Aalesunds Kunstforening executes sales and exhibition of contemporary art - approximately 14 exhibitions annually. They also distribute graphic art on behalf of approximately 60 artists. Information on different exhibitions: www.alesundkunstforening.no....
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....
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...
Brosundet in the centre of Ålesund fills up with boats and happy crowds during Ålesund Boat Festival. Varied entertainment including exhibitions, competitions, markets and dancing on the cobblestones to live music on light summer evenings. A fun-filled...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Flatøy is beautifully situated far out at the coast of southern Sunnmøre. 2,5 hours travel from Ålesund. In addition to accomodation in sea houses or bed & breakfast and interesting activities like golf, paintball, canoe, cayak etc., you can also visit...
Audhild Vikens Vevstove – it means literally loom room – offers the widest range of gifts and souvenirs in Geiranger, so if you’re looking for gifts, or a keepsake for yourself to take home, you will find plenty to choose from here. Clothes, knitted...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
The old farm Brudavolltunet has not changed a lot since the early 1800s. Here you can find peace and tranquility as well as tales of hardship. The museum is situated about five kilometres from the centre of Ørsta, in the direction of Sæbø.