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The municipality of Ålesund occupies seven of the large outer islands in the county of Møre og Romsdal: Hessa, Aspøya, Nørvøya, Oksenøya, Ellingsøya, Humla, and Tørla. The town centre is located on the islands Aspøya and Nørvøya, while Hessa and Oksenøya contain residential areas.
May 21, 2020 · Visit Ålesund for fairytale architecture in a remarkable natural setting. In stark contrast to other small Norwegian towns that are filled with white, dark red, and mustard yellow wooden houses, central Ålesund’s beautiful Art Nouveau architecture has more in common with Prague and Brussels.
Dec 22, 2023 · Famous for its magnificently preserved Art Nouveau architecture, the city of Ålesund is one of Norway's most popular tourist destinations. Not only is it blessed with one of those picture-perfect Norwegian settings - it's surrounded by fjords and the high peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps - but it has also benefited from the addition of many new ...
Go hiking or skiing, admire the city’s unique Art Nouveau architecture, explore the fjords – or just kick back and enjoy the view.
Mar 15, 2024 · Ålesund, Norway is alway my top recommendation for places to visit in Norway because there are not only many things to do in Ålesund, but it's also near Norway's most beautiful nature.
Unique architecture meets stunning coastal nature. Discover top attractions and fun activities in Ålesund and the Sunnmøre region and start planning your trip today!
Sunnmøre - Ålesund & Geiranger. Get ready to explore some of Norway’s most famous natural and cultural attractions, such as the Art nouveau town Ålesund, UNESCO Geirangerfjord, the Bird island Runde and Trollstigen. An abundance of fjords, islands and mountains in Sunnmøre are waiting to enchant you.
The Fosseråsa trail ends at Storseterfossen Waterfall. Visit the Flydalsjuvet, Ørnesvingen and Dalsnibba viewpoints and see the iconic views of Geiranger and the Geirangerfjord. Combine a boat trip on the fjord with a hike up to Skageflå, one of the many abandoned mountain farms above the Geirangerfjord.
An art nouveau city with charming restaurants, city kayaking, and a famous viewpoint! Get the locals’ insider tips for a long weekend getaway in Ålesund.
Norway, Europe. The far northern port of Ålesund might be far from the bright lights of metropolitan Norway, but it's rich with some of the country's finest examples of Jugendstil (art nouveau) architecture – a legacy of a huge rebuilding project that took place after a devastating fire in 1904.
