This 2-hour small-group shore excursion to Mount Aksla and the Art Nouveau centre of the city departs directly from Ålesund cruise terminal, where your experienced guide, professional driver and modern minibus will be waiting for you.
The first stop of the tour is Mount Aksla. After a short drive, you will arrive at Ålesund’s most famous viewpoint. From the platform, you can enjoy a spectacular panorama over the city centre and the surrounding islands, take fantastic photos, and soak in the beauty of this coastal town.
After enjoying the view, the minibus will drive down through the streets of central Ålesund, bringing you closer to the buildings so you can see the city’s Art Nouveau architecture up close. This distinctive and colourful style emerged after a devastating fire in January 1904 destroyed over 800 houses in the city centre. As you pass these buildings, you will see how the city was carefully rebuilt, combining artistic elegance with Nordic charm.
Driving along the Brosund Canal, with small fishing boats and yachts often moored along the quay, you will also get a sense of Ålesund’s maritime heritage. The blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty makes every street and corner of this picturesque city fascinating to explore.
NB: Due to limited availability, this tour is conducted in English or German only.
For guiding in other languages, please contact our office.
Cruise Terminal / Keiser Wilhelms Street 6, 6003, Ålesund (Google Maps). The meeting point is within walking distance from the port/pier and most of the hotels. Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
We do adapt to the departures of cruise ships.
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*The order of stops may vary
