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Couple enjoying an Art Nouveau walking tour in Ålesund, Norway, admiring historic architecture
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Discover why Ålesund is considered one of Norway's most beautiful towns on a guided walk through its extraordinary Art Nouveau streets.

Highlights

Discover the fairytale town of

Learn more about the fascinating history of the area

See the ornate Art Nouveau buildings up close

Interact with a local guide as you meander through the streets

How it works

Our walking tour begins at the pier, from where our guide leads us through the enchanting streets of Ålesund. Dating back to the Viking Age, the town is renowned throughout Norway and beyond for its architecture. After a devastating fire in 1904 that brought a large portion of the town to ashes, it was rebuilt in the popular style at the time; Art Nouveau.

Strolling through the town, your guide will highlight Art Nouveau features on buildings and other points of interest, such as the picturesque fishing port of Brosundet and Apotekertorget Square. There’s also a photo opportunity at the bronze statue monument of a fisher boy, sculpted by prolific 20th-century Norwegian artist Knut Skinnarland.

Before you book

Activity level

Moderate: Some mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 75 guests

Availability

Spring, Autumn

Transport

Walking

Food & drink

No food or drink included

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Good to know

A visit to Jugendstilsenteret, a national centre for Art Nouveau, is not included in this excursion.

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on selected Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Spring, Autumn

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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