The population in the region of Sunnmøre is around 107.000.
Ålesund is the fisheries capital of Norway, with about one third of the country’s total export of fish and fish products. Ålesund and the region of Sunnmøre also have strong traditions within ship and ship building technology and furniture industries.
In Ålesund & Sunnmøre you can experience all kinds of weather. Winters at the coast are mild, often with little snow, while snow is often more plentiful in the fjord areas. Summers can be hot, with temperatures reaching almost 30°C, but they can also be as low as 10°C.