Things to do in Alesund

Fjellstua Utsiktspunkt

By climbing the 248 steps, you can reach the summit of Mount Aksla in Alesund and overlook this beautiful city, which is connected by three small islands in the fjord.

Atlantic Sea-Park

Atlantic Sea-ParkBuilt on the coastal cliffs along the Atlantic, this is a distinctive cold-water marine aquarium in Northern Europe. The overall design of the venue conforms to the coastal landscape, with the architecture cleverly integrated into the rugged seaside scenery, allowing visitors to enjoy views of the open Atlantic Ocean and scattered islands throughout their visit. The park's exhibits focus on the ecology of the cold North Atlantic waters. Unlike typical tropical aquariums, it fully recreates the natural underwater environment of the Norway coast and near-shore fjords. The core exhibit is a massive Atlantic seawater tank with a significant water capacity, where native fish such as cod, halibut, rays, and lumpfish swim freely. Daily underwater diver feeding shows are arranged, which have become a popular attraction. The venue also features sections such as a kelp forest exhibit, an intertidal zone exhibit, and a deep-fjord exhibit, displaying various crustaceans and near-shore fish. Interactive touch pools allow visitors to get up close to marine life like starfish and sea urchins under the guidance of staff.

Aksla Viewpoint

Aksla Viewpointis located on Fjellstua Utsiktspunkt in the center of Alesund, Norway, and is an attraction that offers an overlook of this Art Nouveau coastal city. You can hike to the top of this viewpoint via stone steps from the city park. Along the way, small observation platforms extend every few dozen steps, allowing you to take a break while enjoying the unfolding panorama of the city and fjord from different heights. The restaurant and café at the summit provide a place for visitors to rest, with terraces and parasols that blend harmoniously with the surrounding natural landscape. The mountain where the viewpoint is located was once a military fortress during World War II, and some historical traces still remain today. Its user-friendly design is reflected in the details: numbered markers on the steps indicate your climbing progress in real time, and the separation of the parking lot at the summit from the walking paths caters to the needs of different visitors. As an important node in the cultural fabric of Alesund, it offers views of the mouth of the Geirangerfjord and forms a sightseeing route with historical landmarks such as the statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II in the city center and Ålesund Church. This viewpoint, where nature and culture intertwine, showcases the poetry and legend of this western Norwegian port city from multiple perspectives.

Main Street

Alesund was replanned and rebuilt in a unified Art Nouveau style after the great fire of 1904. Stroll along Alesund's main street to see a variety of exquisite Art Nouveau buildings, and if you enter the city park beside the main street, you will find a statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the German emperor who helped with the city's Art Nouveau reconstruction.

Alnes fyr

Byrampen Viewpoint(Alesund)

Sunnmøre Museum

Color Line Stadion

Sparebanken Møre Arena

Jugendstilsenteret and Kunstmuseet Kube