A Visit to Alesund, Norway
Jun 28, 2019 12:56:42 #
Alesund is a port town on the West Coast of Norway at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord. Sometimes called The Most Beautiful Town in Norway, it is known for its art nouveau architectural style in which most of
the town was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904. There are panoramic views of Alesunds architecture, the harbor, surrounding archipelago and fjord from the lookout platform on top of mount Aksla.
the town was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904. There are panoramic views of Alesunds architecture, the harbor, surrounding archipelago and fjord from the lookout platform on top of mount Aksla.
Alesund Inner Harbor
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Art Nouveau hotels and restaurants on the waterfront.
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Fresh caught fish every morning for the Alesund housewives.
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The Picture Postcard view of Alesund from atop Mt Aksla
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One way to get to the Top of Mt. Aksla, just a good stretch of the legs.
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Alesund and its 2 cruise piers.
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Jun 28, 2019 12:57:48 #
Jun 28, 2019 13:22:41 #
Longshadow wrote:
Nice.
Thank you Longshadow, always good to hear from you, very much appreciated
Jun 28, 2019 13:30:24 #
Jun 28, 2019 13:32:33 #
Jun 28, 2019 13:53:07 #
Thanks for the tour. Going home with your groceries up those stairs could get old fast. vz
Jun 28, 2019 14:10:29 #
vonzip wrote:
Thanks for the tour. Going home with your groceries up those stairs could get old fast. vz
You are right Erik, fortunately there are alternative means of transportation to the top. Thanks for looking and commenting, much appreciated.
Jun 28, 2019 14:13:03 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Thanks for the thumbs up very much appreciated. It is a neat, small town, nice people, very picturesque.
Jun 28, 2019 14:14:59 #
BlueMorel wrote:
Nice! But too built up, too many tourists for my tastes.
Different strokes for different folks, sort of makes the world go round. Thank you for taking a look and commenting, much appreciated.
Jun 28, 2019 15:45:55 #
Excellent and interesting scenes Marsdad. Love the colourful buildings.
Jun 28, 2019 16:05:04 #
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent and interesting scenes Marsdad. Love the colourful buildings.
Thank you for the thumb up and smile Sylvia, very pleased that you enjoyed the pix. It was a charming town, very walkable and interesting.
Jun 28, 2019 21:17:44 #
Jun 29, 2019 02:47:11 #
Jun 29, 2019 05:21:08 #
marsdad wrote:
Alesund is a port town on the West Coast of Norway at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord. Sometimes called The Most Beautiful Town in Norway, it is known for its art nouveau architectural style in which most of
the town was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904. There are panoramic views of Alesunds architecture, the harbor, surrounding archipelago and fjord from the lookout platform on top of mount Aksla.
the town was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904. There are panoramic views of Alesunds architecture, the harbor, surrounding archipelago and fjord from the lookout platform on top of mount Aksla.
Jun 29, 2019 06:12:21 #
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