The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Alesund, Western Norway

Norway Excursions AS is a tour operator, who offers her services all over Norway and is specialized in high quality half- and full day guided tours / trips / excursions / activities in the beautiful and picturesque province of Møre og Romsdal. This area includes the ports of Alesund, Andalsnes, Geiranger and Olden, majestic fjords and impressive mountains. Our well trained and experienced tour guides take you to places including the ones you would never have thought of going yourself, such as hidden natural and/or historical treasures. They will tell you the story behind the sights and make your excursion in the Norwegian coastal area an unforgettable experience. Our tours are ideal for: -Individuals staying at hotels -Group and Private bookings -Cruise Ship passengers (Aida, Celebrity Cruises, CMV, Costa, Cunard, Hapag Lloyd, Holland America Line, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Oceania Cruises, P & O, Phoenix Reisen, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, TUI)

In this tour You will go roundtrip in Møre og Romsdal fylke in Norway. With 3 National Tourism road places (Trollstigen, Atlantic road, Geiranger fjord), UNESCO (Geiranger fjord with boat trip) places and many other places (Amotan waterfall, Øye dahl, Dalsnibba viewpoint 1500m over the ocean) which will make You feel free and finding. Time for climbing (not hardest, but amazing) and fishing.

View The Fjords cinema! View The Fjords is a spectacular movie in aerial view. We will take you on a journey of lokal history, and we travel the magical Fjords from an eagles perspective. We also have a nice souvenirshop and a photogallery for you to enjoy. Visit us in Aalesund. It’s a recomended attraction!

This train ride is a journey that will take you through the beautiful streets of Alesund. As we journey through the city we will highlight both historical and architectural sites. For many the highlight of the journey is the ascent and overlook from Fjellstua, where we can take in the magnificent nature surrounding Alesund. «The journey will begin at the cruiseterminal/busstation, with the Community center at our left hand side. As we drive through Keiser Wilhelms street we will pass the marked place and the prison. Thereafter we go eastward through Borgundvegen, Alesunds longest street and former main road to city centre of Alesund.We journey along Borgundfjorden and pass Volsdalen church and the Color Line Stadium that opened in April 2005.This is where the ascent towards Fjellstua begins.As we turn off from Borgundvegen we pass Volsdalstunet the farmhouse here is dated back to 1813. As we continue up the mountain the view becomes more and more magnificent both towards Sunnmørsalpene(the Sunnmøre Alps) and out towards the ocean.When we have arrived at Fjellstua we pause to take in the beautiful view over the city, the ocean and the mountains surrounding us. On our way down the mountain we take Fjelltunroad where the collapsed apartment builiding from 2008 is still to be found. Thereafter we pass Klipra, where the great fire of 1904 was stopped. At Storledbakken we can view Vallehuset or Mirakelhuset that by a miracle was protected from the flames from the great fire. Our journey continoues across Utstillingsplassen and pass the city park. Following on we turn to the right up Storgata and across Lihaugen where we pass Rica Parken Hotel. In Skaregata we take a left turn to find Skateflua; with the tourist information office at our right hand side.To the right we can also see Molja, with Norways oldest pier and lighthouse dated back to 1858. As we continue Skansestreet along Brosundet we have st.Olavs place and Ronnebergbua at our left hand side.From here we turn right to get Dronning Sonjas place at our right hand side. Our journey continues along Brosundet until we pass Arbeideren which is the old community hall of Alesund. From here we will cross 'Hellebroa' which connects the two center islands, Norveoya and Aspoya, of the city together. Across the bridge we will turn to the right entering Apoteker street. At our left hand side we can view where the earlier Svaneapoteket (Swan Pharmacy) was located, now the location for the center of art Noveau. At the end of Apoteker street we turn left entering Ovregata which takes us to Alesund church. We continue to Kirkegata with the many beautiful art Noveau houses, before driving back to Norvoya and the cruise pier.The journey is approximately 70 minutes and is at a comfortable pace.

Visit the open-air museum with its vast collection of old houses. Enjoy a stroll between the picturesque houses and the indoor exhibitions, and get an insight into the cultural and architectural history of Sunnmore. Sunnmore Museum is a beautiful open air museum with 55 old and distinct houses. While walking in between these houses you feel as if you are put back in time, and you will see how people lived in earlier times. On Wednesdays during summer, there are a lot of activities going on at the museum. In the main building the fascinating exhibitions on archaeology and culture in the Sunnmore region will provide you with a unique insight into the life of the people who have inhabited this area for several thousand years. Take a look at the museum's vast boat collection too, including replicas of Viking ships. The beautiful area surrounding the museum is also excellent for walks.

From Sukkertoppen (The Sugar Top), you can get a magnificent view with both city, coast and fjord in one! From the centre of alesund you can drive, bicycle or take the local bus to Hessa and eventually park at the primary school, just west of the roundabout in Hessaskaret. Cross the road above the school and follow the Sukkertoppvegen westwards until you find the sign where the path starts, at the right by number 22. The path is gravelled in the beginning, passes a grove and the path is clearly visible (but might be wet and dirty) all the way to the top. You are past half the way when passing the transmitter mast. An unforgettable view expects you!

Walking route with many possibilities you can take in the panoramic view from Fjellstua and visit the restaurant and walk down the 418 steps from the vantage point to the town park! Season All year round. The route starts in Gangstovika, or possibly in alesund Town Park.