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Ålesund

Ålesund & Sunnmøre

Get ready to explore some of Norway’s most famous natural and cultural attractions. Ålesund's beautiful Art Nouveau architecture is widely acclaimed. An abundance of fjords, islands and mountains in Sunnmøre are waiting to enchant you. The breadth of experiences gives you the freedom to choose exactly the holiday experience you are looking for - all year round.

History

With its 45,000 inhabitants, Ålesund is the largest city in Sunnmøre, a region with about 140,000 inhabitants best known for its fishing, maritime technology and furniture production. The production of dried fish in Sunnmøre started in around 1750, and became the main export product of the area and the main source of economic growth from the mid-nineteenth century. The fishing industry flourished and Ålesund became a city in 1848 and grew steadily. However, a devastating fire on the 23rd of January 1904 left more than 10,000 people homeless. Ålesund was rebuilt in the new architectural style of the day - Art Nouveau or Jugendstil.

The changing direction of glaciers has carved out fjords and valleys and created spectacular mountains ranges. The Sunnmøre Alps were shaped by Hjørundfjord Glacier and its many glacial arms. Majestic mountains and alpine rock formations distinguish the Sunnmøre Alps from other mountain areas. The mountains rise straight out from the water to heights of 1500 - 1700 metres. The many ski slopes in the mountains around Hjørundfjorden offer fantastic skiing with a 1500 metre drop between the peaks and the fjords.

Tailor-made for adventures

Somewhat ironically, Ålesund, arguably the most beautiful city in Norway, can thank the great fire of 1904 for providing it with the most extraordinary concentration of Art Nouveau architecture in the world. Cast your eyes up to the myriad of fanciful ornamentations of facades on the buildings as you explore the city. Walk up the 418 steps to the city’s peak, Aksla, and you will be rewarded with a panoramic view you will never forget! Ålesund is perfect for a romantic escapade with your loved one.

62°Nord offers tailor-made itineraries, hotels and activities in the Ålesund region. Check out their website for more info about their out-of-the-ordinary "boutique" hotels and other offers.

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Runde - a paradise for nature lovers

Treat yourself to an exciting sea safari and encounter seabirds, sea eagles and seals. Get to know the birdlife on the island of Runde on one of the sightseeing tours of the island during summer. Though the birdlife can be experienced all year round, the peak season is between April and August. Make sure you include a visit to the Runde Environmental Centre, which includes an exhibition about the Runde Treasures as well as a spectacular bird exhibition.

Hjørundfjorden and the Sunnmøre Alps

Prepare yourself for hiking in the Sunnmøre Alps, where jagged peaks reach up out of the fjords to heights of up to 1700 meters. Of course you can just as easily find less challenging walks suitable for the whole family. In winter, ski enthusiasts will find their favourite places here, either in the comfort of the slopes of resorts, or traversing the snowy mountains. You can also buy an alpine ski pass, which is valid for eight selected ski locations in the region.

The fishing village of Alnes & the Alnes Lighthouse

Just a 15-minute drive from Ålesund and 10 minutes from the airport, Vigra, you will find the charming fishing village of Alnes. Here you get panoramic views of the ocean and can walk through beautiful and diverse hiking terrain from the mountains to the seashore, as well as get acquainted with the picturesque Alnes Lighthouse.

Getting to Ålesund & Sunnmøre

Ålesund & Sunnmøre are easily accessible by air, sea and land. Ålesund is the region's gateway and there are also ample transport options further out in the region.
Travel to and from Ålesund & the beautiful Sunnmøre region on the Geirangerfjord & Norway in a nutshell® tour or the Hjørundfjord & Norway in a nutshell® tour.

Flights

Sunnmøre has two airports: Ålesund Airport Vigra, and Ørsta/Volda Hovden Airport. Both airports are located close to the city centres and service many domestic and international destinations.

