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Things to see in Ålesund Municipality (Norway): 48 places and when to go
Ålesund Municipality is a town in Norway, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly Temples (22), Nature (16), History (9). The best known are Storfjorden, Hjørundfjorden and Ålesund Church. The best time to come is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 19 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 62.5454, 6.388
- Places
- 48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (22) · Nature (16) · History (9) · Wildlife (8) · Architecture (4) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Also possible
- April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- BGO Bergen, 258 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Tverrfjellet, at 776 m.
What to see in Ålesund Municipality
The places in and around Ålesund Municipality, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- StorfjordenFjord in Sunnmøre, Norway22 km
- HjørundfjordenFjord in Sunnmøre, Norway28 km
- Ålesund ChurchChurch building in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway15 km
- JugendstilsenteretMuseum in Ålesund, Norway15 km
- SykkylvsfjordenFjord in Sykkylven, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway21 km
- Atlantic Sea-ParkAquarium in Ålesund, Norway17 km
- Ulla LighthouseLighthouse in Norway19 km
- Valderøy ChurchChurch in Giske, Norway14 km
- Borgund ChurchChurch building in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway12 km
- Giske ChurchChurch in Giske, Norway18 km
- Hamnsund ChurchChurch building in Haram, Møre og Romsdal, Norway6.3 km
- Haram ChurchChurch building in Haram, Møre og Romsdal, Norway11 km
- Hareid ChurchChurch building in Hareid, Møre og Romsdal, Norway27 km
- Hellevik LighthouseLighthouse built 188115 km
- Hildre ChurchChurch building in Haram, Møre og Romsdal, Norway7.4 km
- Ikornnes ChurchChurch building in Sykkylven, Møre og Romsdal, Norway20 km
- Indre Sula ChurchChurch building in Sula, Møre og Romsdal, Norway14 km
- Ørskog ChurchParish church in Ørskog municipality, Norway23 km
- Otrøy ChurchChurch building in Midsund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway24 km
- Spjelkavik ChurchChurch building in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway8.9 km
- SulafjordenFjord in Sunnmøre, Norway22 km
- Sykkylven ChurchChurch building in Sykkylven, Møre og Romsdal, Norway20 km
- TverrfjelletMountain in Sula, Norway19 km
- Vartdal ChurchChurch building in Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal, Norway28 km
And the other 24, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Vatne Church, Brattvåg Church, Ellingsøy Church, Fjørtoft Church
- History: Vigra Church, Harøy Church, Skodje Church
- Nature: Vigrafjorden, Grytafjorden, Harøyfjorden, Lomstjønna Nature Reserve, Lyngholman Nature Reserve, Selvikvågen Nature Reserve, Valderhaugfjorden, Åsefjorden, Synesvågen Nature Reserve, Malesanden and Huse Wildlife Sanctuary, Akslanakken naturreservat
- Architecture: Sykkylven Bridge, Ålesund Lighthouse
- Hiking: Røvarhytta, To Høgkubben
- Snow: Sunnmørsalpane Skiarena Fjellseter
- With kids: Tueneset
When to go to Ålesund Municipality
The best time to visit Ålesund Municipality is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:32
- FebBest time8:24
- MarBest time11:17
- AprPossible14:29
- MayBest time17:27
- JunBest time19:28
- JulBest time18:35
- AugBest time15:45
- SepBest time12:34
- OctPossible9:28
- NovPossible6:25
- DecBest time4:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 31. In May, 47 of the 48 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ålesund Municipality
The nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO, Bergen), 258 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Molde Municipality46 places47 km
- Leikanger Municipality46 places154 km
- Vossevangen32 places213 km
- Trondheim77 places226 km
- Bergen78 places246 km
- Lillehammer37 places267 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ålesund Municipality?
The best known: Storfjorden, Hjørundfjorden, Ålesund Church, Jugendstilsenteret, Sykkylvsfjorden. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ålesund Municipality?
December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 19 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 31.
How do you get to Ålesund Municipality?
The nearest main airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO), 258 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ålesund Municipality as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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