Ålesund
in Ålesund of Møre og Romsdal fylke, Norway

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
62.472 and 6.155 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 62° 28' 20" and E 6° 9' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krone - NOK
Spoken languages:
Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:22 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Oslo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:31 am and 9:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Norway in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Norway.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Norway. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Ålesund

Ålesund in Ålesund (Møre og Romsdal fylke) with it's 44,096 citizens is a city in Norway about 234 mi (or 376 km) north-west of Oslo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Ålesund is now 12:22 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Oslo with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Ålesund, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Norway is Ålesund Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Norway is West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), South-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Valderoy, Langevag, Hareid, Orsta and Brattvag. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

6°C (42 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

First Hotel Atlantica

Address
0,1 mi
Rasmus Rønnebergs gate 4
6002 Ålesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Hotel Brosundet

Address
0,1 mi
Apotekergata 1-3
6004 Ålesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Alesund Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
SORENSKRIVER BULLS GT 7
N 6002 Ålesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SCANDIC SCANDINAVIE

Address
0,1 mi
LOWENVOLDGATA 8
6002 Ålesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THON HOTEL ALESUND

Address
0,2 mi
KONGENS GATE 27
06002 Ålesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SCANDIC ALESUND

Address
0,1 mi
MOLOVEIEN 6
6004 Ålesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SCANDIC PARKEN

Address
0,2 mi
STORGATA 16
6002 Ålesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aalesund Airport Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
Valderoy Aalesund
6050 Alesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Brosundet

Address
0,1 mi
APOTEKERGARTEN 5
06004 Ålesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Hotel Waterfront Alesund

Address
0,3 mi
Nedre Strandgate 25-27
6004 Alesund
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Flyangrep Ålesund, Norge, andre verdenskrig

Published: December 04, 2009
Length: 18:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Laonda7766

Air-attack at Aalesund, Norway, during World War 2.


Ålesund and Hurtigruten, January 2014

Published: January 11, 2014
Length: 24:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ovenpå Media

Ålesund and Hurtigruten, January 2014 Please enjoy in full HD 1080p!


Nordens Godtemplares Ungdomsförbunds kongress i Ålesund 1948 (stumfilm)

Published: June 24, 2014
Length: 56:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Accent

Allan Axelsson från Sverige valdes till ordförande. Gösta Leijdfors och Gösta Johansson ingick i styrelsen. Folkdansare från Västerås uppträdde. IOGT-NTO har ett stort arkiv med tidningar,...


Ålesund-Wreck-Dive-Tour 2014

Published: April 30, 2014
Length: 53:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rocco Hannert

Video einer dänisch/deutschen Tauchtour zu den Wrack´s im norwegischen Ålesund (April 2014).


Hotel Brosundet, Ålesund, Norway

Published: January 29, 2010
Length: 26:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hotelunionoye

A little imagination and you will sense history when you gaze out the windows of Hotel Brosundet. 100 years ago the person leaning out these windows would have been someone waiting for a ...


Aurora borealis (polar lights) time-lapse one season hunting, Ålesund, Norway

Published: April 19, 2014
Length: 41:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Filippo Sanfilippo

For more videos visit: http://filipposanfilippo.inspitivity.com A collection of time-lapse clips about Aurora borealis by Filippo Sanfilippo.


Hotel Union Øye, Ålesund - English

Published: August 24, 2009
Length: 46:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hotelunionoye

It is the year 1891. The aristocracy and upper classes of Europe are seeking new and interesting destinations offering experiences of natural beauty. It is a choosy clientèle the Hotel...


Hotel Brosundet, Ålesund - English

Published: August 26, 2009
Length: 19:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hotelunionoye

A little imagination and you will sense history when you gaze out the windows of Hotel Brosundet. 100 years ago the person leaning out these windows would have been someone waiting for a ...


Hotel Brosundet, Ålesund - Deutsch

Published: August 26, 2009
Length: 03:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hotelunionoye

A little imagination and you will sense history when you gaze out the windows of Hotel Brosundet. 100 years ago the person leaning out these windows would have been someone waiting for a ...


