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 ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Ålesund is a picturesque Norwegian city renowned for its ...
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, ...
Ålesund, Norway, is renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, which is a result of a citywide reconstruction following a devastating fire in 1904. Strolling through its streets feels, like stepping ...
In the Arctic Ocean, halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, lies Ny-Ålesund, the most northerly settlement in the world. Once a mining town, this island town on the Norwegian Svalbard ...
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 ...
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