Aksla Viewpoint

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In Ålesund you can visit the Town Mountain and viewpoint Aksla. From this location there is a panoramic view of the archipelago, the beautiful town centre, and the amazing Sunnmøre Alps. Walk the 418 steps up from the Town Park, go by car or take the City Train up to Fjellstua.

Fjellstua, which is situated at the top, has got an outdoor restaurant, café, and a platform to enjoy the view. To go up to Aksla you can either take the 418 steps that go up from the Town Park or you can drive Borgundfjordveien/Fjelltunveien all the way up.

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Rosemary C
Doncaster, United Kingdom
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Couples
Amazing views of stunning scenery.
Saturday, 18th August 2018
Went up by bus with excursion from cruise ship - Azura. Couldn't have managed it otherwise as husband is in wheelchair. Read full review
IS L
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Good view
Thursday, 16th August 2018
You need to walk ~ 400 steps upstairs to reach this spot. It is worthwhile. The view is stunning. You can buy a cup of cappuccino at the restaurant. Read full review
Karen S
New York City, New York
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Couples
Must visit when in Alesund
Thursday, 16th August 2018
We took a tour to the troll path and on our way back we stopped off at Fjellstua viewpoint. It rained all the way there but when we got there it stopped and we had a clear view of the city and the... Read full review

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