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Admire the city’s unique Art Nouveau architecture, go hiking or skiing, explore the fjords
– or just kick back and enjoy the view.
It’s no coincidence that Ålesund and Sunnmøre are among the most visited tourist sites in Norway. Ålesund is beautifully situated on several islands stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean. Many use this Art Nouveau city as a starting point to explore the renowned Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can experience stunning nature all year round.
If you like the outdoors, visit the bird sanctuary island Runde, or the spectacular snow-capped summits of the Hjørundfjord and the Sunnmørsalpene mountain range.
The rugged mountains are the perfect destination for an active holiday. Few places in the world have the same combination of fjords and mountains as Fjord Norway. From February to June, Sunnmøre is ideal for off-piste skiing and ski-touring. Not to mention that the area's fjords, lakes, and rivers are teeming with fish.
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The Atlanterhavsparken is one of the most particular Aquariums in Europe. The Aquarium is built into the…
Go to: Atlanterhavsparken Ålesund - The Norwegian AquariumThe Atlanterhavsparken is one of the most particular Aquariums in Europe. The Aquarium is built into the…
Jugendstilsenteret is located in the old Swan Pharmacy from 1907 and is both a museum and a national centre of…
Go to: The Art Nouveau Centre & the Art Museum KUBEJugendstilsenteret is located in the old Swan Pharmacy from 1907 and is both a museum and a national centre of…
Classic way to experience the Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage site from our sightseeing boat cruise.
Go to: Epic Fjordsightseeing Geiranger by boatClassic way to experience the Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage site from our sightseeing boat cruise.
Discover the majestic Sunnmøre Alps from the magnificent and 35 km long Hjørundfjord in Møre og Romsdal…
Go to: Fjord Cruise HjørundfjordDiscover the majestic Sunnmøre Alps from the magnificent and 35 km long Hjørundfjord in Møre og Romsdal…
Alnes Lighthouse lies in the fishing community Alnes at the island Godøy. The lighthouse from 1876 is…
Go to: Alnes Lighthouse and visitor centreAlnes Lighthouse lies in the fishing community Alnes at the island Godøy. The lighthouse from 1876 is…
Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable ride with our gondola that takes you 1042 meters above sea level. Up here you…
Go to: Take the gondola at StrandaEnjoy a relaxing and comfortable ride with our gondola that takes you 1042 meters above sea level. Up here you…
This round trip takes you to Ona – a tiny island community out in the ocean.
Go to: Round trip to Finnøy & Ona LighthouseThis round trip takes you to Ona – a tiny island community out in the ocean.
Open visitor farm and unique alpaca farm, with café serving homemade food and an art gallery in a…
Go to: HakallegardenOpen visitor farm and unique alpaca farm, with café serving homemade food and an art gallery in a…
The Norwegian Fjord Centre is a thriving visitor and education hub for the West Norwegian Fjords – the…
Go to: World Heritage Geiranger Visitor Centre / Norwegian Fjord CentreThe Norwegian Fjord Centre is a thriving visitor and education hub for the West Norwegian Fjords – the…
Slogen is arguably the finest summit in the Sunnmøre Alps and the view is impressive! From the fjord a…
Go to: Hiking trip to Slogen (1564 m.a.s.l.)Slogen is arguably the finest summit in the Sunnmøre Alps and the view is impressive! From the fjord a…
Join Fjord Nature on a spectacular hike to Urkeegga and enjoy the view in a hammock! At the top of Urkeegga…
Go to: Guided tour to Urkeegga in HjørundfjordJoin Fjord Nature on a spectacular hike to Urkeegga and enjoy the view in a hammock! At the top of Urkeegga…
Combine a sightseeing trip on the water with a hike to Skageflå, the best-known of the fjord farms along the…
Go to: Hiking Tour Fjord Farm SkageflåCombine a sightseeing trip on the water with a hike to Skageflå, the best-known of the fjord farms along the…
Discover some of our hidden gems in the Sunnmøre alps during four days of skitouring. Combination of mountain…
Go to: Fjord Skiing at SunnmøreDiscover some of our hidden gems in the Sunnmøre alps during four days of skitouring. Combination of mountain…
Hotel Brosundet is the perfect startingpoint to explore the fjords and Sunnmøre Alps.
Go to: Ski & the CityHotel Brosundet is the perfect startingpoint to explore the fjords and Sunnmøre Alps.
Guide and outdoor adventure company located in the start of Geirangerfjord, 1,5-hour drive from Ålesund. By…
Go to: Fjord kayak ØyeGuide and outdoor adventure company located in the start of Geirangerfjord, 1,5-hour drive from Ålesund. By…
Experience Norddalsfjord and the hidden UNESCO fjord Tafjord at a guided kayak tour.
Go to: Fjord kayaking in Valldal - The Adventure ValleyExperience Norddalsfjord and the hidden UNESCO fjord Tafjord at a guided kayak tour.
Enjoy an exciting Wildlife Sea Safari with 62ºNORD! Experience two hours filled with action and breathtaking…
Go to: Wildlife Sea SafariEnjoy an exciting Wildlife Sea Safari with 62ºNORD! Experience two hours filled with action and breathtaking…
Guide and outdoor adventure company located in the start of Geirangerfjord, 1,5-hour drive from Ålesund.
Go to: Guided whitewater kayakingGuide and outdoor adventure company located in the start of Geirangerfjord, 1,5-hour drive from Ålesund.
