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Walk up to Fjellstua for a view over Ålesund If you want something more guided, check out this walking tour. I felt like I was wandering through the streets of some Central European city, not a Norwegian one (in a good way). But because the entire city had to be rebuilt, it really is all Art Nouveau.

You see, after a fire destroyed the city in 1904 it was rebuilt in vibrant Art Nouveau.Īnd that’s what’s really wonderful about Ålesund – I had seen pictures of the center before, but I always assumed it just had a few beautiful Art Nouveau buildings here and there. Ålesund is built on a row of islands extending out into the ocean, but it’s most famous for its beautiful architecture, which is certainly something that not many (any?) Norwegian cities can say. Things to Do in Ålesund, Norway Walk through downtown Ålesund’s Art Nouveau district What to pack for visiting Ålesund, Trollstigen, and Geiranger.The Best Ålesund Hotels and Accommodation.

Go for a sea kayaking and hiking adventure.Go night ski touring in the Sunnmøre Alps.Take advantage of Ålesund’s hop-on, hop-off bus.Drive out to the Alnes Lighthouse on Godøy.Walk up to Fjellstua for a view over Ålesund.

Walk through downtown Ålesund’s Art Nouveau district.

You could also drive from Ålesund to Bergen, which will take you through some of Norway’s most epic fjords and mountains. Or if you want to see more of Norway, a visit to Ålesund is included in a couple of my one week Norway itineraries. Gamle Strynefjellsvegen // this is the most beautiful road trip I’ve done in Norway, and most people don’t even know about it! Read more here.Ītlantic Ocean Road // if you want to head a bit farther north, you could visit Molde, Kristiansund, and Norway’s most famous road, the Atlantic Ocean Road Hjørundfjord // arguably the most beautiful fjord in all of Norway. Trollstigen and Geirangerfjord // probably two of Norway’s most famous (and stunning!) sites. While visiting Ålesund, Norway, be sure to also visit: Because while there are loads of things to do in Ålesund that will take up several days (2-3 days there would be ideal), there’s also so much to do in the surrounding area. I would recommend flying straight into Ålesund ( you can find cheap flights to Ålesund here), booking a hotel directly in Ålesund ( compare hotels here) and then renting a car to explore the surrounding area as well (I use AutoEurope for car rentals in Norway).

#NORWAY SCENERY BEST PLUS#

Plus it’s nearby some of Norway’s most spectacular nature, including Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen as well as Hjørundfjord, so it makes the perfect base from which to explore the country. Ask anyone there how they feel about living in Ålesund (and since I was considering moving there I asked everyone!) and they will go on and on about how it’s not only Norway’s most beautiful city but the most beautiful city in the world.Īnd while the latter might be an exaggeration, I can confirm that Ålesund is by far the most beautiful city I’ve visited during my many years living in Norway. In fact, one of the coolest things about Ålesund is how proud the locals are of it. Did I ever mention that I strongly considered moving to Ålesund, Norway before moving to Trondheim? It’s one of Norway’s most beautiful cities, there are so many things to do in Ålesund, and it’s the perfect base from which to explore the Norwegian fjords and mountains.

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