Welcome to Ålesund, beautifully situated on several islands right by the entrance to the world famous Geirangerfjord.
Welcome to Ålesund, beautifully situated on several islands right by the entrance to the world famous Geirangerfjord. Ålesund is internationally renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture. After a town fire in 1904 Ålesund was rebuilt in the distinctive architectural style with turrets, spires and imaginative ornamentation. A wander through the town center also reveals a lively urban scene with pleasant restaurants and cafés, and the picturesque Brosundet canal with its fishing boats. The town has 40.000 inhabitants and represents the main adventure center in the region. The Atlantic Sea-Park, one of the largest aquariums in Northern Europe, is beautifully situated by the waterfront and provides a fascinating insight into the multitude of life beneath the waves. Take a stroll by the Sunnmøre Museum, an outdoor museum with more than 50 old houses in beautiful surroundings and an impressive boat collection. The beauty of the town can be appreciated from the town mountain Aksla, which affords a breathtaking view of the town and the entire region with its mountains, islands and fjords. Ålesund is the fisheries capital of Norway; the Ålesund region also has strong traditions within ship technology and furniture industries.
Experience Molde, the Trollstigen Road and the Atlantic Road!
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Welcome to Haugalandet, the south-west region of Norway. -Destination Haugalandet, which includes the coastal town of Haugesund, stretches from the island of Utsira in the west to Etne in the east and from Karmøy in the south to Sveio in the north.
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The islands have been inhabited for more than 8000 years. In Viking times they were the home of several prominent families. Fishing and farming have given development and growth throughout the centuries.
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The municipality of Aukra is situated on the Romsdal coast. The neighbouring municipalities are Sand
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Magnificent, wild and beautiful. The Geiranger Fjord, the falls and the majestic, sheer mountains have all made the village one of Norway's most visited tourist venues.
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Join us on one of Norway’s longest and most beautiful ferry trips - a cruise that lasts exactly 2 hours and 15 minutes. A mini-voyage that sails through a fjord and mountain wonderland that has been nominated for inclusion on UNESCO’s Heritage list.
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