Western Norway: Towns | Holidays | Attractions
The town of Ålesund is young at heart, but with an unusually dramatic story to tell. One stormy night a hundred years ago, the whole town centre burned to the ground. Only a few houses remained, and ten thousand people were made homeless. A new town rose phoenix-like from the ashes – in the distinctive Art Nouveau style. Today, Ålesund is a modern, pulsating town with a varied cultural scene, exciting cafés and restaurants and a rich assortment of shops.
Ålesund & Sunnmøre is an excellent area to explore interesting nature or culture-based activities. You can join a guided walk, go on a sightseeing trip, go fishing or hiking, go scuba diving, cycle on idyllic islands or watch a teeming bird life. Ålesund is the perfect starting point for excursions to some of Norway's best-known tourist attractions such as the famous Geirangerfjord, the beautiful Hjørungfjord or the dramatic Trollstigen Road.
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