Ålesund
Ålesund on Foot
Excursion
Price from £66
Difficulty level
Moderate
Booking code
HRS-AES2
Duration
1h 30min
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Discover the town Ålesund and learn about its fascinating history
Stroll among its colourful streets and find out why the architecture here is so striking
Explore Brosundet harbour, where fishermen still sell their catch directly from their boats
On a winter's night in 1904, a devastating fire left 10,000 people homeless and razed the centre of Ålesund to the ground. Within three years, the entire town had been rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style – and the result is one of Norway's most distinctive and beautiful urban landscapes.
This walking tour takes you close to the spires, turrets and ornamental facades that line the pedestrian streets, bringing the story of that remarkable reconstruction to life.
You'll finish at Brosundet harbour, where fishermen still sell their catch directly from their boats – a living reminder of the maritime traditions that have shaped this town for centuries.