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Alesund Tours and Activities

Take a stroll along Alesund's picturesque waterfront. Explore its Art Nouveau architecture or hop on a boat to nearby islands. Dive deeper into the local culture by browsing activities that let you experience Alesund's beauty firsthand.

The best Alesund tour packages

Alesund features iconic sites like the Jugendstilsenteret and Aksla viewpoint. Experience the local café culture while enjoying freshly brewed coffee at a cozy spot.

Tour image of Trollstigen, The Land Of The Trolls
6.7 hours
4.8 (374)
Trollstigen, The Land Of The Trolls
$180.05
Tour image of Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls
7.5 hours
4.67 (321)
Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls
$197.76
Tour image of Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour
4 hours
4.55 (286)
Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour
$140.92
Tour image of 3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway
3 hours
4.9 (124)
3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway
$129.03
Tour image of Fjordcruise Ålesund Geirangerfjord T/R
9 hours
4.55 (164)
Fjordcruise Ålesund Geirangerfjord T/R
$246.56
Tour image of Ålesund Alnes Giske 100 % Highlights 6 Long stops 4.5H Excursion
4.5 hours
4.88 (80)
Ålesund Alnes Giske 100 % Highlights 6 Long stops 4.5H Excursion
$159.04
Tour image of Amazing city walk in Ålesund
2 hours
4.66 (70)
Amazing city walk in Ålesund
$47.37
Tour image of Sea Kayaking In Ålesund
2.5 hours
4.28 (98)
Sea Kayaking In Ålesund
$109.93
Tour image of Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen - Land of Trolls
6 hours
4.03 (129)
Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen - Land of Trolls
$130.03
Tour image of Ålesund Two Hour Walking City Tour
2 hours
4.85 (27)
Ålesund Two Hour Walking City Tour
$44.81
Tour image of Trollstigen 100% Highlights Fjord to Troll 10 stops 16 seats max
7 hours
5 (24)
Trollstigen 100% Highlights Fjord to Troll 10 stops 16 seats max
$259.07
Tour image of Ålesund on Foot : Art Nouveau, Ocean Views & more
2 hours
4.96 (23)
Ålesund on Foot : Art Nouveau, Ocean Views & more
$59.02
Tour image of 6 Day Fjord Kayaking Trip Norway
6 days
5 (14)
6 Day Fjord Kayaking Trip Norway
$1760.46
Tour image of Private shore excursions Ålesund Trollstigen-Trollroad in small (1-4)groups
8 hours
5 (12)
Private shore excursions Ålesund Trollstigen-Trollroad in small (1-4)groups
$1800.47
Tour image of Shore Excursions Ålesund: Highlights Ålesund & Islands
3 hours
3.61 (33)
Shore Excursions Ålesund: Highlights Ålesund & Islands
$130.03
Tour image of Private tour from Ålesund to Geiranger up to 15 people
12 hours
5 (11)
Private tour from Ålesund to Geiranger up to 15 people
$2050.53
Tour image of Wildlife Sea Safari in Alesund
2 hours
5 (8)
Wildlife Sea Safari in Alesund
$179.95
Tour image of All Alesund Highlights in one tour
5.5 hours
5 (4)
All Alesund Highlights in one tour
$1051.57
Tour image of Molde - Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour
4.7 hours
5 (4)
Molde - Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour
$1421.04
Tour image of Ålesund Sightseeing and Viking Saga Islands
3.5 hours
3.3 (10)
Ålesund Sightseeing and Viking Saga Islands
$109.03
Tour image of Alesund Private Tour Viking`s islands
4 hours
3.83 (6)
