Mountain, Lookout

To be in Ålesund and not climb Aksla would be a great sin. The most famous panoramic view of Ålesund is from the terrace, which is located right on top of Aksla. Aksla Hill is 165 metres high and is one of the most popular viewpoints in all of Norway. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ålesund" https://www.booking.com/city/no/alesund.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-alesund-aksla] 418 steps to the top The quickest climb up Aksla Hill is up the stairs…

Square, Promenade

The iconic, colourful houses lining the waterfront in the centre of Ålesund are one of the city's main attractions. The best view of these colourful waterside houses is from Dronning Sonjas plass on the opposite shore. [btn "Book a hotel in central Ålesund" https://www.booking.com/city/no/alesund.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-alesund-dronning] On the square, you'll find an elevated terrace that offers a beautiful view of the entire Ålesundet…

Lighthouse, Hotel

Molja Lighthouse stands on a stone pier at the northern entrance to the Ålesundet Channel and is a popular destination for walks around the city. Built in the late 19th century, the red lighthouse is now fully automated, but the regular red and green flashes still guide ships into Ålesund harbour. Unique hotel room The Molja Lighthouse is not only a destination for strolling, but inside it you can stay in an original hotel room! Only one…

Aquarium

On the island of Hesse is one of Ålesund's most interesting attractions, Atlanterhavsparken, in English Atlantic Sea-Park. It is a collection of several aquariums and outdoor tanks with fauna that is mainly found in the waters of the North Atlantic. The aquarium can be found 3.5 km west of the centre of Aalesund in a picturesque rural area. [btn "Book your hotel in Aalesund in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/no/alesund.cs.html?aid…

Museum, Skanzen

The Sunnmøre Open Air Museum is essentially an open-air museum, spread over 120 hectares and featuring 56 original houses. Many of the buildings are accessible from the inside and their exhibitions offer an insight into life, work and traditions from the Stone Age to the early 20th century. [btn "View the best hotels in Alesund" https://www.booking.com/city/no/alesund.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-alesund-sunnmore] At the open-air museum you…

Mountain

The westernmost of the Alesund Islands, Hessa, can be used to climb to the top of Sukkertoppen (Sugar Hill). At 314 metres above sea level, the mountain is the highest peak in the city and considerably less visited than Aksla Hill. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ålesund" https://www.booking.com/city/no/alesund.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-alesund-sukkertoppen] The views from Sukkertoppen are breathtaking, especially towards the west, where you…

Church

The main church in Ålesund is one of the landmarks of Aspøya and belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The stone structure was built in 1909 in the Art Nouveau architectural style and is one of the most famous monuments of this style in the city. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Ålesund" https://www.booking.com/city/no/alesund.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-alesund-kirke] The church can accommodate about 800 people and Mass is held here…