Norway · City Tours

5-Hour Ålesund Sightseeing Tour with Alnes Lighthouse Picnic

5 Hours Round trip from Alesund Easy pace

Witness the beautiful cityscape of Alesund and explore its many sites

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ålesund's spectacular Art Nouveau district rebuilt after the town fire
02 Take in panoramic views of the town and surrounding nature from Aksla viewpoint
03 Visit Alnes Lighthouse 15 km from Ålesund with views of the coastline, waves, mountains and roads
04 Enjoy a seaside picnic lunch with traditional Norwegian sausages

Take a peek at downtown Ålesund on this 5-hour sightseeing tour, with time to walk around the historic quarter and admire the spectacular Art Nouveau district rebuilt after the town fire. Enjoy views from the Aksla viewpoint, examine bunkers dating back to the Second World War, and visit the old wooden Sunnmøre to learn more about its history. Then drive 15 km out of town to Alnes Lighthouse for beautiful coastal scenery and a picnic lunch with traditional Norwegian sausages.

Drive up to the Aksla viewpoint to enjoy spectacular views of the natural beauty surrounding the town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Alesund

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ålesund Highlights and Alnes Lighthouse Excursion

Pick-up from an agreed-upon location and drive to downtown Ålesund with your tour guide.
Walk to the Breakwater and see the big town anchor.
Explore the historic district of the town. All buildings here were rebuilt in a spectacular Art Nouveau style after a fire destroyed the entire town to rubble.
Examine bunkers that date back to the Second World War.
Drive up to the Aksla viewpoint to enjoy spectacular views of the natural beauty surrounding the town.
Visit the old wooden Sunnmøre and learn more about its history.
Drive to Alnes Lighthouse, located 15 km from Ålesund, with views of the coastline, waves, mountains and roads. Here, you will indulge in a delightful picnic lunch with typical Norwegian sausages.
Transfer back to Ålesund.