London Gatwick to Ålesund
Norwegian included the direct route in its summer 2026 programme. Check the booking calendar for your dates; services vary by season.
For British visitors
Visiting Møre og Romsdal
Fjords, coastal towns, food and culture, with practical links for planning your journey.
Cruise visits in 2026
Published forecasts · planned ship calls
- Ålesund
- 320
- Geiranger
- 120
- Hellesylt
- 74
Sources for the annual figures
Plan your stay: Visit Ålesund / Northwest Norway · Visit Norway
Passports, entry rules and ETA · Official Norway travel advice · Emergency and consular help
Getting here and around
Via Oslo or Amsterdam
Compare connecting itineraries for your travel dates. Avinor lists Ålesund routes, and KLM offers flights between Ålesund and Amsterdam.
Through the Rauma valley
Take the Rauma railway from Dombås to Åndalsnes, with onward buses towards Ålesund and Molde. Check the complete journey for your date.
Buses, ferries and road conditions
Use FRAM for timetables and fares, Vegvesen for road closures and driving information, and Varsom for avalanche, flood and landslide warnings.
Fjords, islands and coastal towns
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“Geiranger Panorama”. AI-assisted pen-and-watercolour adaptation of a panorama photographed in July 2007. Fine detail is simplified and light paper margins have been added. This adaptation is also available under CC BY 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Ålesund
Walk through the Art Nouveau centre, explore the waterfront and take in the view from Aksla.
Alnes on Godøya
Explore the fishing village, lighthouse and open Atlantic coastline. The lighthouse visitor centre combines art exhibitions, a café and local crafts, making Alnes a rewarding outing from Ålesund.
Geiranger
See the fjord from the water or its viewpoints. Excursions and access vary with the season.
Øye and Norangsdalen
Fjord and valley scenery, with Hotel Union Øye’s links to British climbers and literary visitors.
Runde
Coastal walks and seasonal seabird experiences. Use the local guide for puffin timing and access.
Ona
A fishing village with a lighthouse, pottery and an exposed coastal setting. Check outward and return ferry departures.
Trollstigen
Hairpin bends and viewpoints. The road is seasonal and can close at short notice because of weather or rockfall risk.
Åndalsnes and the Rauma valley
Ride the Rauma railway, take Romsdalsgondolen to Nesaksla or visit Norsk Tindesenter. Rampestreken and Romsdalseggen offer hiking options with different demands; use the destination guide for route descriptions, seasons and conditions.
The Atlantic Road, Molde and Kristiansund
Combine coastal touring with the towns. Kristiansund’s clipfish heritage has a long Scottish connection.
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“2010 09 06 Ona Nordøyane 160”. AI-assisted pen-and-watercolour adaptation of a photograph taken on 6 September 2010. Fine detail is simplified. This adaptation is also available under CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Museums and maritime heritage
These links lead to the venues’ English visitor information. Check seasonal opening, tickets and accessibility before visiting.
Jugendstilsenteret and KUBE
Art Nouveau interiors in the former Swan Pharmacy and changing art exhibitions in the neighbouring former Norges Bank building.
Aalesunds Museum
The story of Ålesund and its people, including a local wartime exhibition.
The Fisheries Museum
Fishing, processing and the clipfish trade in a historic waterfront warehouse. Explore Storeggen of Aalesund as part of the wider maritime heritage.
Sunnmøre Museum
Traditional buildings and an extensive boat collection introduce life along the coast and fjords.
The Medieval Museum
Archaeology and the history of the medieval trading settlement, near Sunnmøre Museum.
Atlanterhavsparken
An aquarium and science centre devoted to marine life, complementing the town’s fishing and boat museums.
Food and restaurants
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“Klippfisk.jpg”. AI-assisted pen-and-watercolour adaptation of a 2007 photograph. The dark background was replaced with plain light paper; no location was added. This adaptation is also available under CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
A taste of the coast
Klippfisk is salted and dried fish, closely associated with the region’s seafood trade. Try a bacalao dish, then explore its history at the Fisheries Museum.
The Sunnmøre clipfish exhibitionXL Diner
Clipfish is central to this town-centre restaurant’s menu, alongside other dishes.
Apotekergata No. 5
Restaurant, coffee shop, delicatessen and cocktail bar in a former warehouse.
Le Sund
A waterfront bistro combining local ingredients with French influences, at the former Bro location.
Molo Brew
A waterfront microbrewery and informal burger restaurant.
Festivals and cultural life
Follow organisers for the next edition, dates and tickets. For spoken performances, check the language before booking.
Jugendfest
A regular highlight of the summer music calendar.
Den Norske Matfestivalen
Ålesund’s annual food festival, with producers, market stalls and food experiences.
Høstscena
Theatre, music, poetry and performances across the town.
Ålesund Gatefestival
Activities and cultural events in the town’s streets and spaces.
Throughout the year
Find concerts, theatre and comedy at Parken Kulturhus and Arbeideren, concerts from Ålesund Symphony Orchestra, and Viti’s exhibitions and museum events.
Further afield: Nordfjord
Loen, Olden and Briksdalsbreen are in neighbouring Vestland county. Include them in a longer fjord holiday, allowing for travel times, ferries and seasonal roads.
Loen Skylift and valley scenery
The cable car rises to Mount Hoven at 1,011 metres.
Lakes and the glacier landscape
Olden is a gateway to the valley and Briksdalsbreen, an arm of Jostedalsbreen. Use local information for access and current conditions.
Need help during your stay? Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110. Medical, passport and British consular assistance.