Buildings & cultural monuments - What To See

Giske

Kulturhuset Johansbuda - museum

In the 2nd floor of Kulturhuset Johansbuda, you will find the museum of Valderøy Historielag, with exhibitions from the World War II and fisheries history. Cultural stage with space for 80-90 persons. Well equipped kitchen and wardrobe.
Address: Valderhaugstrand, 6050 Valderøya
Telephone: 92 42 33 98
Email: ovalder@online.no

Vanylven

Rovde Church

Address: 6141 Rovde
Telephone: 70022160
Email: vanylven.kyrkjekontor@vanylven.kyrkja.no

The Skodje bridges

In Skodje there are two beautiful bridges from 1916-1919 constructed in cobblestone. The bridge across the Skodjestrømmen current is not suited for today's traffic, and was replaced by a new and modern bridge in 2004.
Address: 6260 Skodje
Telephone: 70 24 40 00
Email: terje.vadset@skodje.kommune.no

Gunnabuda - historical building

Gunnabuda is located in Longva, on the island Flemsøya north of Ålesund. Earlier, Gunnabuda was used for production of clipfish and canning of crabs. Today, Gunnabuda offers accomodation, dining and several activities. The hosts can also give you a...
Address: Longva, 6293 Longva
Telephone: 70 21 78 16
Email: post@gunnabuda.no

Ålesund

Ålesund municipality

Ålesund is a bustling town, that is situated between mountians and ocean. The town is Norway's fisheries capital, and one of the world's largest export harbours for dried cod. Ålesund is renowned for its beautiful Art Nouveau buildings.
Address: Keiser Wilhelms gate 11, 6003 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 16 20 00
Email: postmottak@alesund.kommune.no

Norddal church

Norddal church was built in 1782 and is the first octagonal church to be built in Sunnmøre. The church was constructed on the same site on which the old stave church once stood. This church was built in Valldal and moved to Norddal in the 1620s. Parts of...
Address: 6214 Norddal
Telephone: 70 25 71 52
Email: nordsokn@online.no

Liabygda Church

Liabygda Church is a wooden, single-nave church, constructed in 1917, seating 165. The architect was Henry Bucher, Oslo, and the builder was Tore Overå. Student of Theology Lars Lied was actively engaged in decorating the church, with chandeliers from...
Address: Liabygda, 6201 Stranda
Telephone: 70 26 03 33

Aalesunds Museum

The town museum gives exciting insight into Ålesund's history through pictures and artefacts. Explore the exhibitions of the great town fire of 1904, fisheries, regional boats and World War II, and the fantastic town model depicting Ålesund in 1898....
Address: Rasmus Rønnebergsgt. 16, 6002 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 12 31 70
Email: olem@aalesunds.museum.no

Gems in Vanylven

When in Vanylven you are surrounded by incredible tales and accounts of events. St. Edmund's stone According to the legend of St. Edmund's stone, the English King Edmund (Jetmund) lay down to sleep here. The place where he slept is called Jetmundleitet....
Address: 6143 FISKÅ
Telephone: 70 03 00 00
Email: postmottak@vanylven.kommune.no

Herdalssetra

The beautiful Herdalen with Herdalssetra lies 500 metres above sea level up from the village of Norddal and is within the UNESCO World Heritage area. The drive up the toll road (10 km) is steep and fascinating with its many waterfalls, ending at...
Address: 6214 Norddal
Telephone: 70 25 92 29
Email: setra@herdalssetra.no

Brattvåg Church

Brattvåg church is a "working" church from 1977, situated in the municipality of Haram in the county Møre og Romsdal. The construction is in concrete and wood, and the church has 650 seats. Access to the church, which is a well-known tourist attraction,...
Address: 6270 Brattvåg
Telephone: 70 20 93 70
Email: hege.steinsland@haram.kyrkja.no

Alnes fishing village

At the end of the island Godøy lies the picturesque fishing village Alnes. The small community was earlier one of the largest fishing villages in the entire Sunnmøre region, and has got a unique and vulnerable nature and culture. From Alnes, you have a...
Address: 6055 Godøya
Telephone: 70 18 80 00
Email: post@giske.kommune.no

Sunnylven Church

Sunnylven is a tall, airy and roomy church seating up to 450. Built in 1858 and consecrated by Bishop Kaurin on 7th August 1859. Sunnylven is one of several churches built within a short period of time with the same architect, Captain Rolfsen from...
Address: 6218 Hellesylt
Telephone: 70 26 03 33

