Neighbourhood
Ålesund Art Nouveau District
Ålesund, Norway
The town centre rebuilt after the 1904 fire in Art Nouveau style, with ornate facades, towers and harbour cana...
Town · Norway · Møre og Romsdal
Ålesund
A coastal town rebuilt after a fire in a distinctive Art Nouveau style, on islands at the mouth of the fjords.
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For storytellers
Why Ålesund matters
Ålesund burned down in 1904, and was rebuilt in just a few years in a fanciful Art Nouveau style, with turrets, spires and decorative details on every street. The result is one of the prettiest harbour towns in Norway. A short climb up a staircase takes you to a viewpoint over islands and sea. It's the gateway to Geirangerfjord and the Atlantic Road, and a good place for seafood.
Talking points
- A great fire in 1904 led to the town's Art Nouveau rebuild.
- A staircase leads to the Aksla viewpoint.
- Geirangerfjord is a day trip away.
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What to see in Ålesund
Scenic route
Trollstigen
Ålesund, Norway
A mountain road of tight hairpin bends with a viewing platform above the valley.
Viewpoint
Aksla Viewpoint
Ålesund, Norway
A hilltop viewpoint reached by a stair of about 400 steps, with a panorama of the town, islands and sea.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.