Aalesund Travel Guide
Norway
Aalesund is a small coastal city in Norway, with a population of 44,096. It is set on Norway’s western coast, where the surrounding landscape has a distinctly maritime character.
Travellers arriving by air use Vigra Alesund Airport (AES), the airport serving the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Aalesund is better approached as a coastal city than as a beach destination.
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Pays in NOK
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +47
Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Aalesund
Jan
3°19Feb
5°17Mar
6°19Apr
10°13May
14°15Jun
16°19Jul
19°16Aug
17°22Sep
16°20Oct
10°22Nov
5°17Dec
4°18Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Aalesund
Vigra Church
christian place of worship
2 km
Galleri Ellingstova
art gallery
3.2 km
Rota stadion
stadium arena
2.9 km
Johan Giskeødegård
religious organization
3.5 km
Bårevika
arts and entertainment
3.7 km
Vigra bedehus
religious organization
2.1 km
KRIK VIGRA
religious organization
2.1 km
Getting there
Vigra Alesund Airport · 0 km
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