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Journey from Norway’s fjords into the mystical heart of troll country on this full-day shore excursion from Alesund. Drive along the spectacular fjords, stopping to visit the village of Sjøholt, the strawberry-growing town of Valldal and the Gudbrandsjuvet gorge. Then enjoy incredible views of the Stigfossen waterfall and the King, Queen and Bishop Mountains from the Trollstigen plateau, and hear stories about Norway’s mythical trolls as you zigzag down the hair-raisingly steep Troll Road (Trollstigen). See the Trollveggen (Troll Wall), the highest vertical rock face in Europe, before traveling back to Alesund.

Explore Alesund at your own pace with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket. Set your own itinerary and spend as little or as much time as you wish at each of the tour stops, which include Alesund Church, Aksla Viewpoint, and Sunnmore Museum. Or, if you prefer, simply stay on board and complete the full tour taking in the views. While traveling, listen to informative commentary via the audio guide.

Get to know Alesund's cultural and natural highlights on this half-day shore excursion. Visit the enchanting island of Giske, climb to the top of Alnes Lighthouse on the island of Godoy, and visit the open-air Sunnmore Museum, where you learn about life in Norway over the centuries and see a collection of many different boats. Then, take in panoramic views from the top of Mt. Aksla before heading back into Alesund's city center to admire the art nouveau architecture.

Get a different view of the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund that is possible on most sightseeing tours. This small-group kayaking tour introduces you to the top attractions and important information about the area, such as why Ålesund is built in the Jugend style. Make lots of photo stops along the way.

Grab your camera and set out to admire Norway’s Art Nouveau city on this 3-hour Ålesund shore excursion. Stroll through the city center and snap photos of the colorful buildings and explore the islands of Nørvøy and Aspøy. Learn more about the city’s unique architectural style and the town's history, including the 1904 fire, with a visit to the Jugendstil Senter (Art Nouveau Center). All entrance fees are included.

Appreciating Ålesund’s unique architecture and history can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Discover the city’s highlights on a walking tour, and tick off top attractions including the Art Nouveau town center, the Hellebroa bridge, and the scenic town park. Stroll the streets with a guide for intimate insight into the town’s ancient past and modern culture, and take advantage of flexible departure times to explore at a time that suits you.

Step back in time and travel the old fashioned way—albeit in a modern catamaran. This cruise connects ocean to fjord, traveling from the coastal town of Ålesund to the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, taking in three distinctive fjords and even more spectacular landscapes along the way, including The Seven Sister and The Suitor waterfalls.

The Yoga & Hiking retreat offers you a unique experience of hiking and yoga. You can visit some of the world's most scenic hiking destinations and the idyllic nature of Norway, with its fjords, beautiful waterfalls, majestic mountains, and breathtaking views will leave you feeling awe. This active retreat is an excellent way to revitalize yourself and return to your daily life feeling fresh and ready to take on new challenges. Guided hiking tours are every day different. We will walk 5-8 km, elevation 400-700 m.a.s.l. with slow pace and breaks. The daily yoga you do during the retreat provides a good start for the day and helps you regenerate from the physical challenges of the hikes. This helps you stay fit and will make you return home completely relaxed after your hiking and yoga holiday. After this week, you will have experienced fantastic hiking trails, improved your yoga skills and met like-minded people.

We are the area biggest activity center, providing clients from all over the world which means that our guides will know how to adapt the trip depend on your language and your age. Our guides have good knowledge about all the equipment and about the area so will assure you safety and, in the same time, will tell all the story of the city during this tour on e-bike in Ålesund to provide you a memorable experience!

Discover Trollstigen, the Land of the Trolls, in Norway with a full-day guided coach tour. Depart from the cruise terminal in Ålesund and admire the natural scenery as you travel to see highlights of the region such as Stordal, Sjøholt, and Skodje. Snap pictures during photo stops and get to know your local guides during a stop for lunch at Trollstigen Gjestegård.

Experience what it is like to paddle in the dramatic UNESCO world heritage listed Geiranger fjord, on this 2-day trip. During these two days you will go on a scenic hike to a great campsite with stunning views over the fjord, where you will meet local heritage on old farms. The sheer size of the fjords and your humble presence is an overwhelming experience. Paddle with us and get blown away! All kayak equipment, meals (starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 2), camping gear (except sleeping bag) and a guide from Norway Adventures throughout the trip, who will provide basic paddle and safety instructions before starting.

Choose this relaxing tour in your tempo, with rich historical evidence, interesting stories, breathtaking view over the old city center. With this tour, you will be taken several centuries back in time to the years where most Norwegians lived a hard and poor life and lived from agriculture and fishing. We will walk through the open air part of the museum where 55 old houses are located in the original place of the first medieval market town of Borgund. Several exhibitions and the boathouse can be visited inside, you will learn how our life was changed over the centuries. After the Museum we drive to Aksla Mountain with a spectacular view over Alesund downtown. Afterward, we will stroll on the pedestrian street Kongengsgata - town`s main street, where each house has its own amazing story. Be curious, join us!

