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The city of Ålesund, Norway
Ålesund and Sunnmøre
Ålesund is known for its architecture in art nouveau style, and its surrounding fjords and Sunnmøre alps.
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Getting here and around
Ålesund is accessible by air, land and sea. There are express boats in virtually all directions.
Interest: Transportation
Getting here and around
Where to stay
Spend one night in a historic hotel and the next in a fishermen's cabin.
Interest: Where to stay
Where to stay
Scenic attractions
Scenic attractions flourish on the islands of Godøy and Runde. In Ålesund you can visit the Atlantic sea park.
Interest: Nature attractions, Buildings and Monuments, Fjords & Mountains
Scenic attractions
What to do
Go on a bird safari at the Runde island or try hiking in the Sunnmøre Alps.
Interest: Hiking, Cycling, Fishing, Safari, Water activities, 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
Food
Buy shrimp from a local fisherman on the wharf.
Interest: Food traditions
Food
Tour suggestions
Use Ålesund as a starting point to explore the Geirangerfjord or the Trollstigen road.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Fjords & Mountains
Tour suggestions
About Ålesund and Sunnmøre
Key facts about Alesund and Sunnmøre
Ålesund is the largest municipality with 40,000 inhabitants.
Key facts about Alesund and Sunnmøre
Tourist information
The Tourist Information in Ålesund is situated at Skateflukaia, right in the town centre.
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
Tourist information
Visit one of the tourist information offices for updated information on accommodation, public transport, hiking and activities.
Tourist information
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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 Geiranger area, the Trollstigen Road and the towns of Ålesund and Molde in just one day. Or use up to a week.
Interest: Tours & Safaris, Fjords & Mountains
Fjord Magic
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Ålesund and Sunnmøre
Ålesund and Sunnmøre
Where to stay
Where to stay
Spend one night in a historic hotel and the next in a fishermen's cabin.
Where to stay
What to do
What to do
Go on a bird safari at the Runde island or try hiking in the Sunnmøre Alps.
What to do
Scenic attractions
Scenic attractions
Scenic attractions flourish on the islands of Godøy and Runde. In Ålesund you can visit the Atlantic sea park.
Scenic attractions
Getting here and around
Getting here and around
Ålesund is accessible by air, land and sea. There are express boats in virtually all directions.
Getting here and around
Tour suggestions
Tour suggestions
Use Ålesund as a starting point to explore the Geirangerfjord or the Trollstigen road.
Tour suggestions
Tourist information
Tourist information
The Tourist Information in Ålesund is situated at Skateflukaia, right in the town centre.
Tourist information
Key facts about Alesund and Sunnmøre
Key facts about Alesund and Sunnmøre
Ålesund is the largest municipality with 40,000 inhabitants.
Key facts about Alesund and Sunnmøre
Shopping
Shopping
There are shopping centres in Ålesund city centre, and smaller shops with local goods in Volda and other smaller villages.
Shopping
Food
Food
Buy shrimp from a local fisherman on the wharf.
Food
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