Ålesund
Art Nouveau Walk (Ålesund)
Excursion
Price from £58
Difficulty level
Moderate
Booking code
HR-AES2E
Duration
1h 30min
Notes
Read the practical information below
Discover the fairytale town of Ålesund
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
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.
Practical information
Embarking/disembarking port: Ålesund
Available period: 1 Apr - 31 May and 1 Sep - 1 Nov
Clothes: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof clothing
A visit to Jugendstilsenteret, a national centre for Art Nouveau, is not included in this excursion.