Instead of sticking to Oslo, Stockholm or Helsinki, consider exploring town by town for a fuller, more authentic Nordic experience. Norway’s Sunnmøre district is a perfect place to start; located on ...

Ålesund is a picturesque town on Norway’s northwestern coast, renowned for its unique architecture and stunning natural surroundings. It is a perfect destination during a road trip through the ...

With soaring turrets and decorative flourishes inspired by nature, Ålesund looks like a storybook illustration. Yet this coastal town in Norway was shaped by disaster more than a century ago. Senior ...

The winter travel season tends to be dominated by skiers and snowboarders all ranting and raving about their favorite mountains and which ones get the best snow. (And I should know — I am perhaps the ...

Ona, Norway’s southernmost active fishing village, is a hidden gem just a ferry and bus ride away from Ålesund. With only about 25 residents, it offers a serene escape featuring a historic lighthouse, ...

It’s impossible to walk swiftly in Ålesund—there is simply too much to see. This is a city of color, shape and detail, and taking your time pays off in big ways. Spread across seven islands on the ...

This former coal-mining village is now a leading center of Arctic research. Jürgen Graeser is a technician in charge of meteorologic and other measurements at the French-German station at Ny-Ålesund.

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