Stornespiren → Ålesund sentrum
Disembark and walk to the downtown streets. The three cruise piers are close to one another and to the city center.
Cruise port in Norway
Ålesund
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 10 hours. 37 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 23 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 274 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 10 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 1,306
Photo: Nicolai Berntsen
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Ålesund cruise terminals. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- 5 cruise terminals
There are 5 cruise terminals, including Storneskaia. The assigned terminal varies by sailing.
About 10 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- ÅlesundAt the pierTime at destinationAbout 10 hr
- HjørundfjordAbout 1 hr 30 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr
- GeirangerAbout 2 hr 30 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 5 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Storneskaia → Ålesund sentrum
Disembark and walk to the downtown streets. The three cruise piers are close to one another and to the city center.
Skansekaia → Ålesund Art Nouveau quarter
Disembark at Skansekaia and walk to the Art Nouveau quarter downtown.
Prestebrygga → Ålesund sentrum
Disembark and walk to the downtown streets. The three cruise piers are close to one another and to the city center.
Color Line Stadion → Ålesund sentrum
Walk from Color Line Stadion along the harbor to the city center.
Color Line Stadion → Ålesund sentrum
Take the free shuttle from Color Line Stadion. The source does not specify the boarding location or service interval.
Ålesund places to explore
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Alnes Lighthouse
A protected lighthouse in the fishing village of Alnes on the island of Godøy in Ålesund, a relic of Norwegian coastal culture.
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 11:00–17:00
Thu 11:00–18:00
Fri–Sun 11:00–17:00
Reviews say the lighthouse interior was closed despite the posted operating hours, so check whether it is open before setting out if climbing the lighthouse is your goal.
Jugendstilsenteret
An Art Nouveau museum in a former pharmacy. Its “Time Machine” program covers events before and after the great fire.
- Admission
- NOK 120
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–17:00
Atlanterhavsparken
A large aquarium just outside central Ålesund, where visitors can see seals, penguins, and otters. Activities include touching starfish and sea urchins and catching shore crabs.
- Admission
- NOK 275
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00
Sat·Sun 09:30–16:00
Sunnmøre Museum
An open-air museum displaying 55 houses and boats from Norway's medieval period to the present day.
- Admission
- NOK 120
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00
Sun 10:00–16:00
Aksla
Climb 418 steps starting at Byparken for views over the islands, bridges, and city center.
If the café at the summit is closed, the restroom is also unavailable, so check whether the café is open before hiking up.
Sukkertoppen
A 314 m-high mountain peak opposite Ålesund. The climb can be completed within an hour and offers views of Ålesund, the Atlantic Ocean, and surrounding peaks; some sections are steep.
Nearby and longer trips
Compare nearby destinations with full-day trips requiring four or more hours of return travel, allowing for the ship’s time in port.
Hjørundfjord
About 1 hr 30 min each wayTime at destination About 7 hrAbout 3 hr round trip · Check your return margin
NeighborhoodsSæbøA small village on Hjørundfjord with a few shops and a church. It is also a base for hikes to several peaks in the Sunnmøre Alps.
SightsChristian Gaard BygdetunA restaurant and accommodation in Trandal, known as a photo spot for its swing that seems to float above the fjord. Trandal is accessible by boat.
There have been cases of visitors missing the last ferry after a meal, so check the last return sailing before visiting.
ActivitiesFjordsafari med RIB til HjørundfjordenA RIB boat tour from Ålesund to Hjørundfjord. The operator's page lists the tour duration as 2 hours.
NeighborhoodsHjørundfjordA fjord in the Sunnmøre region of western Norway, surrounded by peaks rising directly from the fjord.
Geiranger
About 2 hr 30 min each wayTime at destination About 5 hrLong full-day trip · About 5 hr round trip · Check the time available to return to the ship
NeighborhoodsGeirangerfjordA fjord with the village of Geiranger at its innermost end, visited by many travelers as a must-see.
