Ålesund Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
By Stromma Norway
Available from: August - October
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Explore Ålesund at your own pace with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Visit key attractions like the Sunnmøre Museum and Aksla Viewpoint, and enjoy informative audio commentary in multiple languages.
Discover the coastal charm of Ålesund aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. With nine conveniently located stops, this hop-on hop-off tour offers flexibility to explore the city's highlights at your leisure.
Begin your journey at the Ålesund Cruise Terminal, where buses depart every 20 minutes between 09:00 and 16:00. The full loop takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, providing panoramic views and access to attractions such as the Sunnmøre Museum, showcasing Norway's coastal culture, and the Aksla Viewpoint, offering scenic vistas of the city and surrounding fjords.
Onboard, enjoy free Wi-Fi and an audio guide available in eight languages, enhancing your understanding of Ålesund's history and architecture. The tour operates during the summer season, aligning with cruise ship arrivals, and includes wheelchair-accessible buses for added convenience.
- Explore Ålesund's top attractions with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- Visit the Sunnmøre Museum and Aksla Viewpoint
- Enjoy multilingual audio commentary and free Wi-Fi onboard
The tour operates from April to September, with buses running every 20 minutes from 09:00 to 16:00. The full loop lasts approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Please note that the service may be affected by city events or traffic disruptions. The tour is designed to accommodate cruise ship schedules, ensuring timely returns for passengers.
- 1-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- Access to nine stops around Ålesund
- Audio guide in eight languages
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Wheelchair-accessible buses
- You are eligible to receive a full refund of the booking amount if you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
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BUS STOP: CRUISE TERMINAL
BUS STOP: SUNNMØRE MUSEUM
Sunnmøre Museum
Sunnmøre Museum is the museum of coastal culture. In this open air museum you will learn about the life and work of people from the stone age until present times. Sunnmøre museum has 12 different museums in this region. From the bus stop, a 2-3 minutes walk.
Address: Museumsvegen 1, Alesund
Borgund Church
If you are fond of churches and architecture, you should definitely see Borgund Church. The church is built partly upon reminiscenses of Peter’s Church from the 11.th century. It has beautiful wooden carvings and has also preserved much of the roman style. From Sunnmøre Museum, a 7-10 minutes walk.
Address: Borgundgavlen 30, 6015 Alesund
BUS STOP: AKSLA VIEWPOINT
Aksla Viewpoint
Aksla Viewpoint is the place to go for a stunning view of Ålesund. Choose between walking the 418 steps to the top, or let the hop on hop off bus driving you all the way. It is also possible to stop on the way up the stairs, if you don’t manage all those steps. The viewpoint entrace price is 100NOK.
Address: Parkgata 11, 6003 Alesund
BUS STOP: PARKEN CULTURE CENTRE
Parken Culture Centre
Parken Kulturhus is a prominent cultural center located in Ålesund, Norway. Situated at the heart of the city, it serves as a vibrant hub for various cultural and artistic events, enriching the community's cultural landscape
Address: Storgata 7, 6002 Ålesund
BUS STOP: TOURIST INFORMATION
Ålesund city center
Ålesund is among the most important Norwegian fishing harbours. In 1904, a disastrous fire destroyed all the buildings, though everything was rebuilt at the initiative of the German emperor. Since then, the centre of Ålesund offers a unique view of buildings in Jugend style (Art Noveau).
Address: Kongens gate , 6002 Alesund
Bybrann Monumentet Iginis
Right by the tourist information, you will find the Town Fire Monument, memorating the terrible fire in 1904. On the pillars you will find pictures of the town centre, as it was before the fire took it all away, and pictures of the rebuilding.
Address: Skateflukaia 8440, 6002 Alesund
BUS STOP: THE ART NOUVEAU CENTRE/ CITY CENTRE
The Art Nouveau Centre
This is a national centre of art and architecture. The centre offers all kinds of information about the Jugend style. Authentich interiors and items, and different exhibitions through the year.
Address: Apotekergata 16, 6004 Alesund
Galleri Artifex
One of Ålesund’s largest galleries, selling unique handicraft from all over the world. The gallery focuses on national romantic and Jugend style.
Address: Apotekergata 10 , 6004 Alesund
Ålesund Fishing Museum
The museum shows the rich history of the fishing industry along the coast, and how the harbours influenced towns and surroundings. You learn about the technology developed, and the use of different vessels from early times. From the Jugend Style Centre it is a 5 minutes walk.
Address: Molovegen 10, 6004 Alesund
BUS STOP: ÅLESUND CHURCH
Ålesund Church
The first church located where Ålesund Church stands today was built in 1854, but unfortunately destroyed by the big fire in 1904. In 1906 already the new church was planned and designed by Sverre Knudsen. The organ in this church is among the largest in Norway.
Address: Kirkegata 22, 6004 Alesund
BUS STOP: ÅLESUND AQUARIUM/ATLANTERHAVSPARKEN
Ålesund Aquarium
Ask the bus driver to stop at Steinvågvegen, and a walk from there to The Atlantic Sea Park will take 5 minutes. There are also ordinary bus routes to The Atlantic Sea Park going from the centre of Ålesund all weekdays (Not Sundays). Buses are marked «Akvariebussen».
Address: Tuenesvegen , 6006 Alesund