Sunnmøre Museum

Alesund is a picturesque town in Norway and is well-known for suffering from a large fire back in 1904. As a result, most of the city was rebuilt and today represents a beautiful, colorful and historic city. Hop-on at the first stop, the Cruise Terminal, for the full tour experience, or if you'd prefer, you can hop-on at any of the 8 stops along the route. The tour bus will take you on an incredible journey through Alesund, showing you the most fabulous sights such as the popular open-air museum and the Fjellstua viewpoint. This is a great place to hop-off and enjoy unforgettable views of Alesund's fjords and mountains. You can also hop-off at other fantastic locations such as the Parken Kulturhus where you'll find many souvenir shops and the Alesund Aquarium where you can enjoy a fun-filled day out. When you're on-board, you will enjoy a fun and interesting audio commentary that is accessible in 8 different languages. With the 1-day hop-on hop-off ticket, you will also enjoy offers and discounts at a selection of shops and eateries in the city, including a 10% discount at Fjordbuda Souvenirs Gift Shop.  Tour Stops: 1) Cruise Terminal 2) Sunnmøre Museum 3) Aksla View Point / Fjellstua 4) Parkgata 5) Tourist information 6) The Art Nouveau Centre 7) Ålesund Church 8) Ålesund Aquarium / Atlanterhavsparken

Step back in time and enjoy the charming streets where echoes of Viking sagas and medieval legends are in the air. Explore Alesund's most popular attractions on this private tour. Immerse yourself in medieval culture at the Sunnmøre Museum, visit the Viking islands around Alesund, head to the fishing village of Alnes and enjoy the iconic view from Mount Aksla. First we will drive through the elegant streets of Ålesund and you will learn about the unique architectural style of Art Nouveau. We will then drive to the Mount Aksla, which offers panoramic views of Ålesund downtown, surrounded by amazing fjords, majestic mountains and islands. While admiring the view, you will hear a very important story about the Vikings who lived on the islands around Ålesund, and then through underwater tunnels visit the islands where the descendants of those Vikings now live. At Sunnmore Open Air Museum you will learn why Norwegians built houses with grass roofs. It is a very interesting interweaving of generations and stories. Be curious and your guide will reveal many local secrets!