Excursion Tasting & aksla viewpoint tour at Alesund

Embrace the beauty, charm, and flavours of Ålesund during this immersive, half-day sightseeing and tasting excursion.

Ålesund, Guided Walking & Tasting Tour, Fisketorget Delikatesse Restaurant, Bacalao

Depart the pier for a scenic, approximately three-hour guided walking and tasting tour of Ålesund.  Along the way, indulge your senses with the picturesque beauty of your surrounds and delightful flavours of this charming town. Your culinary journey begins with a short walk from the pier to the Fisketorget Delikatesse, a charming seafood restaurant and fish shop. Here, sample bacalao made the traditional Ålesund way (cooked with olive oil, garlic, onions, and potatoes in a savoury tomato-based sauce).

Stuen Restaurant, Sausage with Potatoes, Kongensgate, Art Nouveau Buildings, Pavilion

Your leisurely stroll continues through the charming streets of Ålesund towards another local restaurant, Stuen. Upon arrival, enjoy a tasting of pølse and stappe (Norwegian-style hot dog sausage with delicious, home-made mashed potatoes). No visit to Norway is complete without tasting a pølse. Leaving Stuen, walk along Kongensgate, the main thoroughfare of Ålesund. Marvel at the picturesque architecture of the Art Nouveau buildings lining the street and stop to explore the charming Pavilion, a historic landmark offering stunning views of the town and its surrounding landscapes.

Brosundet Hotel, Fish Soup, Trakokeriet Restaurant, Dessert Pastry, Aksla Viewpoint, Fjords

Next, head to Brosundet, a quaint hotel located by the water, to sample creamy and hearty Norwegian fish soup, an iconic dish and homage to Norway’s culinary heritage. The final stop on your tasting tour is at the Trakokeriet restaurant. Here, indulge in a sweet treat known as skillpadde (turtle cake), a soft cake pastry with cream. Following your gastronomic adventure, board a private mini-bus for the short drive to Aksla, a panoramic viewpoint offering breath-taking vistas of Ålesund and its stunning surrounds. Marvel at the exquisite beauty of the Norwegian fjords whilst soaking in the tranquil atmosphere of these natural wonders. After a photo stop here, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Ålesund, Fisketorget Delikatesse, Stuen & Trakokeriet Restaurants, Kongensgate, Art Nouveau Buildings, Pavillion, Brosundet Hotel, Aksla Viewpoint, Fjords

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.33 miles (about 2.15 kilometres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the mini-bus. This tour is not suitable for guests with food allergies, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a weatherproof jacket, umbrella, bottled water, and local currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 10 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence and timings may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.