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Ålesund is a town and municipality in the county of Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It is a sea port, 236 km north northeast of Bergen, and is noted for its unique concentration of jugendstil architecture

Attractions

Ålesund is adjacent to the Hjørund and Geiranger fjords, frequented by tourists. From Øye at the head of Hjørundfjord a road strikes south to the Nordfjord, and from Maråk on Geirangerfjord another strikes inland to Otta. From Åndalsnes, 120 km east of Ålesund, the railway line Raumabanen goes to Dombås, then southwards on the Dovrebanen railway to Lillehammer and OsloÅlesund is the site of an annual Norwegian Food Festival. Annually in May there is also a fantastic innovation conference InnoTown with speakers from all over the world.

Sightseeing/Interesting places

The small islands off of Ålesund offer diverse scenery, birding and fishing opportunities. The photo to the left affords a coastal plain view of Remøy, a small island immediately near Ålesund

Aksla with Fjellstua
The national Art Nouveau Centre
Atlanterhavsparken, Ålesund Akvarium
KUBE - The County Art Museum

For those who enjoy activity as part of their holidays, the surroundings of Ålesund offer wonderful walks, both easy and sweat-creating. Try taking the steps from the park up to Fjellstua to enjoy a bird's view of the town. There are nice walks across Aksla, and if you are lucky you might catch a glimpse of deer or foxes.
From Spjelkavik, about 10 km from Ålesund, you can take a lift up to Emblemsfjellet. The trip gives you a wonderful view of Sunnmørsalpene with their dramatic peaks. Bring a tent and walk eastward to enjoy more spectacular scenery.
In Norway, you have the right to walk wherever you like in the forests, hills and mountains, as long as you shut gates, bring your garbage home and practice your manners. The "allemannsrett" is observed. This means that you can hike, and pitch your tent just about anywhere, as long as you stay clear of people's houses and barns, their fenced-in areas and the areas where livestock is held. The bilberries are abundant, and there are fish in many of the mountain waters. Remember to pay your fisherman's fee.





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