For more information on aircraft operators and prices, go to Avinor.no

Boat and ferry

The Hurtigruten has been described by many as the world's most beautiful sea voyage. The Hurtigruten arrives at Ålesund and Torvik daily on both its north and southbound routes. The northbound ship also adds the Ålesund-Geiranger-Ålesund route every day from April to September.

Expressboats and car ferries service the coast and link communities together. There are also a number of subsea tunnels which connect the many islands with the mainland. For more information about the ferry and boat services, contact the following companies: Fjord1 or Norled.

Train

The train station in this area is at Åndalsnes, approximately 120 kilometers from Ålesund, with a connecting bus service to and from Ålesund several times a day. The travel time between Oslo and Åndalsnes is 5 ½ half hours. The bus between Åndalsnes and Ålesund takes 2 ½ hours. For timetables and booking, contact NSB.

Car

The drive to Ålesund and Sunnmøre is in itself is a remarkably picturesque experience. Trips from Bergen and Trondheim involve several exciting ferry trips.

Oslo-Ålesund is 520 km (8 hours), follow the E6 to Dombås and continue on the E136 via Ørskog and Skodje to Ålesund.

Bergen-Ålesund is 370 km (7 hours). From Bergen, there are several exciting routes, and E39 is the main road through the fjords. Alternatively, take the E39 to Byrkjelo, then the turn off on the RV 60 past Olden and Stryn towards Ålesund. The RV 61 will show you the coastal areas of Sunnmøre - Vanylven, Sande, Runde and coastal towns of Fosnavåg, Ulsteinvik and Hareid.

Trondheim-Ålesund is 285 km (5 hours), and you can combine your journey with a fantastic drive along the coast, including scenic ferry trips. You should also try to include the Atlantic Highway (National Tourist Route) in your travel plan. Alternatively, you can also take the E6 to Dombås, and continue along the E136 via Ørskog and Skodje to Ålesund.

Accommodation

Things to Do

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Fjord Cruise Ålesund - Geiranger

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6001 Ålesund

Discover the tradtional way to travel along the fjords like the locals when the Fjord was the main highway of transportation. It is around 120 km from Ålesund to Geiranger via 3 different Fjords and spectacular landskap.
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247 reviews
Fjordsafari Rib boat Geirangerfjord

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Geiranger Ticketoffice harbour
Geirangervegen 2
6216 Geiranger

Fjordsafari takes you closer to the elements.
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247 reviews
Mountain Highlight Bus Skywalk Dalsnibba

Address

Geiranger Fjordservice AS
6216 Geiranger

Scenic Bus Tour to Mount Dalsnibba Join us on our bus trip to Dalsnibba, a 1500m Mountain with a spectacular view over the Geiranger Fjord from SKYWALK dalsnibba viewing platform. Driving up the beautiful and winding road you will discover the...
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20 reviews
Hakallegarden

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Hakallestranda
6149 Åram

Open visitor farm and unique alpaca farm, with café serving homemade food and an art gallery in a converted barn. Farm shop sells garments made from alpaca wool, and other items from ethnic suppliers.
Hakallegarden wish to welcome small and...
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781 reviews
Quality Hotel Waterfront

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Nedre Strandgate 25-27
6004 Ålesund

Welcome to Quality Hotel Waterfront, Ålesund's new hotel with a marvellous and bright location at the southern side of the town! The hotel has 196 beautiful and urban rooms divided into the old Art Nouveau house, the storage house and the modern...

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247 reviews
Geiranger Fjordservice AS

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Geiranger Touristinformation
6216 Geiranger
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247 reviews
Panorama Bus Geiranger

Address

Touristinformation Geiranger
6216 Geiranger

Panoramic Bus
You will discover the Panoramic Highlights of the Geiranger Fjord on a bus trip to Flydalsjuvet and Ørnesvingen, the most famous viewing points. You have a 10min break on each stop to enjoy the scenery and take pictures.
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72 reviews
Sagafjord Hotel

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Sæbø
6165 Sæbø

In the land of the fjords there is one special place where you will find the sky, mountains and the sea meeting for a conversation you will never ever forget. Welcome to Sagafjord Hotel in Hjørundfjord, Sunnmøre.

