Distinguished by numerous spires, towers and highly detailed ornamentation, Ålesund is renowned worldwide for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture. This is due to a devastating fire in 1904 that burned a large part of the city to the ground. Afterwards, the entire town was rebuilt in the fashionable style of the time, Art Nouveau. Ålesund today is a partner in the Réseau Art Nouveau Network, a European web of cooperation created in 1999 for the study, protection and development of Art Nouveau.

Our tour includes a visit to Jugendstilsenteret, a museum and national center of Art Nouveau housed in a former pharmacy built in 1907. The museum features everything from modern multimedia presentations to original interiors, and provides a comprehensive insight into Art Nouveau history. Afterwards we stroll by the picturesque fishing port of Brosundet, Apotekertorget square with its iconic fisherman statue, and Ålesund´s attractive shopping street.

We also stop by an art gallery, owned and operated by Ålesund-born artist Helge Bjørnsen, who gives you a complimentary signed watercolor print of your choice. Don´t miss this opportunity to explore one of Norway´s most elegant and beautiful cities.

Practical Information

• Disembarking Port: Ålesund
• Embarking port: Ålesund
• Direction: Northbound
• Available From: 2 November – 1 June
• Duration: 2 hours
• Level: 2
• Clothes/Footwear: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof clothing
• Not available
  01.01 (2019 & 2020)
  18.-19 & 21.04 (2019)
  09-10 & 13.04 (2020)
  01.05 (2019 & 2020)
  17.05 (2019 & 2020)
  24.-26.12. (2019 & 2020)
  31.12 (2019 & 2020)