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 ...

Arriving in Alesund in the autumn sunlight, you can see why it has been called the “most beautiful city in Norway”. Like a mini-Prague amid the fjords and mountains, it lies on a series of islets on ...

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 ...

I flew to Alesund. It is in a magnificent position on the fjords surrounded by mountains. What makes it unique is its art nouveau architecture. The old town was destroyed by fire in 1903. The building ...

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 ...