Guidebook for Ålesund
Food Scene
The best bacalao (world-famous Norwegian fish dish) in Northern Europe. The food is fantastic and the view is beautiful. Be sure to reserve a table. Read more at https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190504-d776753-Reviews-XL_Diner-Alesund_More_og_Romsdal_Western_Norway.html
62 locals recommend
XL Diner
1B SkaregataThe best bacalao (world-famous Norwegian fish dish) in Northern Europe. The food is fantastic and the view is beautiful. Be sure to reserve a table. Read more at https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190504-d776753-Reviews-XL_Diner-Alesund_More_og_Romsdal_Western_Norway.html
We try Chai Latte everywhere we travel, but the chai latte at Dråpe is still #1. And the food is also amazing.
6 locals recommend
Dråpe Ålesund Kaffehus
4 StorgataWe try Chai Latte everywhere we travel, but the chai latte at Dråpe is still #1. And the food is also amazing.
Be sure to ask for a table by the canal, either indoor or outdoor. Beautiful view, and excellent food. Great atmosphere. Only 4 min walk.
39 locals recommend
Anno Restaurant & Bar
9B ApotekergataBe sure to ask for a table by the canal, either indoor or outdoor. Beautiful view, and excellent food. Great atmosphere. Only 4 min walk.
This restaurant is located in an renovated fish-house by the canal. Fantastic food and a great atmosphere. 4 min walk from the apartment.
23 locals recommend
Apotekergata No. 5
5 ApotekergataThis restaurant is located in an renovated fish-house by the canal. Fantastic food and a great atmosphere. 4 min walk from the apartment.
This cafe is a great place for lunch in the city. Located at the shopping mall Ålesund Storsenter, only 10 min from the apartment. Good food and a retro-cool atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Tante Bruun interior and design AS
1 GrimmergataThis cafe is a great place for lunch in the city. Located at the shopping mall Ålesund Storsenter, only 10 min from the apartment. Good food and a retro-cool atmosphere.
Bro is a restaurant right across the bridge with indoor and outdoor serving. Its speciality is local food done differently. Recommended.
17 locals recommend
Bro
1 NotenesgataBro is a restaurant right across the bridge with indoor and outdoor serving. Its speciality is local food done differently. Recommended.
Egon
8 LøvenvoldgataEgon is a great family-restaurant with a big meny for kids and adults.
If you fancy genuine Italian food, this is the place. The place is run by an Italian / Norwegian couple, and is experienced as an authentic Italy. The place is small, so remember to book a table in advance.
9 locals recommend
Nonna Lina
4 KorsegataIf you fancy genuine Italian food, this is the place. The place is run by an Italian / Norwegian couple, and is experienced as an authentic Italy. The place is small, so remember to book a table in advance.
Parks & Nature
The white building on the mountain in the city center. Mandatory for all tourists. Walk all the stairs up and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city (and have Aalesund most expensive ice creams)
108 locals recommend
Fjellstua Aksla AS
AkslaThe white building on the mountain in the city center. Mandatory for all tourists. Walk all the stairs up and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city (and have Aalesund most expensive ice creams)
Walk or catch bus 1 to «Osane» and go for a hike to see an amazing 360 degrees view of both the city and the ocean. About 30-45 min walk one way.
40 locals recommend
Sukkertoppen, Heissa
Walk or catch bus 1 to «Osane» and go for a hike to see an amazing 360 degrees view of both the city and the ocean. About 30-45 min walk one way.
Just a 2-min walk, you will have a 360 degrees view of the city and the ocean. Great place to bring your lunch.
Storhaugen
5 Gange Rolvs gateJust a 2-min walk, you will have a 360 degrees view of the city and the ocean. Great place to bring your lunch.
A beautiful area next to the Aquarium, with a cozy beach and great walking area.
14 locals recommend
Tueneset
A beautiful area next to the Aquarium, with a cozy beach and great walking area.
Shopping
Norway´s 3rd largest shopping center. Bus 1 from our house, or express bus 2 from the bus terminal.
56 locals recommend
AMFI Moa
25 LangelandsvegenNorway´s 3rd largest shopping center. Bus 1 from our house, or express bus 2 from the bus terminal.
Alesund Storsenter
1 GrimmergataShopping center in the city. Shops, cafes, Burger King.
Shopping center in the city. Also contains Vinmonopolet, where you can by wine and liquor.
24 locals recommend
Kremmergaarden
6 Rasmus Rønnebergs gateShopping center in the city. Also contains Vinmonopolet, where you can by wine and liquor.
Kiwi Nedre Standgata
51 Nedre StrandgateGrocery store 5-min walk.
REMA 1000 Strandgata
57 Nedre StrandgateGrocery store 5 min walk from the apartment.
Bunnpris Torghallen
9 Nedre StrandgateGrocery store by the bridge. Also open on Sundays.
Grocery store at the shopping center "Ålesund storsenter", with deli-section.
6 locals recommend
EUROSPAR
21 Rasmus Rønnebergs gateGrocery store at the shopping center "Ålesund storsenter", with deli-section.
Getting Around
Rutebilstasjonen
The main bus terminal in the city.
Arts & Culture
Great museum in stunning surroundings. Shows the history of the region. Bus 1 from home.
55 locals recommend
Sunnmoere Museum
Great museum in stunning surroundings. Shows the history of the region. Bus 1 from home.
Artmuseum Kube
For those interested in art.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best live music stage in Alesund. Great concerts and an awesome location.
8 locals recommend
Terminalen byscene
6 SjøvegenThe best live music stage in Alesund. Great concerts and an awesome location.
Everything Else
Aalesund library
15 Keiser Wilhelms g. Library in the city.