Combine a visit to the Atlantic Sea Park with a guided walk of Ålesund and its Art Nouveau architecture.
Visit one of Northern Europe’s largest saltwater aquariums
See a variety of marine life up close
Taste hot catfish cake whilst taking in views of the ocean
Take a closer look at the Art Nouveau marvels of Ålesund
Our excursion begins with a visit to Atlanterhavsparke (Atlantic Sea Park), considered to be among Northern Europe’s largest and most unique saltwater aquariums. In a way, it’s an architectural curiosity cleverly integrated into the shoreline. Here you can enjoy close encounters with some of the marine life that lives along the Norwegian coast as well as species from further afield.
Be sure not to miss feeding time for the otters (2:00pm), penguins (2:30pm) and seals (3:00pm). You’ll also get a chance to try some of local cuisine, with a delicious hot catfish cake served at the café overlooking the ocean.
Afterwards, it’s time to get to know Ålesund. The town was destroyed in a fire in 1904 and subsequently rebuilt in stone, with many creative flourishes in the Art Nouveau style. We’ll take a closer look at some of these interesting buildings, and your guide will explain what life was like in Ålesund in the past, as well as in the modern day. Bring your camera and don’t forget to look up!
Activity level
Moderate: Some mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 252 guests
Availability
Winter
Transport
Bus with guide
Food & drink
Small snacks
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
This excursion is available on selected Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter
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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.
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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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