town in Sunnmøre, a region known for fishing, maritime technology and furniture production.
Key facts
Tourist information
Visit one of the tourist information offices for updated information on accommodation, public transport, hiking and activities.
Tourist information
Key facts
The area's unique natural surroundings were created during the last ice age, when glaciers carved out deep fjords and shaped the high mountains.
Key facts
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Sunnmørsalpene
Majestic peaks and a rugged alpine massif distinguish Sunnmørsalpene from other mountain areas in Norway. Off-piste skiing is at its best here.
Interest: Mountains
Sunnmørsalpene
Fjord Magic
Experience the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord area, the Trollstigen Mountain Road and the town of Ålesund in just one day. Or use up to a week.
Interest: Tours & Safaris, Fjords & Mountains
Fjord Magic
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Ålesund and Sunnmøre
Where to stay
Where to stay
Spend one night at the historic Hotel Union Øye near the Hjørundfjord, and the next in a cabin beside the Austefjord.
Where to stay
What to do
What to do
Go on a bird safari on the island of Runde, try hiking in the Sunnmøre Alps and visit one of the many annual festivals.
What to do
Scenic attractions
Scenic attractions
The most popular attractions in the area are the Geirangerfjord, the bird island of Runde, Ålesund's Art Nouveau architecture and Alnes Lighthouse.
Scenic attractions
Getting here and around
Getting here and around
Ålesund and Sunnmøre is easy to get to by air, sea and land. Ålesund is the regional traffic hub with connections to the whole Sunnmøre region.
Getting here and around
Tour suggestions
Tour suggestions
Use Ålesund as a starting point to explore the Geirangerfjord, the Hjørundfjord, and the scenic coastline with its flurishing wildlife.
Tour suggestions
Tourist information
Tourist information
The Tourist Information Office in Ålesund is situated at Skateflukaia, right in the town centre.
Tourist information
Key facts
Key facts
Ålesund has around 40,000 inhabitants. It is the largest town in Sunnmøre, a region known for fishing, maritime technology and furniture production.
Key facts
Shopping
Shopping
There are shopping centres in Ålesund city centre, and smaller shops with local goods in Volda and other smaller villages.
Shopping
Dining
Dining
Buy shrimps from a local fisherman down at the quayside in Ålesund, enjoy a delicious meal in a restaurant or visit the local bakery.
Dining
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