Ålesund & Sunnmøre is the perfect place to explore some of Norway’s most famous natural and cultural attractions. Ålesund’s beautiful Art Nouveau architecture is known far and wide. The myriad of turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation that give the town its distinctive character are like something from a fairytale. Sunnmøre’s profusion of fjords, small fishing communities, island gems and majestic mountains is just waiting to bowl you over. The sheer variety of experiences on offer gives you the freedom to choose just the holiday experience you are looking for – all year round.
Attractions
Ålesund & Sunnmøre has a rich and varied assortment of natural and cultural attractions. The great variety of sights and the short distances between them allows you to choose just the kind of holiday experience you are looking for. Those of you with a particular interest, be it in coastal or fjord culture, town history, Viking history, fisheries, language, architecture and design, or flora and fauna, are sure to find the ideal spot to expand your knowledge. Museums and experience centres often put on theme exhibitions for limited periods, or organise activity days in which the public can take an active part.
photo credit: Anders Finn
Restaurants
Ålesund & Sunnmøre has a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs and nightclubs. Restaurants have both Norwegian and international dishes on the menu, with ingredients taken from Nature’s own larder! You will find the greatest choice in Ålesund, which has an abundance of gourmet restaurants and traditional cafés. Ålesund is also home to the annual Norwegian Food Festival with its bustling crowds and enthusiasm for food. You can also allow yourself to be surprised by the culinary experiences and long pleasant evenings on offer in lovely rural towns like Ulsteinvik, Fosnavåg or Volda and roadside locations in the Sunnmøre district. You might well find your favourite restaurant there.
Useful information
Ålesund & Sunnmøre comprises 13 municipalities offering a number of services such as libraries, cinemas, car parks and guest marinas. In the towns, the cinemas are on a par with the rest of Western Europe and they show films in their original languages, with Norwegian subtitles. If you are looking for tourist information offices, travel agents or need to hire a guide with a good command of languages, you will find the information here. If you should require the services of a doctor, dentist or a pharmacy, you will also find them listed here.
For more in depth information about Ålesund please visit: Visitalesund.com