Cities and places
Top attractions you must see and small gems you shouldn't drive past! Find the best experiences and make your holiday perfect!
Ålesund town
From the lively cafés in Ålesund, it’s just 418 steps to the top of Aksla – and what a view! After the fire in 1904 fire, Ålesund was rebuilt in a playful Art Nouveau style, with towers, spires, and colourful facades. No wonder National Geographic has named it one of the world’s most beautiful port cities!
Bryne
Ready for some small-town charm in the name of literature? Bryne has fostered many an author, one of them is author Arne Garborg, whose works have been translated into English. Or is football more your cup of tea? Famous football player Erling Braut Haaland is also from Bryne. Bryne is easily accessible, either by train some 30 minutes from Stavanger, or by car.
Kristiansund
Kristiansund is located at the far end of the ocean gap's headland in northwestern Norway. Opera, delicious clipfish, the fishing village of Grip and the Opera Festival Weeks await visitors here. Kristiansund is referred to as the Atlantic City, as it is the closest city to one of the world's most scenic roadways - the Atlantic Road.
Molde
Molde, the Fjord City, offers charm and atmosphere with a unique combination of culture, nature, and culinary experiences. Here, you can experience Moldejazz and enjoy panoramic views of Romsdal's 222 mountain peaks. From the city, you are just a short distance from iconic attractions like the Atlantic Road, Trollstigen, and Romsdalseggen.
