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By Fjordrakkar

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Free cancellation available
Price is $86 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Ålesund on foot and combine nature, history, and architecture in this 2 hour and 30 minute tour with a local guide.

    It will start in the center and ascend the trails of Mount Aksla, discovering natural corners and remnants of the Second World War. It will arrive at the Fjellstua viewpoint, about 150 meters above sea level, to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the city, its islands, the sea, and the Sunnmøre Alps.

    After descending the 418 stairs to the center, you will learn about the history of the great fire of 1904 and the reconstruction of Ålesund in Art Nouveau style, including its characteristic Dragon Style.

    An experience that combines landscape, history, and architecture to discover Ålesund beyond the most famous places.

    Important: moderate physical condition is required. The tour includes trails, prolonged walking, and 418 steps. Comfortable footwear is recommended.

Activity location

  • Fjellstua Viewpoint
    • Aksla Mountain, Aksla
    • 6002, Alesund, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Joachim H. Rønnebergs Plass
    • Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

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Alesund & Mount Aksla: A Gem of Art Nouveau

  • Earn $4.52
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
$75.27 x 2 Adults$150.54
Paid at activity$21.50
Total
Price is $172.04
Until Fri, Nov 6

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Accredited Official Guide.
  • Exclusions
    Fjellstua viewpoint/café. Our tour includes other free viewpoints with equally impressive view

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Waldehuset Museum (Pass by)

The Miracle House. Discover the legend of the wooden house that survived the great fire of 1904 “by miracle”, while everything around it was destroyed.

Aksla Mountain (Pass by)

Explore hidden World War II bunkers and discover scenic picnic spots overlooking Borgundfjord.

Fjellstua Viewpoint

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Access to the paid viewing platform at Fjellstua is not included, but you’ll enjoy the same spectacular views from the free viewpoints right next to it.

Byrampen Viewpoint(Alesund) (Pass by)

You’ll descend the impressive 418 steps from the top of Mount Aksla to the beautiful city park, known as Byparken.

Kongens gate

  • 5m
You’ll stop at one of Ålesund’s most unusual Art Nouveau buildings, a charming gem barely 3 metres wide.

Brosundet i Alesund (Pass by)

You’ll stroll along the canal that divides the historic city centre in two, with a close-up view of the Art Nouveau buildings rising directly from the water. If you’re lucky, you may even spot local fishing boats selling fresh shrimp and fish brought straight from the Norwegi

Statute of Joachim Ronneberg

  • 5m
You’ll finish at the monument dedicated to the local World War II hero who played a key role in the sabotage of the Nazi heavy water programme, a crucial chapter in Norway’s struggle for fr

Location

Activity location

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    Fjellstua Viewpoint
    • Aksla Mountain, Aksla
    • 6002, Alesund, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Joachim H. Rønnebergs Plass
    • Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

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