Most famous for its beautiful architecture, with houses built on a row of islands extending out into the ocean.
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Ålesund
The Sugar Top
Hiking to The Sugar Top (Sukkertoppen) From the top there are superb views of Ålesund, against Godøya and out to the sea. Sukkertoppvegen road starts at the roundabout in Hessaskaret. Follow the road westwards until you find the sign where the trail starts to the right just after nr. 22. The path is graveled in the beginning and continues as a
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Ålesund
The House That Did Not Burn
Miracles happen: The House That Did Not Burn (Waldehuset) Waldehuset was the only house in the eastern district which was not burned down during the great fire of January 23rd 1904. Come and hear the incredible story of the miracle house. FREE ADMISSION, WELCOME! About ten thousand people became homeless when 850 homes went lost during the great fire in
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Ålesund
Molja Lighthouse
Experience Molja lighthouse (Molja Fyr). 150 year-old lighthouse at the entrance to the harbour of Ålesund. The interior of the lighthouse is completely round, only 3 meters in diameter, but through effective use of the available spaces, Molja now boasts a bedroom upstairs and a bathroom downstairs. The interior design was carried out by Snohetta, Norway’s most well known architects
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Ålesund
Aalesunds Museum
From the city’s emergence as a seafaring town to events such as the great fire and the German occupation, Aalesunds Museum provides a genuine insight into the history of Ålesund. Centrally located on Museumshaugen, overlooking the city and its surrounding islands, awaits an entertaining and educational experience for all visitors. Exhibitions Aalesunds Museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions with an
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Ålesund
Aalesund Aquarium
Since 1998, the foundation Atlanterhavsparken has been one of northern Europe’s largest and most unique sea water aquariums. As the Norwegian aquarium, we are 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
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Ålesund
Uteguiden
Guided trips, courses & rentals Uteguiden AS is the leading adventure company on the Norwegian west coast. We offer a broad range of adventures, all year round, from ski touring to climbing and kayaking to glacier trips. Our goal has always been and will always be to provide the best guides and the best adventures possible between deep fjords and