Ålesund Hop On-Hop Off bus

BUS STOP 1: Cruise terminal

BUS STOP 2: Sunnmøre Museum

Sunnmøre Museum
Sunnmøre Museum is the museum of coastal culture. In this open air museum you will learn about the life and work of people from the stone age until present times. Sunnmøre museum has 12 different museums in this region. From the bus stop, a 2-3 minutes walk.
Read about Sunnmøre Museum
Address: Museumsvegen 1,  Alesund

Borgund Church
If you are fond of churches and architecture, you should definitely see Borgund Church. The church is built partly upon reminiscenses of Peter’s Church from the 11.th century. It has beautiful wooden carvings and has also preserved much of the roman style. From Sunnmøre Museum, a 7-10 minutes walk.
Address: Borgundgavlen 30, 6015 Alesund

BUS STOP 3: Aksla Viewpoint

Aksla Viewpoint
Aksla Viewpoint is the place to go for a stunning view of Ålesund. Choose between walking the 418 steps to the top, or let the hop on hop off bus driving you all the way. It is also possible to stop on the way up the stairs, if you don’t manage all those steps. There are several bus stops on the way up.
Read about Mount Aksla viewpoint
Address: Parkgata 11, 6003 Alesund

BUS STOP 4: Parken Culture Centre (Shopping)

BUS STOP 5: Tourist Information

Ålesund city center
Ålesund is among the most important Norwegian fishing harbours. In 1904, a disastrous fire destroyed all the buildings, though everything was rebuilt at the initiative of the German emperor. Since then, the centre of Ålesund offers a unique view of buildings in Jugend style (Art Noveau).
Read about Ålesund city center
Address: Kongens gate , 6002 Alesund

Bybrann Monumentet Iginis
Right by the tourist information, you will find the Town Fire Monument, memorating the terrible fire in 1904. On the pillars you will find pictures of the town centre, as it was before the fire took it all away, and pictures of the rebuilding.
Address: Skateflukaia 8440, 6002 Alesund

BUS STOP 6: The Art Nouveau Centre/City centre

The Art Nouveau Centre
This is a national centre of art and architecture. The centre offers all kinds of information about the Jugend style. Authentich interiors and items, and different exhibitions through the year.
Read about The Art Nouveau Centre
Address: Apotekergata 16, 6004 Alesund

Galleri Artifex
One of Ålesund’s largest galleries, selling unique handicraft from all over the world. The gallery focuses on national romantic and Jugend style.
Address: Apotekergata 10 , 6004 Alesund

Ålesund Fishing Museum
The museum shows the rich history of the fishing industry along the coast, and how the harbours influenced towns and surroundings. You learn about the technology developed, and the use of different vessels from early times. From the Jugend Style Centre it is a 30 minutes walk.
Address: Molovegen 10, 6004 Alesund

BUS STOP 7: Ålesund Church

Ålesund Church
The first church located where Ålesund Church stands today was built in 1854, but unfortunately destroyed by the big fire in 1904. In 1906 already the new church was planned and designed by Sverre Knudsen. The organ in this church is among the largest in Norway.
Address: Kirkegata 22, 6004 Alesund

Ålesund Aquarium
Ask the bus driver to stop at Steinvågvegen, and a walk from there to The Atlantic Sea Park will take 30 minutes. There are also ordinary bus routes to The Atlantic Sea Park going from the centre of Ålesund all weekdays (Not Sundays). Buses are marked «Akvariebussen».
Read about Ålesund aquarium
Address: Tuenesvegen , 6006 Alesund

BUS STOP 8: Cruise terminal