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Ålesund

The central sound in Ålesund. Photo: David Nikel.

Things To Do In Ålesund, Norway’s Most Beautiful City

Waterfront view in Ålesund, Norway. Photo: David Nikel.

Hotel Review: Hotel Noreg, Ålesund

A view of Central Ålesund in Norway. Photo: David Nikel.

10 Fun Facts About Ålesund, Norway

Waterfront view of Ålesund in the winter. Photo: David Nikel.

Public Transport in Ålesund

Outside attractions at Ålesund Aquarium in Norway.

Penguins in Norway: A Visit to Ålesund Aquarium

Ålesund in the winter. Photo: Andy Hunting.

In Pictures: Ålesund in the Winter

Quality Hotel in Ålesund seen from the Hurtigruten ship.

Quality Hotel Ålesund: Ideal Choice for Norway’s Coastal Ferry

Photograph taken a short time after the 1904 fire in Ålesund. Photo: Møre og Romsdal County Archive.

The Story of the Ålesund Fire of 1904

Aksla viewpoint in Ålesund

Ålesund Viewpoint: Climbing the Aksla Steps

The exterior of Giske Church near Ålesund in western Norway

Giske: A Historic Archipelago Near Ålesund

Central canal view in Ålesund. Photo: David Nikel.

Where to Stay in Ålesund: The Best Hotels & More

Charming waterfront in Ålesund, Norway. Photo: David Nikel.

Why I Love Ålesund

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