Godøy Coastal Museum

Godøy Coastal Museum offers some varied exhibitions over three floors in an old school building. The guide will take you through the three separate exhibitions, and tell you interesting stories about what you see. The museum has got an archaeological...
Address: Geilevika, 6055 Godøya
Telephone: 41 48 48 25
Email: heidi@godoy.kystmuseum.no

Ålesund Church

Ålesund Church was built in 1909, after the old church from 1854 was destroyed in the great Town Fire of 1904. The church is built in concrete and Norwegian marble, and is beautifully decorated with stained glass windows and frescoes.
Address: Kirkegata 2, 6004 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 16 53 00
Email: kristin.smehus@kirken-aalesund.no

Spjelkavik Church

In Spjelkavik Church, you have the opportunity to see the phantastic glass paintings of the famous Norwegian artist Håkon Bleken. Spjelkavik Church has six angles, and is circled by a series of glass windows, 16 on each wall. With 16 windows on six walls...
Address: Vestmoa 20, 6018 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 16 53 70
Email: spjelkavik@kirken-aalesund.no

The Town Park in Ålesund

The Town Park in Ålesund was built at the west side of Mount Aksla in 1885, by Ålesund municipality. A gardener planned the park after the design of other popular parks in those days, where the area's topography is the basis of its construction. The...
Address: 6002 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Haram

Ullanausta

Ulla Boathouses is a line of 9 boathouses, with the oldest house from 1650. These houses are preserved and restored and includes old boats and fishing gear.
Address: 6270 Brattvåg

Ytste-Skotet

With a fantastic view of the Storfjord, the farm Ytste-Skotet is situated up in the mountain. There have been farms here since the Viking era, and even today Ytste-Skotet farm is without electricity and running water. Visit a musuem full of life!
Address: 6250 Stordal
Telephone: 975 08 300
Email: epost@skotet.no

Runde Environmental Centre

Runde Environmental Centre (Runde Miljøsenter) represents an opportunity for those wishing to make an event into a unique experience. The research station provides prime facilities for courses and conferences, as well as for accommodation. It is an...
Address: Runde Miljøsenter, 6096 Runde
Telephone: 70 08 08 00
Email: post@rundecentre.no

Hareid

The Hjørungavåg National Monumentet

In 986 A.D, a decisive battle was fought at Hjørungavåg in Hareid. Håkon and Eirik Earl's victory over the Joms Vikings was an important part in the process of gathering all of Norway into one kingdom. By Overåsanden you can see the National Monument of...
Address: 6063 Hjørungavåg

Vanylven

the Sunflower statue

Vanylven Municipality have recieved the title "national innovation municipality". Due to this occasion the world largest Sunflower statue was raised at the municipaliyt centre Fiskåbygd.
Address: 6143 Fiskåbygd
Telephone: 70 03 00 00
Email: postmottak@vanylven.kommune.no

Runde Lighthouse

Runde Lighthouse is situated on Kvalneset, northwest of the island Runde. This is one of the 80 listed lighthouses in Norway. The lighthouse became operative in 1767, and was fully manned for 235 years. In 2002 it became a fully automatic lighthouse,...
Address: Kvalneset, nordvestspissen av Runde, 6096 Runde
Telephone: 70 12 58 04
Email: info@aast.no

Skårungen - the fisher boy

"Fiskergutten" - the fisher boy - is situated at Apotekertorget, the pharmacy square. The symbol of the youth's glow and expectation to the future. Made by Knut Skinnarland in 1967. A copy can be found in Akureyri, Iceland - one of Ålesund's friendship towns.
Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Herøy

Herøy Kyrkje

Address: Lisjebøvegen 1, 6091 Fosnavåg
Telephone: 70 08 02 60
Email: kyrkjekontoret@heroy-kyrkje.no

Hellesylt Bygdetun

Hellesylt Bygdetun (smallholding) encompasses the small farm, Holen with its buildings, tools and equipment, which was a gift from three elderly siblings to the Municipality of Stranda in 1992. The farm is now a museum of culture located adjacent to the...
Address: 6218 Hellesylt
Telephone: 97 74 26 59

Vigra Kringkastar

Vigra Kringkastar (Broadcaster) contains an exhiting exhibition of photos and a collection of objects from the establishment of the Vigra broadcasting in 1935, the bombing in 1940 and the reconstruction after the war. The radio transmitter was stopped...
Address: 6040 Vigra
Telephone: 70 18 32 34

