Art Nouveau town centre

Ålesund, Norway

Built completely in art nouveau style, one of Europe's best preserved examples.

Places in Art Nouveau town centre

Anno Restaurant and Bar In one of the art nouveau houses, with a menu inspired by French and Italian cuisine and pizza made in their own wood-fired oven.
Art Nouveau town centre dining Charming restaurants throughout the walkable downtown.
Art Nouveau town centre bars Bars throughout the walkable, art nouveau-styled downtown.

Best time to visit: May to September offers long days and open mountain roads, while winter brings quiet streets and dramatic coastal storms.
Getting around: Ålesund's downtown is very walkable, with the famous viewpoint Fjellstua just a 418-step walk up from the city park.
Currency: Norwegian Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian. English is spoken almost universally.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Ålesund's dining scene continues to blend its Art Nouveau setting with contemporary cuisine, with Anno Restaurant and Bar housed in one of the art nouveau houses, offering a menu inspired by French and Italian cuisine plus pizza made in their own wood-fired oven, reflecting the city's mix of heritage architecture and modern culinary ambition.

Waterfront district — Home to Sjøbua, a premier seafood restaurant with stunning waterfront views.
Fjellstua viewpoint area — Home to the famous viewpoint reached by a 418-step walk from the city park.