At the end of the island Godøy, you will find the picturesque fishing village Alnes. The small community was earlier one of the largest fishing villages in the entire Sunnmøre region, and has got a unique and vulnerable nature and culture. From Alnes you have the view of the rough ocean right in front of you, and the houses by the shore are situated in cosy little yards. The area has got a beautiful and varied terrain for walks, both in the mountain and on the beaches. Alnes Fyr is a protected lighthouse open for guided tours during the summer, and in the former living quarters you can buy arts and crafts and try some delicious home made cakes.
Or – you can take a trip to the southernmost bird cliff in Norway and visit the bird paradise of Runde, a tiny island that is invaded every year by more than 500,000 nesting birds. More than 220 species have been identified, but Runde is most famous for its puffins.
You can admire Ålesund's beautiful Art Nouveau architecture, which is known far and wide. The myriad of turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation that give the town its distinctive character are like something from a fairytale. The national Art Nouveau Centre (Jugendstilsenteret) provides fascinating insights into this unique style.
The coastal and fjord region of Sunnmøre has a rich variety of experiences to choose from, whether you want to explore open-air and coastal museums, furniture design, the history of the Norwegian language or exhibitions about the Arctic. Life under the sea is on display at the Atlantic Sea Park, one of the largest aquariums in Scandinavia.