Sunnmøre Museum & Borgundkaupangen

Visit the open-air museum with its vast collection of old houses. Enjoy a stroll between the picturesque houses and the indoor exhibitions, and get an insight into the cultural and architectural history of Sunnmøre. Sunnmøre Museum is a beautiful open...
Address: Borgundgavlen, 6015 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 17 40 00
Email: museum@sunnmore.museum.no

Norddal

Fundergata

Address: 6213 Tafjord
Telephone: 70 26 77 67
Email: valldal@dgt.no

Ulla Lighthouse

At Kvernholmen on the west side of Haramsøy you find the beautiful Ulla Lighthouse from 1874. For around 100 years the lighthouse was an occupation as well as living quarters for workers and their families. The lighthouse was built after a disastrous...
Address: 6290 Haramsøy

Sande Kirke

A beautiful, 100 year old long church. Rare chasuble from the 15th century. Altar piece/cabinet from the same period.
Address: 6084 Larsnes
Telephone: 70 02 64 80
Email: dnksande@online.no

Geiranger Church

Geiranger Church is an octagonal church built in 1842 in timber, seating 200. The architect was Hans Klipe. It’s thought that there has been a church in Geiranger from about 1450. A church was first mentioned in Tjondhjems Reformats from 1589. The...
Address: 6216 Geiranger
Telephone: 70 26 03 33

Gjerdeløa

Address: 6213 Tafjord
Telephone: 70 25 77 67
Email: info@visitgeirangerfjord.com

Giske Church

At the saga island Giske the remarkable Giske Church is situated. The 900 year old church is the only one in Norway built in marble, and belonged to the powerful noble family Giske. The beautiful interior is from the 18th century.
Address: 6052 Giske
Telephone: 70 18 09 90
Email: inger_mg@hotmail.com

Skjonghelleren

Skjonghelleren is situated on Valderøy in Giske municipality, and is an exciting cave 57 metres up in the mountain side. The cave has got a 100 metres deep tunnel, and you can walk while standing up straight until you reach the final 30 metres. There...
Address: 6050 Valderøya
Telephone: 70 18 80 00
Email: post@giske.kommune.no

Ørskog Kirke

Ørskog church is often called "The cathedral of Storfjorden”. It is idyllically situated in the centre of Sjøholt. with the sea near by. The church was built in 1873, and has space for about 600 people. There has been a church house at this location...
Address: 6240 Ørskog
Telephone: 70 27 27 50
Email: orskog@kirkeserver.no

Borgund Church

Borgund Church is situated in the old trading community Borgundkaupangen, and is partially built on the remains of the old St. Peter's Church from the 12th century. Most parts of today's church are from 1904, with lovely carvings by Nicolai Mejdel og...
Address: Borgundgavlen 51, 6015 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 16 53 41
Email: kristin.smehus@kirken-aalesund.no

Norangsdalen - "The Queen's route"

Norangsdalen is one of the narrowest valleys in Norway, rich in both spectaculare sceneries as well as cultural memories. The valley bears the scars of the battle against the forces of nature. At lake Jelskred, the bottom of the valley is full of scree....
Address: 6150 Ørsta
Telephone: 70 06 85 18
Email: info@orstainfo.no

Ålesund

Gange Rolf

Statue located in the Town Park in Ålesund. It is a bronze moulding - the original is placed in Rouen, France. Gift to Ålesund in connection with the 1000 year anniversary for the foundation of the duchy Normandie in 911.
Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Stranda Church

Stranda Church was constructed in wood in 1838, and seats approximately 400. The architect was Rolfsen, and the church was built by Gert Gjert from Nordfjordeid. There has been a church at Stranda for many centuries, first at Opsvik in the 11th century...
Address: 6201 Stranda
Telephone: 70 26 03 33

Sculpture "Avisgutten" - the paper boy

Is situated in the pedestrian street, Gågaten (Kongensgate) vis a vis "The Thousand steps" (Tusentrappen). Gift from the local newspaper Sunnmørsposten for the town of Ålesund in 1998. Made by Arne Martin Hansen.
Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Ålesund

The Art Nouveau Town

Ålesund is today the town in Norway with most Art Nouveau buildings situated within a small geographical area. Take a walk through the town streets, and enjoy the sight of the beautiful buildings that were built after the Town Fire in 1904! On the night...
Address: Skateflukaia, 6002 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Protected cultural monument at Osnes – Flø

