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Alesund – A Complete Guide to the Best Sights

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This Ålesund guided tour, led by an English-speaking driver-guide, visits three coastal icons via bridges/tunnels, mixing history, heritage, and views on Giske/Godøy islands.

Giske Church: Norway's sole white marble church (c.1130, Romanesque), a Giske family chapel. Seats 125 in rectangular nave; features 18thC carvings by Jakob Sørensøn Giskegaard, "kissing crosses." Restored post-Reformation; evokes Norman style amid serenity. Summer tours.

Alnes Lighthouse: Godøy's NW coast, 1876 stone tower (26m tall), beam reaches 20 nautical miles thru stormy seas. Museum, quarters, cliffs, views—great for photos/birding. Red cabins nod to seafaring past.

Aksla Viewpoint: 418m above Brosundet harbor; 360° fjord/island/Art Nouveau/mountain panoramas. Top Norway view via winding road; Fjellstua restaurant, wildflowers for sunsets.

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Keiser Wilhelms g. 6
6003 Ålesund, Norway

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Giske

You will be able to see a 12th century marble church located on the island of Giske. Then through the underwater tunnel you will get to the Alnes – a charming fishing community, from where you can admire a unique view of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Alnes Lighthouse

An interesting point of our trip will be a visit to the local lighthouse.
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Aksla Mountain

The next and the last point of the trip will be a stop at the view point Aksla – the best place to enjoy a magnificent panorama view over the city and the archipelago. For those who wish to walk down to the city center by the 418 stairs and take unforgettable photos, the tour will end here. The rest of the passengers will be taken to the starting point of our trip.
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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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