Destroyed by fire in 1904, the charming coastal town of Ålesund rose from the ashes and built to a singular Art Nouveau vision by a string of ambitious Norwegian designers and architects. A century later, it remains picturepostcard perfect, with one of the world's finest concentrations of Art Nouveau architecture. The town's unique location at the edge of the ocean surrounded by legendary fjords, countless islands and towering mountains creates an almost unbeatable combination of culture and nature.
The region is home to some of Norway's best known natural attractions such as the picturesque Alnes Lighthouse, the bird island of Runde, the dramatic Hjørundfjord and the UNESCO's World Heritage site the Geirangerfjord. The glacier of Briksdalen and the National Tourist Routes of Trollstigen and The Atlantic Ocean Road, are all only a short trip away. Ålesund is also the perfect base for great adventures. Put on your walking boots and experience the seasons in the Sunnmøre Alps. In winter, skiing enthusiasts will find what they are looking for, whether it is the slopes of a pleasant ski centre or summit trips up snow-clad mountainsides. Enjoy the tranquility of a kayaking trip and try your hand at fishing in the bountiful sea. Get your adrenaline going on fantastic surfing waves, on a bike or on a sea safari.
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