Famed for its coastal beauty, Viking heritage, and scenic archipelago, Alesund is a gateway to Norway’s untamed beauty—and this half-day, private sightseeing excursion offers a stress-free way to see its highlights. Meet your guide in central Alesund at a time of your choosing, and set off. Visit historical highlights like the Giske Church, summit Mt. Aksla to take in panoramic views, explore several of Alesund’s neighboring islands, and learn all about its history.

If you want to see the real Norway then this cruise allows you to see one of the most beautiful stretches of water anywhere in the world. Combining a cruise and free time in the stunning village of Oye this is a great half day trip.

Choose this private tour if you want to explore this marvelous city in your own tempo. What a Twist we have prepared for you, our guest? Just to entertain you and make the walking with the fun we will treat you with the most popular candies in Norway – Twist. Do you like the quizzes, riddles, rebuses, crossword puzzles? Our guides are very curious and sometimes ask the guests some popular evidence about Alesund. Candies just will be presented for the right answers.

Jendamsfjellet top is 633 m.a.s.l. with an amazing 360 degree view over the fjords and mountains. The first part of the way takes you along the back of the mountain, which is quite steep at some points. There might also be some wet and damp parts, so you need to have good hiking shoes. After around 20 minutes the path will be easier, and you will walk in a forest for a while. After you come out from the forest you will start the steepest part toward the peak. Already at this part you will see some breathtaking views which will be even more spectacular on the top. We will walk with slow pace and take some breaks on the way to rest.

Whether you are in Alesund on a cruise or in a hotel this is a great way to see some of the best sights Alesund has to offer by sea. Take in the amazing wildlife it has to offer.

The little island of Runde has got 150 regular inhabitants, but from February to August every year, more than 500.000 birds come to Runde for the nesting season. Around 80 species have been proved nesting here, and more than 230 species have been observed in total. The nature areas on Runde are vulnerable, important, and interesting for research. Runde has also been called "Treasure Island" because of the finds of gold coins from the wrecked Dutch ship "Akerendam" from 1725. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will have the drive to take a ferry towards Runde. You will enjoy bird watching on a mountain trip, after that, you will have lunch. Before going back your guide will take you to the viewpoint to Ocean gate in coastline village.

The Troll Church (484 m.a.s.l.) consists of three exciting limestone grottos with underground streams and waterfalls. The two lower grottos have beautiful waterfalls that cascade 14 metres down into a white marble pool. The uppermost one consists of long underground passages. On the surface to the west of the uppermost grotto there is a fishing lake with white marble "jetties". The mountain behind the Trolls' church is very distinctive, with jagged points and spires.

This tour offers the best way to discover the true essence of the western part of Norway with locals. A spectacular tour of the Norwegian islands and fjords, through the tunnels and over the bridges of the famous Atlantic Road, and a visit to the island Håholmen onboard a Viking ship. A truly unforgettable excursion!

Sunrise is a magnificent time of day. It is an awakening of the planet, birds, trees, and wildlife. It is always a new beginning. If you have romance in your soul, witnessing this beautiful daybreak can bring joy into your mundane life. It doesn't cost anything to watch a sunrise. Sun-gazing is an old method of healing. Our ancestors worshiped the sun for many reasons. Gratitude. You are alive another day. What? "Big deal," you say? Waking up is a gift. Being grateful just to be alive shifts your perspective. Each day is a beautiful gift. Be grateful. Say thank you to the sun for rising on this gorgeous day.

Ålesund is the most beautiful town in Norway, surrounded by mountains, fjords and waterfalls. It is also the town of art nouveau, which combines with the local architecture. In Ålesund you can walk down water or step up to the viewpoint. Also, there are many easy mountain walks, possible even for small kids. It was an important defence point in the second World War and you can find many pieces of evidence here like bunkers. Near Ålesund is the beautiful village of Alnes with magnificent views.

We want to take you through the beautiful area outside Alesund, to the land of the trolls, with postcard views and breathtakingly beautiful nature. During the day you will also visit the Valldal, famous for their delicious strawberries. Don't forget your camera - you will definitely need it! Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will visit the fjord towns of Spjelkavik and Sjøholt and villages of Liabygda and Valldal, drive trough the famous Trollsroad. You will have a lot of stops during your way, to take photos, to drink coffee or have a snack. In the end, the driver will take you back.

100% Eco-friendly 100% Freedom 100% Different. Our fun and easy-to-use electric cars is the best way to experience Stranda. The electric car is a four-wheeler with two seats in tandem, created to share the experience with the one you want. Both seats are equipped with safety belts that protect both the front and the side.The cars are equipped with winter tires. Panoramic view- The Twizy has a transparent roof. Age limit driver: 18 years. Driver must have driver's license, passenger do not need. Remember, bring your valid licence. Children must be over 15 kg. Storage: With 40 liter storage space you have free hands. In the two glove compartments in the instrument panel there is room for more than just gloves. Drinking bottles, sunglasses and other small items you may need on the trip can be placed here. The retention net holds things in place. The week's shopping bags can be put in a 50 liter storage bag that is secured and clamped on the back seat (accessory).