Alesund
Alesund · Norway · 62.47, 6.15
A harbor town at the gateway to western Norway's fjord region. Rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style after the 1904 fire, it is known for its elegant architecture and streetscapes. Highlights include views from Mount Aksla, nearby Hjorundfjord sightseeing, and Atlanterhavsparken aquarium.
Port highlights
Fresh salmon, dried cod (bacalao), seafood soup, waffles
Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: VIGRA · about 10.1 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.
Prices in Alesund. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)
Getting there from Japan
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourcefjordnorway.com
Source: Wikipedia “Ålesund” (CC BY-SA 4.0)