Norway Travel Guides
Norway travel guides include Alesund of Norway highlights best experienced by simply walking. Exploring this Art Noveau village on an archipelago is like strolling through a picture book. The gorgeous architecture is surrounded by fjords, mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. As a gateway to Geirangerfjord, this compact town is a refreshing maze of culture and natural beauty. Plus, the picturesque Alesund spreads out over 7 islands.
Alesund of Norway Hightlights – Marvelous Art Noveau Architecture
Its Art Noveau architecture arose from the ashes of the devastating fire of 1904. This rare display of this exquisite design in the middle of Norway gives you a strange sense of feeling out of place, in a good way. Since almost the entire town burned town, the architecture is mostly Art Noveau. My photo here includes the Jugendsstilsenteret, or Art Noveau Center located in central Alesund. Formerly a pharmacy, it now displays the town’s best preserved Art Noveau. Also, my phot exhibit how this building, along with other reflects on the omnipresent water of Alesund.
Photography Tips for Alesund
Someone gave me this worthwhile tip, so I am passing it along. It’s best to arrive early by 8 am to begin photographing this stunning setting. I walked the streets in solitude taking photos of the beautiful reflections of the Art Deco buildings on the water canals of Alesund. Because I started early, the lighting with minimal crowds inspired awesome shots. Actually, I always suggest this in travel, but it was especially important in this magical port of call.
