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Day trips in Ålesund

Architecture and art in Ålesund and at Alnes lighthouse

Experience Art Nouveau architecture and various art directions in the town before heading to Alnes Lighthouse and Visitor Center by the sea. End your day with delicious food surrounded by Nordic design and exciting art.

Ålesund town

Calm

6 hours

1

The Art Nouveau Centre & the Art Museum KUBE

Learn about Art Nouveau architecture at the Art Nouveau Centre and experience exciting contemporary art at the KUBE art gallery. Try the popular time machine and go back in time to the town fire in 1904 and see how the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund rose from the ashes.

Open until 17:00
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© Marius Bech Dahle
2

Go by local bus to Alnes lighthouse

Take the local bus to Alnes, taste the famous local cakes, visit the lighthouse and get an art experience included.

© Karl Otto Kristiansen
3

Art exhibition at Alnes

Alnes is located on the island of Godøy outside Ålesund. At Alnes Lighthouse you'll find great exhibitions by both well-known and lesser-known artists. Even Queen Sonja has been known to visit here.

Open until 18:00
Closed for the season
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© Karl Otto Kristiansen
4

Lunch at Alnes

Enjoy the local meat soup or sandwiches, but don't forget to taste the famous home-made cakes that Alnes Fyr is known for.

Open until 18:00
Closed for the season
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© Alnes fyr og opplevelsessenter
5

Evening walk to Aksla town mountain

End the day with a trip to the Aksla mountain. Take in the great views and the sunset. Don't forget the iconic photo (or selfie) at the Rampestreken viewpoint.

© Samuel Taipale / Visitnorway.com
6

Dinner at Green Garden - Hotel 1904

In the backyard of Hotel 1904, you'll find Green Garden, a lovely restaurant and espresso bar. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with seasonal dishes surrounded by Norwegian art and design.

Closed
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