Location: Alesund
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What to do and see in Alesund, Western Norway: The Best Things to do
Perched at the top of Norway’s Western Fjord country, picture-perfect Alesund is spread over several islands stretching into the Atlantic, with the spectacular Sunnmøre Mountains as a backdrop. If its natural beauty doesn’t grab you, its architecture surely will: After an early 20th-century fire destroyed much of the town, Alesund was rebuilt in absolute Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) glory. Learn the history at Aalesunds Museum, or visit one of the world’s largest aquariums, the Atlanterhavsparken.
Restaurants in Alesund
1. Tourist Cinema - View The Fjords
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5.0 based on 64 reviews
View The Fjords cinema! View The Fjords is a spectacular movie in aerial view. We will take you on a journey of lokal history, and we travel the magical Fjords from an eagles perspective. We also have a nice souvenirshop and a photogallery for you to enjoy. Visit us in Aalesund. It’s a recomended attraction!
2. Hike Sukkertoppen the Sugar Top
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
From Sukkertoppen (The Sugar Top), you can get a magnificent view with both city, coast and fjord in one! From the centre of alesund you can drive, bicycle or take the local bus to Hessa and eventually park at the primary school, just west of the roundabout in Hessaskaret. Cross the road above the school and follow the Sukkertoppvegen westwards until you find the sign where the path starts, at the right by number 22. The path is gravelled in the beginning, passes a grove and the path is clearly visible (but might be wet and dirty) all the way to the top. You are past half the way when passing the transmitter mast. An unforgettable view expects you!
3. Borgernes veg and Aksla Stadion
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Walking route with many possibilities you can take in the panoramic view from Fjellstua and visit the restaurant and walk down the 418 steps from the vantage point to the town park! Season All year round. The route starts in Gangstovika, or possibly in alesund Town Park.
Reviewed By tftour
The path around Aksla on the left side from Byparken is really nice for both running and walking, and you’ll most likely have it for yourself. - One option is to take up to the right when you see the sign to the stadium, a really nice and steep path with man made stairs and well located seats with fantastic fiord views. (Such a great job by local neighbourhood groups <3) - Another path continues all the way to Gangstøvikvegen, and from an info map there you follow smaller paths up into the woods. In both occasions you’ll pass both the stadium and the radio tower on top, and you can go down the more touristic steps straight downtown.
4. Sunnmoere Museum
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4.5 based on 202 reviews
Visit the open-air museum with its vast collection of old houses. Enjoy a stroll between the picturesque houses and the indoor exhibitions, and get an insight into the cultural and architectural history of Sunnmore. Sunnmore Museum is a beautiful open air museum with 55 old and distinct houses. While walking in between these houses you feel as if you are put back in time, and you will see how people lived in earlier times. On Wednesdays during summer, there are a lot of activities going on at the museum. In the main building the fascinating exhibitions on archaeology and culture in the Sunnmore region will provide you with a unique insight into the life of the people who have inhabited this area for several thousand years. Take a look at the museum's vast boat collection too, including replicas of Viking ships. The beautiful area surrounding the museum is also excellent for walks.
Reviewed By FroekenPetrell - Bergen, Norway
This is a must for all tourists that are tired of the Art Noveu City and just want a walk in the forest, see old boat and house building techniques.. relax and feed the horses, birds and just enjoy the tranquility far from the buzzing city center. The museum has it all: A woodboat marina with modern boats, Viking boats and vast boat collection Houses and buildings from the middle ages to the early 20th century the museum also has a walk threw.. storie show from the stone agne up to recent times The 50acres with forest and the old houses is just perfect to take a stroll around, and there is also a beautiful stone church up the hill and a small farm with a colletion of birds, horses, donkeys and rabbits: Perfect for the young ones. If you still have time you can even move down to the historical place where they show you traces from the medieval times going to the medieval museum to see the excavations and the traces of old churches and port facilities. It´s just a fantastic place to be with the beautiful Sunnmørs Alps in the background and the lovely lake with all the old houses. Buy the norwegian traditional svele or waffels, see if you can orrow a woodboat with the family and row around in the mini lake and see the horses rund on the hills by the church.
5. Brosundet i Alesund
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4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By milaj2019
So beautiful town: colorful houses, flowers on the facades, leaf ornaments, forged twisted patterns, turrets in the corners. Guided tour with Uniktur is a good idea to get to know this town closer.
6. Fjellstua Viewpoint
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4.5 based on 1,642 reviews
Reviewed By purplecl0ud - Singapore, Singapore
The kids conquered 418 steps up to the viewpoint. Nice way to view the city! Better during sunset. Restaurant has excellent views from the picture windows.
7. Alnes Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 325 reviews
8. Aksla Mountain
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By Vicyulia - Windhoek, Namibia
Absolutely stunning view, is perfect for taking photos of the city’s gorgeous buildings and surrounding islands. And quite an easy hike with 418 white stairs to the top.
9. Atlantic Sea Park
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4.0 based on 705 reviews
Atlanterhavsparken Aalesund - The Norwegian Aquarium, is a showcase for life along the Norwegian coast and the Atlantic. Facing the ocean, the rich fishing grounds and the deep Norwegian fjords, the visitors can observe, experience and learn about life at sea – the natural way.
Reviewed By nomadeElin
At the very end of the road, facing the big ocean, lies an archetonic gem that completely agrees with the surrounding nature. The aquarium welcomes us with an open hospitality, however the building itself is almost hidden so that you are certain not to miss the astonishing view of the horizon of the North Sea. Inside we are met with tanks that goes from the floor to the ceiling, making the experience something like walking under water. Every detail is taken care of. Still, what we remember the most, beyond every local made fish cake in the café that tasted heavenily homemade and beyond the guide giving the penguins or the cods food, sharing their knowledge with an agreeable smile and a humorous angle, was the local charmer of the whole area. A seal that really wanted our attention and when he got it, he played with us like the window between us never existed. I am completely certain that he'll remember us as well.
10. Jugendstilsenteret and Kunstmuseet Kube
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4.0 based on 290 reviews
Jugendstilsenteret is located in the old Swan Pharmacy from 1907 and is both a museum and a national centre of Art Nouveau. The catastrophic fire of 1904 left the town of Ålesund in ashes. The rebuilding created one of Europe’s most characteristic architectural environments in the Art Nouveau style. Jugendstilsenteret offers insight into this style by means of authentic interiors and objects as well as temporary exhibitions. We also work with documentation, education and consulting. KUBE is the art museum in the county of Møre og Romsdal and is located in the former branch office building of Norges Bank (1906) in central Ålesund. Through a diverse programme of exhibitions and public activities, the museum aims to promote interest in and knowledge of visual arts, applied art, design and architecture. KUBE develops and manages an art collection focused on artworks and artists with connections to the region. To enter the museum shop and café you don't need a ticket .
Reviewed By Squidhead - Costa Mesa, United States
This review will concentrate on the Art Nouveau building, and the small exhibit in the other building showing how the town was rebuilt. The exhibit showed some of the artifacts and tools used after the fire. The main Nouveau building has some wonderful examples of furniture, posters, books (artistic covers), paintings, ceramics, wallpaper (in a lovely dining room), etc. so you can really get a feel for what some of the home interiors were like after the town was rebuilt. There was also a multi-room presentation about the huge fire, featuring quotes from people who lived through it, and the rebuilding. When you think about an entire wooden town burning down, and getting help from other countries to rebuild in place, you might appreciate your visit to Aalesund even more!