Stranda Ski Resort is located east in the magnificent Alps of Sunnmøre, in the western part of Norway and…
Go to: Stranda Ski resortStranda Ski Resort is located east in the magnificent Alps of Sunnmøre, in the western part of Norway and…
Welcome to one of Norway's most exciting rappels, an activity that provides both great nature experiences and…
Go to: Rappelling at the Zakarias Dam - Ville KrefterWelcome to one of Norway's most exciting rappels, an activity that provides both great nature experiences and…
From comfy hotels to cosy cabins. Find your home away from home in Ålesund.
Troll Fjordhytter is located in the small cozy village Syvde, surrounded by mountains, with fantastic views…
Go to: Troll FjordhytterTroll Fjordhytter is located in the small cozy village Syvde, surrounded by mountains, with fantastic views…
Grande Fjord Hotel is Geiranger’s newest hotel, built in the Norwegian tradition and style. The hotel is…
Go to: Grande Fjord HotelGrande Fjord Hotel is Geiranger’s newest hotel, built in the Norwegian tradition and style. The hotel is…
Quality Ulstein Hotel is located at the harbor in the maritime town of Ulsteinvik. The hotel has 123 modern…
Go to: Quality Hotel UlsteinQuality Ulstein Hotel is located at the harbor in the maritime town of Ulsteinvik. The hotel has 123 modern…
Thon Hotel Fosnavåg is a new and modern conference hotel with a great view of the sea. In connection to the…
Go to: Thon Hotel FosnavågThon Hotel Fosnavåg is a new and modern conference hotel with a great view of the sea. In connection to the…
Havila Hotel Ivar Aasen is located in the centre of Ørsta near the Ørsta fjord, and surrounded by the majestic…
Go to: Havila Hotel Ivar AasenHavila Hotel Ivar Aasen is located in the centre of Ørsta near the Ørsta fjord, and surrounded by the majestic…
Koie is the place for those who want to be close to nature, for those who want to completely relax and find…
Go to: KoieKoie is the place for those who want to be close to nature, for those who want to completely relax and find…
At the top of Løvenvoldgata you will find Ålesund's oldest hotel. A natural gathering place for locals and…
Go to: Hotel 1904At the top of Løvenvoldgata you will find Ålesund's oldest hotel. A natural gathering place for locals and…
Hotel Brosundet is a place for dreams. The atmosphere is light, intimate and friendly. Each room is your own…
Go to: Hotel BrosundetHotel Brosundet is a place for dreams. The atmosphere is light, intimate and friendly. Each room is your own…
From local food gems to high-end restaurants. Get a taste of what Ålesund offers.
The old warehouse Apotekergata No. 5 has today become a restaurant, a foodbar and a cocktailbar – and…
Go to: Apotekergata No.5The old warehouse Apotekergata No. 5 has today become a restaurant, a foodbar and a cocktailbar – and…
Bro invites you on a journey through what we call coastal gastronomy. It is a nordic restaurant, with strong…
Go to: BroBro invites you on a journey through what we call coastal gastronomy. It is a nordic restaurant, with strong…
We welcome you to Skotholmen and the seafood restaurant Kami Skotholmen. A restaurant that splashes at the…
Go to: Kami SkotholmenWe welcome you to Skotholmen and the seafood restaurant Kami Skotholmen. A restaurant that splashes at the…
Folk Spiseri focuses on serving the best ingredients to you as a guest. We largely use small local producers…
Go to: Folk SpiseriFolk Spiseri focuses on serving the best ingredients to you as a guest. We largely use small local producers…
Trollbryggeriet is a brewery situated with a view to the fjord surrounded by high mountains. We offer guided…
Go to: TrollbryggerietTrollbryggeriet is a brewery situated with a view to the fjord surrounded by high mountains. We offer guided…
XL Diner is known as one of Europe's largest bacalao restaurants, and the main focus is to prepare, serve and…
Go to: XL DinerXL Diner is known as one of Europe's largest bacalao restaurants, and the main focus is to prepare, serve and…
Rekkedal Gjestehus is a unique place for gatherings in Sæbø, Hjørundfjorden.
Go to: Rekkedal Guest HouseRekkedal Gjestehus is a unique place for gatherings in Sæbø, Hjørundfjorden.
Plan your trip to Ålesund and Sunnmøre with Entur.
Oslo to Ålesund is around 520 kilometres, and takes around 8 hours. The bus serving this route takes around 11 hours.
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Ålesund lies 285 kilometres from Trondheim, which will take you around 5 hours by car, or a little over 7 hours by bus.
From Bergen the distance to Ålesund is 370 kilometres, which will take you around 6 hours to drive, or 9-10 hours by bus.
Hurtigruten, the Norwegian Coastal Express, calls daily at Ålesund and Torvik both northbound and southbound.
Havila Kystruten also offers cruises and port-to-port tickets. Havila has departures twice a week and some of the most environmental-friendly ships in the world.
Express boats and ferries provide a link for local communities in the region. Note that queues are common in the summer, so it may be wise to plan ahead and arrive early.
Ålesund Airport has frequent connections to Bergen, Oslo and Trondheim, among others.
There are also international connections to Ålesund from Amsterdam, London, Alicante, Copenhagen, Gdansk, Vilnius, and Riga.
The airport is only around 20 minutes by car from the centre of Ålesund.