The cultural scenery from Osnes to Flø is an open beach area with cultural monuments in grazing lands and fields. Information signs at Osnes, Ulstein, Gåsnes and Ytre Flø. Here there have been findings from the Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron...
Address: Rådhuset, Sjøgt 63, 6065 Ulsteinvik
Telephone: 70 01 75 10
Email: asbjorg.garshol@ulstein.kommune.no

Norddal

Severinbrauta

Address: 6215 Eidsdal

Sylte church

Sylte church in Valldal was built in 1863 and is a large longhouse-style church with 600 seats. The architect was Nils Andersen Liaaen from Ålesund, and the master builder was Gjert Lien from Nordfjordeid. The church has a great number of similarities to...
Address: 6210 Valldal
Telephone: 70 25 71 52
Email: nordsokn@online.no

The Art Nouveau Centre

The Art Nouveau Centre in Ålesund documents the town's unique architectural history with the establishment of Art Nouveau architecture after the great Town Fire of 1904. Experience the fascinating and exciting history that is presented to you through a...
Address: Apotekergt. 16, 6004 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 10 49 70
Email: post@jugendstilsenteret.no

St. Jetmunds Church

St. Jetmunds medieval Church is from about 1150, and could be one of the oldest churces in Norway. The church is built in Roman style with some of the ornaments in marble.The church was torn down in 1863, but restored and reconsecrated in 1957. The...
Address: 6146 Åheim
Telephone: 70 02 42 79
Email: jermund.rekkedal@vanylven.kommune.no

Aksla Viewpoint

In Ålesund you can visit the Town Mountain and viewpoint Aksla. From this location there is a panoramic view of the archipelago, the beautiful town centre, and the amazing Sunnmøre Alps. Walk the 418 steps up from the Town Park, go by car or take the...
Address: Aksla, 6002 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Hareid Church

Hareid Church was built in wood in 1877. The church seats 500 persons. Architects were H. E. Schirmer and von Hanno. Master builder was Knut L. Stokkeland from Vestnes. The altarpiece made by the scot Anders (Andrew) Lawrenceson Smith in1660, is the...
Address: 6060 Hareid
Telephone: 70 09 51 30
Email: kyrkjeverja@hareid.kommune.no

Bødkeren

The statue "Bødkeren" is located at Haralds Torviksplass, between the Kipervikgaten and Keiser Wilhelmsgate. It was a gift to the municipality of Ålesund from Sparebanken Møre in connection with the 150 years anniversary of the town in 1998. The artist...
Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

The Runde treasure

Runde is also known for the Runde treasure - Norway’s largest coin discovery. For nearly 40 years, the historical culture material and a large part of the coins from the treasure discovery at Runde have been stored at the Bergen Sjøfartsmuseum...
Address: Runde Miljøsenter, 6096 Runde
Telephone: 70 08 08 00
Email: booking@rundecentre.no

Alnes Lighthouse

Alnes Lighthouse lies in the fishing community Alnes at the island Godøy. The lighthouse from 1876 is protected, and a relic of Norwegian coastal culture. Here you can enjoy exciting historical exhibitions, and buy local souvenir and handcrafts. Take...
Address: 6055 Godøya
Telephone: 70 18 50 90
Email: post@alnesfyr.no

Ulstein Church

Ulstein Church is from 1848, and was built after the original stone church from 1150 was torn down in 1848. The church is made from timber, and has got a lovely interior, with some artefacts left from the original church.
Address: 6065 Ulsteinvik
Telephone: 70 01 76 80
Email: ulstein-sokn@ulstein.kommune.no

Volda Church

Volda Church has been called "The Cathedral of Sunnmøre". Large, beautiful stone church designed by the architect Arnstein Arneberg. Fresco paintings by Hugo Louis Mohr. The church is also being used for various concerts, with its good acoustics bringing phantastic concert experiences.
Address: 6100 Volda

Catholic church

The Catholic Church has mass at these times: Sundays at 11.00. Second Saturday a month at 13.00 (please call in advance, not July/August), Wednesdays at 18.00 (not July/August).The third Thursday of the month at 12.00 (not July/August), and the first...
Address: Kviltunveien 6 B, 6009 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 13 75 58
Email: alesund@katolsk.no

Bakketunet på Bjørke (Galleri Bjørk)

At the innermost end of the magnificent Hjørundfjord, in the village of Bjørke, lies Bakketunet with its six listed buildings, the most ancient of which has timbers dating as far back as 1549. This makes it the oldest cluster farm in Sunnmøre still...
Address: 6190 Bjørke
Telephone: 91 10 88 46
Email: kontakt@galleribjork.no