Motorsykkelens dag i Ålesund 2012

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 56:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Per Arthur Johnsen


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ålesund Fire

The Ålesund Fire happened in the Norwegian city of Ålesund on 23 January 1904. It destroyed almost the whole city centre, built mostly of wood like the majority of Norwegian towns in that era.

Located at 62.474, 6.1582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fires in Norway, 1904 in Norway, 1904 fires, Ålesund

Jugendstilsenteret

Jugendstilsenteret is a national Jugendstil Centre located in the former Swan Pharmacy building in central Ålesund, the Art Nouveau town of Norway. The building was designed by architect Hagbarth Schytte-Berg and built 1905–1907. It was the first listed Art Nouveau / Jugendstil monument in Ålesund (1984) and it includes the towns best preserved Art Nouveau interior.

Located at 62.471, 6.15109 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2003 establishments in Norway, Art museums established in 2003, Museums in Møre og Romsdal, Architecture museums, Art Nouveau, Art museums and galleries in Norway, Buildings and structures in Ålesund

Kråmyra Stadion

The Kråmyra Stadium was a football stadium in the city of Ålesund, in Norway that served as the home grounds for Aalesunds Fotballklubb ("Aalesunds Football Club") until Color Line Stadium opened in April, 2005. It had a capacity of 11,000 people. The venue has hosted Norway national under-21 football team matches twice, playing 0–5 against Sweden on 8 August 1972 and 3–1 against Finland on 27 April 1982.

Located at 62.4758, 6.18417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Norway, Sports venues in Ålesund, 1977 establishments in Norway, Event venues established in 1977

Aspøy

Aspøya is an island in the municipality of Ålesund in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located between the islands of Hessa and Nørvøya, and it is the location of the 1905 Ålesund Fire. Aspøya and Nørvøya are the two islands that make up the city centre of Ålesund, and the E136 highway ends on the island of Aspøya. The 0.5-square-kilometre island has a population (2001) of 3,030.

Located at 62.472, 6.14685 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ålesund, Islands of Møre og Romsdal

Ellingsøy

Ellingsøy or Ellingsøya is the northernmost island in the municipality of Ålesund in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. With an area of 22 square kilometres, Ellingsøy is the second largest island in the municipality. The island is located northeast of the town of Ålesund, north of the islands of Nørvøya and Oksenøya, east of the island of Valderøy, and south of the mainland peninsula of Haram. The villages of Hoffland, Årset, and Myklebust are all located on the south side of the island.

Located at 62.4936, 6.17722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ålesund, Islands of Møre og Romsdal

Aalesund ship

The Aalesund ship is an ancient vessel which was discovered embedded in the earth south of Aalesund, Norway in 1920. It is considered of a much earlier construction than either the Oseberg ship or the Gokstad ship, both of which date to the ninth century. The Aalesund ship dates to the fourth century and was built during the iron age. Both the ship and a boat were discovered in the moorlands, with their pieces arranged in a peculiar manner.

Located at 62.4722, 6.14948 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Norway, 4th-century ships

Ellingsøy Tunnel

The Ellingsøy Tunnel is a subsea road tunnel which runs between Downtown Ålesund and Ellingsøy in Ålesund, Norway. The tunnel is 3,481 meters long; it is part of County Road 658 and the Vigra Fixed Link. It opened in 1987 and was a toll road until 25 October 2009.

Located at 62.4864, 6.1825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Subsea tunnels in Norway, Road tunnels in Møre og Romsdal, Norwegian County Road 658, 1987 establishments in Norway, Tunnels completed in 1987, Buildings and structures in Ålesund

Valderøy Tunnel

The Valderøy Tunnel is a subsea road tunnel which runs between Ellingsøy and Valderøy in Ålesund and Giske, Norway. The tunnel is 4,222 meters long; it is part of County Road 658 and the Vigra Fixed Link. It opened in 1987 and was a toll road until 25 October 2009.

Located at 62.4864, 6.1825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Subsea tunnels in Norway, Road tunnels in Møre og Romsdal, Giske, Buildings and structures in Ålesund, Norwegian County Road 658, 1987 establishments in Norway, Tunnels completed in 1987

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