- Norway’s fishing capital – The picturesque coastal town of Alesund is beautifully located at the western coast of Norway, surrounded by stunning scenery.
- The Art Nouveau town of Ålesund is renowned for its beautiful architecture and proximity to the fjords, the Sunnmøre Alps, and the open sea.
- 5. Enjoy a coffee and the view of the port of Ålesund Our favorite café in town is Invit, where they serve excellent coffee and homemade cakes.
- The town's narrowest house. ... Ålesund has also given this sculpture, in a smaller edition, to its twin town Akureyri on Iceland.
- After the town burned in 1904, it was rebuilt with stone in a distinctive Art Nouveau style. Ålesund is a regional commercial centre and a point for touring the...
- Alesund Harbour: A beautiful place to stroll, people watch and lose your train of thoughts. Alesund Town Park: Climb to the viewpoint on top of the mountain for the...
- Ålesund is famous for its unique Art Nouveau architecture, which came about after a devastating fire in 1904 that destroyed much of the town.
- During the early hours of the 23 rd of January 1904, a fire raged through the city center. Ålesund, a fishing town, was constructed mostly of wood.
- The town of Ålesund is the administrative centre of Ålesund Municipality, as well as the principal shipping town of the Sunnmøre district.