Stordal

Stordal Old Church

In the small village community Stordal, renowned for its furniture, you can visit the remarkable Rose Church from 1789. With its unique Baroque and Renaissance adornments on both walls, ceiling and pillars it is a church like no other. Many of the...
Address: 6250 Stordal
Telephone: 70 27 80 07
Email: k-alm@online.no

Runde bird island

Out in the rough sea in Herøy municipality you can visit the famous bird island Runde. The little island has only got 150 regular inhabitants, but from February to August every year, more than 500.000 birds come to Runde for the nesting season. Around 80...
Address: 6096 Runde

Volsdalen Church

Volsdalen Church is situated in Ålesund, and is a modern church from 1974. The church was designed by Leif Olav Moen, and can seat 500 people. Volsdalen Church has got several lovely colourful stained glass windows, made by Franz Widerberg. The altar...
Address: Borgundveien 124, 6007 Ålesund

Norwegian Fjord Centre

Norwegian Fjordcenter - an experience for all ages We are working in conjunction with UNESCO, we dedicate ourselves to developing expertise in protection, conservation and education about the West Norwegian fjords. Our center brings the story of the...
Address: 6216 Geiranger
Telephone: 70 26 38 10
Email: booking@verdsarvfjord.no

Stiftinga Sunnmøre Museum

Stiftinga Sunnmøre Museum is a foundation consisting of 12 museums from Sunnmøre. We offer something for everyone! You can walk between old wooden houses, be part of running an old farm, visit an old shop, or take a trip on a Viking ship! Sunnmøre...
Address: Borgundgavlen, 6015 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 17 40 00
Email: museum@sunnmore.museum.no

Ulstein

Borgarøya Trading Post

The island Borgarøya in the archipelago outside Ulsteinvik was a bustling trading community from the 17th century. At its peak, 17 houses were running business on the island. The main building on the island is from the 18th century, and 17 houses were...
Address: 6065 Ulsteinvik
Telephone: 70 01 77 08
Email: annika.brandal@ulstein.kommune.no

Gravrøyser i Giske

Giske is specially rich in burial mounds and graves from the stone age and on. Mjeltehaugen at Giskegjerdet is approximately 30 metres in diameter. Among others, a decorated stone chest was found here. The Eilif grave at Godøy is a 5 m tall burial mound...
Address: 6050 Valderøya
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Sildekona - the herring woman

Is located at Apotekertorget, the pharmacy square. Gift to the community of Ålesund from private contributors and companies in 1990. Made by Bjørn Tore Skjøsvik. The initiative to raise the statue was taken by Signy W. Paulsen.
Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Ålesund

Monument of the people going to England during 2nd World War

Is situated in the small "peace park" at Skateflua. In remembrance of all Norwegians who travelled over the North Sea to Great Britain during the 2. World War. 320 persons lost their lives during the "migration to England". The monument was inaugurated 8th of May by His Majesty Crown Prince Haakon for the 50th anniversary for the end of the war. The monument is made by Olav Stavseng.
Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Ålesund

Per Bolstad

Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Ålesund

Hundevakta

Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Ålesund

Ellingsøy Church

Ellingsøy Church was consecrated 31st of August 1988, and is designed by the architect Oscar Norderval. The church is idyllically situated in Slotsvika with a fjord view of islands and skerries. The beautiful church art is made by the artist Håkon Gullvåg.
Address: Slotsvik, 6057 Ellingsøy
Telephone: 70 16 53 00
Email: kristin.smehus@kirken-aalesund.no

Sula

Langevåg kyrkje

Address: Råsa 41, 6030 Langevåg
Telephone: 70 19 26 78
Email: post@sula.kommune.no

Ålesund

Sculpture "Sorte Mann"

Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Sula

Indre Sula kyrkje

Address: Bjørkavåg, 6037 Eidsnes
Telephone: 70 19 09 15
Email: post@sula.kommune.no

Sykkylven

Ikornnes Church

Address: 6222 Ikornnes
Telephone: 70 24 69 00
Email: sykkylven@kirkeserver.no

Ålesund

Hesten

Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Ålesund

The Buholm monument; "Out at sea"

"Out at Sea" - located at the market place Kiperviktorget. Raised in remembrance of 33 fishermen who died during a storm in 1885. 29 widowes and 113 children were left, all from the areas Buholmen and Røysa. Kirsten Kokkin has made the monument, which was unveiled the 6th of June 1989.
Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com

Ålesund

Kristoffer Randers

Address: 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 15 76 00
Email: info@visitalesund.com