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83 reviews
Fjord kayaking - Valldal Naturopplevingar AS

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Valldal Naturopplevingar AS
Grandegata 38
6210 Valldal

Experience Norddalsfjord and the hidden UNESCO fjord Tafjord at a guided kayaktour
Expericence the stunning Norddalsfjord and Tafjord with it`s beautiful and spectacular nature. A uniqe area with waterfalls, idyllic traditional mountain farms,...
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83 reviews
Sea Kayak courses - Valldal Naturopplevingar

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Valldal Naturopplevingar AS
Grandegata 38
6210 Valldal

Kayak courses in Valldal Sign up for one of our sea kayaking courses and experience Norddalsfjord and UNESCO fjord Tafjord. We offer both introductory courses lasting 4 hours, and a complete beginners course lasting 2 days.
Both of these...
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83 reviews
Canyoning - Valldal Naturopplevingar

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Grandegata 38
6210 Valldal

Canyoning through GudbrandsjuvetCanyoning is an amazing nature experience in the spectacular Gundbrandsjuvet! The river flows quietly and calm through amazing formations, with amazing nature around. We follow an exciting and challenging course...
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118 reviews
Guided fishing trips

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Grande

Come and enjoy one of our great guided fishing trips. We have good quality equipment and very friendly staff to take you out for an unforgettable trip. Our guides will take you to the best spots and will show you the best fishing techniques for the...
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132 reviews
Valldal Adventurepark

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Døvingssida 420
6210 Valldal

Welcome to Valldal Aktivitetspark! Valldal Aktivitetspark is an exciting climbing park in Valldal, with over 1400 meters of tree-and-post climbing courses. 7 different courses for all ages. In July you’ll also find the Trolls from Trollstad having...
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32 reviews
Runde Environmental Centre

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Runde Miljøsenter AS
Rundavegen 237
6096 Runde

Runde Environmental Centre (Runde Miljøsenter) represents an opportunity for those wishing to make an event into a unique experience. The research station provides prime facilities for courses and conferences, as well as for accommodation. It is an...
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17 reviews
Runde Environmental Centre Accommodation

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Runde Miljøsenter AS
Rundavegen 237
6096 Runde

Runde Miljøsenter offers apartments and rooms for accommodation. The apartments are brand new and modern, with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, a double room, a single room and a double sleeping couch in the living room. Furtheron, the...

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Conferences at Sunnmøre Museum

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Museumsveien 1
6015 Ålesund

Are you looking for a meeting place out of the ordinary? Why not consider Sunnmøre Museum, a picturesque open air museum? Only eight minutes by car from down town Ålesund!
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15 reviews
Barnas Lekeland

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Vasstrandvn 75
6011 Ålesund

The Children’s Playland is a popular activity centre and playground with some of the largest apparatuses in Norway. Children can play on obstacle courses, ball pits, slides and climbing walls in an area covering 1400m². Activity zones for different...
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118 reviews
Active Geiranger

Address

Grande
6216 Geiranger

Active Geiranger hopes you will have an active holiday in Geiranger. Welcome to great adventures on the Geirangerfjord such as guided kayak trips, kayak rental, motor boat rental, guided fishing trips and boat taxi to the fjord farms.
Our skilled...
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118 reviews
Boat Taxi in Geiranger

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Grande
6216 Geiranger

When you visit Geiranger we highly recommend a visit to one of the many famous fjord farms in the fjord:
• Skageflå
• Knivsflå
• Blomberg
• Oalsbygda
The easiest access is from the sea side. To rent a boat taxi, which drives you from the...
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26 reviews
Hiking trip to Slogen (1564 m.o.h.)

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6196 Norangsfjorden

Slogen is arguably the finest summit in the Sunnmøre Alps and the view is impressive! From the fjord a triangular pyramid-like feature rises straight up. Patchellhytta cabin lies at the foot of Slogen and is popular day tour objective in itself, but...