Waterfront district

Ålesund, Norway

Home to Sjøbua, a premier seafood restaurant with stunning waterfront views.

Places in Waterfront district

Sjøbua A premier seafood restaurant offering fresh local catches and stunning waterfront views.
Waterfront district cafés Cafés along the water with views over the sound.
Hotel Brosundet bar A restored Art Nouveau warehouse bar with views over the water.

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.

Art Nouveau town centre — Built completely in art nouveau style, one of Europe's best preserved examples.
Fjellstua viewpoint area — Home to the famous viewpoint reached by a 418-step walk from the city park.