SightsDe Syv SøstreneA waterfall along Geirangerfjord, consisting of seven separate streams.
SightsØrnevegenA viewpoint on the scenic road leaving Geiranger toward Trollstigen.
SightsFlydalsjuvet ViewpointA prominent mountain viewpoint around Geiranger, often mentioned alongside Dalsnibba, the Skywalk, and the Eagle Road viewpoint.
ActivitiesGeiranger Waterfall WalkA staircase of 327 steps connecting central Geiranger with the Norwegian Fjord Centre and crossing below Storseterfossen waterfall.
Stairs continue after the first section of the waterfall path, so explore only the flat initial section if climbing stairs is difficult.
SightsNorwegian Fjord CentreAn exhibition facility where visitors can learn about the fjord, with an area for children.
Food and cafésBrasserie PostenA small restaurant in the village of Geiranger, suitable for dinner.
Reserve if you want indoor seating. Without a reservation, only outdoor seating may be available.
SightsGeiranger SkywalkA viewpoint on Norway's scenic road from Geiranger toward Trollstigen. It is convenient to visit along with the viewpoint at the top of the Eagle Road (Ørnevegen).
Fog or rain at Geiranger Skywalk may block the view even after paying admission, so check the weather and visibility before going up.
Cruises calling at Ålesund
274 sailings are grouped into 152 cruises by ship and route.
Princess Cruises3 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.02 ~ 2028.02Northern Europe cruises · 36 nights · Long cruise
Northern Lights Grand Adventure
Buenos Aires → Southampton
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 4,079
Princess Cruises5 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.03 ~ 2028.03Northern Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Search For the Northern Lights
Southampton departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,924
Holland America Line2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.06Northern Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day Norwegian Fjords & Nordfjord
Rotterdam departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,184
MSC CruisesSailing 2027.04Northern Europe cruises · 18 nights · Long cruise
Barcelona, Copenhagen
Barcelona → Copenhagen
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Holland America LineBook now
Sailing 2027.04Northern Europe cruises · 21 nights · Long cruise
21-Day Norwegian Fjords Crossing
Miami, Florida → Amsterdam
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 4,094
Holland America Line5 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.09
Holland America LineSailing 2027.04Northern Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day Norwegian Fjords & Copenhagen
Rotterdam departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,169
MSC Cruises6 departure dates4 sailings available to book
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.07
Holland America Line2 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.05Arctic cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
28-Day British Isles & Arctic Circle
Dover departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 6,899
MSC Cruises3 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2027.10Northern Europe cruises · 7 nights
Germany, Denmark, Norway
Kiel departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,481
Holland America Line2 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2027.07Northern Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day Norwegian Fjords & Sognefjord
Amsterdam departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,319
Holland America Line6 departure dates5 sailings available to book
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2028.07152 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Ålesund
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Holland America Line · 54 sailings
Nieuw Statendam
13 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 18 entertainment options · 13 decks
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MSC Cruises · 43 sailings
MSC Euribia
20 cabin types · 12 dining venues · 56 entertainment options · 15 decks
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Holland America Line · 42 sailings
Rotterdam
16 cabin types · 10 dining venues · 15 entertainment options · 12 decks
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Holland America Line · 32 sailings
Zuiderdam
9 cabin types · 7 dining venues · 19 entertainment options · 11 decks
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About Ålesund
The coastal town of Ålesund is the commercial capital of the Møre og Romsdal district. But more important, it is noted for its characteristic Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, which some claim make Ålesund one of the most beautiful towns in Norway. This Art Nouveau style emerged when the town was completely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904 destroyed nearly 800 buildings and left 10,000 residents homeless. It is said that the fire started by a tipped oil lamp. Rebuilding was carried out with the help of many young, foreign architects who added their own flourishes to the architectural blend of German Jugendstil and Viking roots. Today, narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Ålesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture.
Cruise lines calling here: 9 places
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