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City tours, excursions and tickets in Alesund and surroundings
Moving around in Norway - transportation
Aviation plays a leading role in Norway’s transport infrastructure. The domestic air transportation has been developed to a magnificent level. This is in general due to the fact that the country has a fairly complex mountainous terrain, thereby making it sometimes cheaper and faster to go on a trip by plane than by road. Also in winter, the most severe regions of Norway can only be reached by plane. The main airport in Norway is the airport Gardermoen in Oslo. The transport interchange from key airports of the country is thoroughly thought out. Buses, high-speed trains and other public transport regularly ply the route. … OpenEconomy roadmap of Norway
Norway’s economy depends on the world economic cycles, but in recent years it has maintained a remarkable stability. To date, this Scandinavian country is characterized by a fairly high standard of living of her local population. Norway is one of the few countries in the world that has most easily survived the huge financial crisis that hit the world almost 10 years ago. Today, the country demonstrates a positive development dynamics. Most of the stability of the Norwegian economy is associated with significant reserves of oil and natural gas and even gas condensate in the country. Experts also note that Norway has a lot of reserves of iron ore and coal, copper ore. In addition, nickel and titanium mining are in progress. … OpenSearch for services, infrastructure and sights on map of Alesund
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Alesund for children - what to visit
Most family tourists enjoy visiting the main public park in the town – Byparken i Ålesund. This is a true historic attraction – the park was established in 1885. At the end of the 19th century, Alesund was recovering after a large fire. A big part of the town’s buildings was in ruins. The old park is a charming and tranquil place with original landscaped design and multiple decorative plants that appear … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
There are many attractive shopping streets and quarters in Alesund but the majority of interesting shops and malls are open in Aspøya. This is the place where you will find original shops that sell home décor items and handmade souvenirs. There are also several art galleries selling exclusive paintings and other crafts and in this part of the town. If you want to add new and trendy outfits to your wardrobe, … Open
Attractions and active leisure
Besides historic and cultural attractions, unique nature is a true treasure of Alesund. You will have many ways of making your vacation in this Norwegian town more exciting. Try different activities and explore the most picturesque areas of the town and its suburbs. Most tourists visit Fjellstua Viewpoint – this is a popular observation area located on the top of a mountain. Quite a steep stair with more than 400 … Open
Cultural excursion through Alesund - things to see
A devastating fire destroyed almost all historic buildings in Alesund. Nevertheless, the town is considered one of the best destinations for sightseeing in Norway. Alesund is famous for its architectural landmarks and cultural centers. The main church in the town – Alesund Church – is a gorgeous example of medieval architecture. Although it was built in 1909, the church looks like typical buildings of the 10th … Open