Alesund

Alesund

perfect place to have a break on the Hurtigrute towards the North Cape
Alesund - perfect place to have a break on the Hurtigrute towards the North Cape

Location: 

Alesund, Norway

Duration: 

Friday, August 21, 2015

Journey: 

The North Cape: exploring Scandinavia

Personal highlights

  1. Ålesund: small city at the North Sea, entirely surrounded by fjords
  2. Aksla: small mountain in Ålesund with the perfect 360 panorama
  3. Hurtigruten: perfect stop for cruise ships in Norwayinfo-icon to the North Cape
  4. City centre: colourful old buildings in a lovely Jugendstil architecture
  5. Parking: be aware of parking lots reserved for electro cars like Tesla!

Image sources

  1. Overlooking Ålesund
  2. Random Sculpture in Ålesund
  3. Sitting by the water in Ålesund
  4. Sailing boat in the water of Ålesund
  5. Lovely waterfront of Ålesund

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