Alesund Harbor, Ålesund
The Alesund Harbor between Nørvøya and Aspøya is the important fishing harbour in Norway.
The Alesund Harbor between Nørvøya and Aspøya is the important fishing harbour in Norway. The Breisundet provides a steady approach to the docks where cruise ships drop off and pick up passengers. It also sees a lot of traffic from commercial ships. The small peace park at Skateflua has the 'Monument of the people going to England during 2nd World War', which commemorates the 320 persons who died in the event.
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Alesund Harbor and Nearby Sights on Map
Sunnmore Museum
Located on the site of the important medieval trading post of Borgundkaupangen, the Sunnmøre Museum is an open air museum with a collection of 55 well-preserved traditional buildings and 40 historic boats
Borgernes veg and Aksla Stadion
The Borgernes veg is a scenic path around Aksla that leads to the Aksla Stadion, which has a soccer field and running track
Fjellstua Viewpoint and Town Park
The Fjellstua Viewpoint on Mount Aksla offers breathtaking views over Alesund, fjords and the archipelago all the way to the Sunnmøre Alps
Alesunds Museum
The Aalesunds Museum in the heart of the town traces the history of Ålesund through artifacts, photographs and paintings
Brosundet Canal
Alesund Fisheries Museum
Located in the 19th century Holmbua warehouse on the harbor, the Fisheries Museum is part of the Aalesunds Museum
Art Noveau Centre and KUBE
The Jugendstilsenteret or Art Nouveau Centre in Ålesund traces the town's fascinating architectural history since its destruction in the fire of 1904
Aalesund Church
Built in 1909 after the previous church was destroyed in the fire of 1904, the Ålesund Church is a parish church in the heart of the town
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Atlantic Sea Park
The Atlanterhavsparken or Atlantic Sea Park on the Tueneset coast in Ålesund is one of the largest saltwater aquariums in Scandinavia