Alesund Private Tour Viking`s islands
$588.55
Tour image of Private Trollstigen Adventure with Strawberry Valley & Waterfalls
8 hours
5 (3)
Private Trollstigen Adventure with Strawberry Valley & Waterfalls
$1655.51
Tour image of Fjord paddle in Hellesylt - Half Day Kayaking Tour
3 hours
5 (3)
Fjord paddle in Hellesylt - Half Day Kayaking Tour
$139.94
Tour image of White Water Rafting in Valldal
4 hours
5 (3)
White Water Rafting in Valldal
$179.95
Tour image of Island hopping including Sunnmøre Museum, Aksla and Sightseeing
4 hours
5 (3)
Island hopping including Sunnmøre Museum, Aksla and Sightseeing
$120.03
Tour image of Explore Ålesund and the Viking Islands: 5-Hour Small Group Tour
4 hours
5 (3)
Explore Ålesund and the Viking Islands: 5-Hour Small Group Tour
$2013.14
Tour image of Private shore excursions Troll road in 5-7 groups
8 hours
5 (3)
Private shore excursions Troll road in 5-7 groups
$2100.55
Tour image of Alesund 3 hrs Private tour Medieval Village Sunnmore
3 hours
5 (3)
Alesund 3 hrs Private tour Medieval Village Sunnmore
$471.31
Tour image of All About the Fjords in One Tour by Boat and Bus from Ålesund
6 hours
3.8 (5)
All About the Fjords in One Tour by Boat and Bus from Ålesund
$160.04
Tour image of The Essence of Ålesund Self-Guided Walking Tour
1.8 hours
3.33 (6)
The Essence of Ålesund Self-Guided Walking Tour
$9.99
Tour image of All About the Fjords in One Tour by Bus and Boat from Ålesund
6 hours
3 (7)
All About the Fjords in One Tour by Bus and Boat from Ålesund
$160.04
Tour image of Shared Tour of Geiranger from Hellesylt
7.5 hours
3.17 (6)
Shared Tour of Geiranger from Hellesylt
$180.05
Tour image of City Sightseeing: Alesund Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
4 (3)
City Sightseeing: Alesund Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
$50.14
Tour image of Fishing Trip in Alesund
4 hours
5 (2)
Fishing Trip in Alesund
$259.97
Tour image of Private Full Day Ferry Trip To Geirangerfjord From Ålesund
8 hours
5 (2)
Private Full Day Ferry Trip To Geirangerfjord From Ålesund
$947.36
Tour image of Guided Adventure on Fjord Kayaking in Hellesylt, Norway
2 hours
5 (2)
Guided Adventure on Fjord Kayaking in Hellesylt, Norway
$120.03
Tour image of Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers
2 hours
5 (2)
Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers
$532.89
Tour image of Private Tour to Atlantic Road from Ålesund groups 1 to 40
10 hours
4.5 (2)
Private Tour to Atlantic Road from Ålesund groups 1 to 40
$2000.52
Tour image of Alesund-Molde-Atlantic Road Round trip
8.5 hours
5 (1)
Alesund-Molde-Atlantic Road Round trip
$1773.93
Tour image of Alesund Kingdom of the Trolls
7 hours
5 (1)
Alesund Kingdom of the Trolls
$179.05
Tour image of Private Transfer To OR From Airport in Ålesund
30 minutes
5 (1)
Private Transfer To OR From Airport in Ålesund
$118.42
Tour image of From Hellesylt to Trollstigen Private Shore Excursion
7 hours
5 (1)
From Hellesylt to Trollstigen Private Shore Excursion
$1657.88
Tour image of Canyoning in Valldal an Action Trough The Canyon
3.5 hours
4 (1)
Canyoning in Valldal an Action Trough The Canyon
$179.95
Tour image of Private Ålesund Trollstigen-Trollroad in small(8-15)groups
8 hours
4 (1)
Private Ålesund Trollstigen-Trollroad in small(8-15)groups
$3500.91
Tour image of City Walk through Molde
2 hours
3 (1)
City Walk through Molde
$39.01

