Famous for its Jugend architecture (Art Nouveau), Ålesund is the cultural center of this western region, and gate way to the fantastic Romsdalen and Sunnmøre mountains & fjords. This small waterside city and surrounding region will keep you busy. Active types will enjoy the hiking, ski touring, surfing, and kayaking opportunities, while there’s plenty to occupy cultural and history buffs too.
What is so unique about this part of Western Norway, is the huge variety of outdoor experiences you can find within such short distances.
The contrasts are quite fantastic; from surfing at Stad to kayaking at Runde, climbing in Molladalen, skiing down Slogen, cycling in Valldalen, longboarding in Geiranger, diving in Lygnstøylvatnet and paragliding above the Sunnmøre Alps
Not to mention the beautiful city of Ålesund, for its cultural heritage, restaurants and easy access hikes with fantastic view.
Active types will enjoy the hiking, ski touring, surfing, and kayaking opportunities, while there’s plenty to occupy cultural and history buffs too.
The Jugend city Ålesund
Trollstigen mountain pass
The Romsdalen gondola
Geiranger fjord
Hjørund fjord
Atlantic Ocean road
Runde Lighthouse
Slogan mountain
Historic Union Hotel Øye
Tailored activities for all levels
Friendly & welcoming locals
A sustainable adventure
Tips for combining Ålesund with one or more regions:
Spitsbergen, Tromsø, Bodø, Lofoten, Trondheim, Oslo, Bergen
Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm Helsinki
Berlin, Brussels, London, Amsterdam
Paris, Rome, Venice, Lausanne
Call us on +47 22 55 60 50 or send us an email with some thoughts on what you want out of your next trip and we’ll devise a plan that’s right for you. You can also use our contact form.
