Alesund Sightseeing Private Tour with Sunnmore Museum

This tour includes breathtaking panoramic sceneries from the mountain Aksla and from the island Hessa towards Alesund downtown and the port. Take a look at the vast boat collection, one of the largest in Norway, including replicas of Viking`s ship. Immerse yourself in the Medieval Ages with the authentic Norwegian houses surrounding marvellous nature. 

Your tour begins with a drive along the Borgundfjord, through the modern suburbs to the Medieval trading center of Borgund. Here, in a delightful open-air setting you'll find the Sunnmore Museum. This wonderful museum is comprised of various types of farmhouses and boathouses which have been moved to this site from all over the region. The Museum also houses a number of different old boats. The shipbuilding traditions of the area hold their traditions from long ago, and boats built here were believed to be the most reliable to be found along the coast. On display here are also replicas of the so-called Kvalsund boat from the year 700 AD and the even older Fjørtoft boats. Alongside is also the fishing vessel "Heland" - better known as the "Shetland Bus" as it was used to carry Norwegian partisans across the North Sea during World War II.

Your return to Alesund includes stopovers at the Mount Aksla viewpoint, Fjellstua and  at the island Hessa. Truly spectacular scenery that includes breathtaking panoramas of the mountains and sea can be appreciated from this advantageous location.

Highlights

• Experience the Summore Museum, a completely unique open-air venue featuring over 50 rural houses, dated to 16-19 centuries.

• See an extensive collection of period boats, including a replica of the legendary “Kvalsund” – the oldest complete Viking ship ever found in Norway.

• Enjoy great views of Alesund’s famous Art Nouveau architecture.

• Catch a panoramic vista of the city and its watery surroundings from the Mount Aksla viewpoint and the island Hessa.

Departure: daily. Includes: guide, car,pick-up and drop-off,  entrance fee. 1-4 people