Attractions in Alesund

  • Åkerneset Viewpoint: Experience breathtaking views of the fjord.
  • Archipelago Boat Tour: Discover hidden islands and coastal wildlife.
  • Art Nouveau Centre: Learn about the city's architectural heritage.
  • Local Food Workshop: Taste traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients.
  • Hiking at Aksla: Enjoy scenic trails overlooking the city.

Most popular destinations close to Alesund

Day trips in Alesund

Geirangerfjord

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Highlights: Stunning fjord views, cascading waterfalls.
  • Best for: Nature lovers and photographers.

Trollstigen

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Highlights: Iconic mountain road, breathtaking outlooks.
  • Best for: Adventurous drivers and hikers.

Runde Island

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Highlights: Puffin breeding ground, captivating landscapes.
  • Best for: Birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
Tour image of Private shore excursions Ålesund Trollstigen-Trollroad in small (1-4)groups
8 hours
5 (12)
Private shore excursions Ålesund Trollstigen-Trollroad in small (1-4)groups
$1800.47
Tour image of Private tour from Ålesund to Geiranger up to 15 people
12 hours
5 (11)
Private tour from Ålesund to Geiranger up to 15 people
$2050.53
Tour image of All Alesund Highlights in one tour
5.5 hours
5 (4)
All Alesund Highlights in one tour
$1051.57
Tour image of Molde - Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour
4.7 hours
5 (4)
Molde - Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour
$1421.04
Tour image of Alesund Private Tour Viking`s islands
4 hours
3.83 (6)
Alesund Private Tour Viking`s islands
$588.55
Tour image of Private Trollstigen Adventure with Strawberry Valley & Waterfalls
8 hours
5 (3)
Private Trollstigen Adventure with Strawberry Valley & Waterfalls
$1655.51
Tour image of Explore Ålesund and the Viking Islands: 5-Hour Small Group Tour
4 hours
5 (3)
Explore Ålesund and the Viking Islands: 5-Hour Small Group Tour
$2013.14
Tour image of Private shore excursions Troll road in 5-7 groups
8 hours
5 (3)
Private shore excursions Troll road in 5-7 groups
$2100.55
Tour image of Private Full Day Ferry Trip To Geirangerfjord From Ålesund
8 hours
5 (2)
Private Full Day Ferry Trip To Geirangerfjord From Ålesund
$947.36
Tour image of Private Tour to Atlantic Road from Ålesund groups 1 to 40
10 hours
4.5 (2)
Private Tour to Atlantic Road from Ålesund groups 1 to 40
$2000.52
Tour image of Alesund-Molde-Atlantic Road Round trip
8.5 hours
5 (1)
Alesund-Molde-Atlantic Road Round trip
$1773.93
Tour image of From Hellesylt to Trollstigen Private Shore Excursion
7 hours
5 (1)
From Hellesylt to Trollstigen Private Shore Excursion
$1657.88
Tour image of Private Ålesund Trollstigen-Trollroad in small(8-15)groups
8 hours
4 (1)
Private Ålesund Trollstigen-Trollroad in small(8-15)groups
$3500.91

Hidden gems

  • Visit a vintage shop in the heart of Alesund.
  • Browse local crafts at a small artisan market.
  • Discover quaint cafes off the beaten path.

Alesund Expert Travel Tips

  1. Check weather forecasts before hiking; conditions change rapidly.
  2. Use local currency (NOK) for smaller shops and cafes.
  3. Book ferries in advance during peak season.
  4. Respect local wildlife and nature reserves.
  5. Try traditional fish dishes at local restaurants.

Travel Alesund your way

Outdoor Activities

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On the Water
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
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Sightseeing Cruises
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Catamaran Cruises
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Kayaking Tours
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Speed Boat Rentals
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Jet Boat Rentals
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Extreme Sports
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Safaris
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Hiking Tours
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White Water Rafting
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Nature Walks
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Climbing

Seasonal & Special Occasions

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Art & Culture

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Historical Tours
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Cultural Tours
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Arts & Design
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Food & Drink

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Restaurants
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Dining Experiences

Best time to visit Alesund

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Spring 2025

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Spring brings mild temperatures and blooming flowers, ideal for the Alesund Seafood Festival.
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Summer 2025

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Summer offers warm weather and long days, perfect for hiking in the Sunnmøre Alps.
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Autumn 2025

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In autumn, enjoy cooler air and vibrant foliage, especially during the Alesund Jazz Festival.
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Winter 2025

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Winter brings snow and cozy atmospheres, with opportunities for skiing at nearby resorts.
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FAQs

While public transport is available, having a car gives you more flexibility to explore surrounding areas. Rental options are accessible.
Accommodations range from hotels to guesthouses, making it relatively easy to find a place, especially during off-peak seasons.
The airport shuttle takes approximately 20 minutes and costs around NOK 150 one way. Taxis are also available.
Entry to the Art Nouveau Centre typically costs around NOK 100 for adults, with discounts for students and children.
Yes, Aksla is well-marked with trails suitable for independent hikers; just be prepared for varying terrain.

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