Can help with Ålesund & Norwegian Fjords:-)

[Cruzer Two]

I live in Ålesund and are more than happy to help you with any questions you might have visiting Ålesund and the Norwegian Fjords.

Hit me with those questions:D....either here or start another thread.

Lets start planning your perfect stay in Norway.

 

I-Cruiser,

 

Thanks for the service you provide to Cruise Critic members. We had the pleasure of visiting your beautiful country in June of 2012. I have compiled a collection of videos that attempt to show some of the wonderful sights your country has to offer. For additional information on view these videos click on the following link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=42240390&postcount=319.

 

Ron

[I-Cruiser]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful videos. Lofoten islands are a favorite of mine.

I also took the opportunity to check out your other videos which will prove to be a great resource when I re search some of my future cruises.

[I-Cruiser]

Here is a useful link to what to do in Jotunheimen.

Lots of good info about glaciers, hiking etc.

 

http://www.jotunheimen.com/en

[Cruzer Two]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful videos. Lofoten islands are a favorite of mine.

I also took the opportunity to check out your other videos which will prove to be a great resource when I re search some of my future cruises.

 

Thanks for the nice comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos.

 

Happy Cruising!

 

Ron

[Annie Morehead]

I-Cruiser-- would you email me the walking tour?

Thanks,

Ruth

 

Rdleeperatcomcastdotnet

[I-Cruiser]

I-Cruiser-- would you email me the walking tour?

Thanks,

Ruth

 

Rdleeperatcomcastdotnet

 

On its way:) Have fun.

[jshli]

I-Cruiser,

 

Can you please e mail me the walking tour of Alesund at jshurr@mjsny.com? Thank you.

 

Jackie

[timbo89]

ICruiser.... another request...email is tim.grugeon@gmail.com

 

Thanks!

[I-Cruiser]

I-Cruiser,

 

Can you please e mail me the walking tour of Alesund at jshurr@mjsny.com? Thank you.

 

Jackie

 

ICruiser.... another request...email is tim.grugeon@gmail.com

 

Thanks!

 

Sent it :)

 

Lars

[jshli]

I-Cruiser,

 

I just received it. Thank you so much. You have been really helpful.

 

Jackie

[jlandcrew1]

Hello

 

I am coming to Alesund in may on a cruise and am interested in going to a fabric shop called Lappestua at the AMFI MOA a shopping centre a few miles away from the cruise pier. Do you know how far away it is and what a taxi would cost to go to it.

 

Thanking you

Carol

 

 

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[I-Cruiser]

Hello

 

I am coming to Alesund in may on a cruise and am interested in going to a fabric shop called Lappestua at the AMFI MOA a shopping centre a few miles away from the cruise pier. Do you know how far away it is and what a taxi would cost to go to it.

 

Thanking you

Carol

 

 

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Carol - Moa (in the suburb on Spjelkavik) is 10 minutes drive from Ålesund.

A taxi will cost you in the region of NOK 300,- one way.

The bus terminal in Ålesund is next to the pier and there is a bus terminal at Moa also.

The fastest is route no: 628 which departs every half hour (15 and 45)

[jlandcrew1]

Carol - Moa (in the suburb on Spjelkavik) is 10 minutes drive from Ålesund.

A taxi will cost you in the region of NOK 300,- one way.

The bus terminal in Ålesund is next to the pier and there is a bus terminal at Moa also.

The fastest is route no: 628 which departs every half hour (15 and 45)

 

Thank you for this information I think we will try to get the bus and hopefully not get lost!

Carol

[I-Cruiser]

Thank you for this information I think we will try to get the bus and hopefully not get lost!

 

Carol

 

 

Its very easy to find. Moa Amfi at Moa is a large shoppingmall and the bus stops next to one of The entrances..

The mall opens at 10 am.

 

 

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[goldiemom]

Hi Lars! Another request for the walking map. Please send to: wbmayer@comcast.net

 

Thanks so much,

Barb

[I-Cruiser]

Hi Lars! Another request for the walking map. Please send to: wbmayer@comcast.net

 

Thanks so much,

Barb

 

Barb - its on its way. Have fun.

[I-Cruiser]

Here are a few interesting walking tours in Ålesund.

 

Tour 1: Ålesund Guided walk

AALE SUND S MUSEU M (OPTIONAL )

A stroll through Ålesund reveals a town full of colourful and

beautiful architecture as well as strong maritime traditions. Enjoy

the charming pedestrian zone and the picturesque fishing

harbour Brosundet where the fishermen sell their catch directly

from their boats. See the panoramic view of the town from the

lower part of Mount Aksla. Experience the distinctive Art Nouveau

architecture; the town was devastated by a fire a winter’s

night in 1904, leaving 10.000 people homeless. During a period

of three years, the entire town centre was rebuilt in this unique

style with a myriad of turrets, spires and medieval ornaments.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Guided walk through the town centre and the inner harbour.

Please note that the tour does not take the group all the way

up to the vantage point at Mount Aksla. Optional for this tour is

to include a visit to the town museum, Aalesunds Museum, that

gives a vivid insight into the history of Ålesund. The permanent

exhibitions are devoted to the great town fire in 1904, World War

II, as well as the development of the town as one of Norway’s

most prominent fishing- and shipping ports.

FIGURES & FACTS

Duration: 1,5 – 2 hours

Capacity: 20 pax per. guide

Season: All year

Note: Walking tour

Visit to AALESUNDS MUSEUM optional

 

***

 

Tour 2: Ålesund Guided walk &

The Art Nouveau Centre

In the great fire of 23 January 1904 the whole town of Ålesund

was destroyed, and between 1904–1907 a new town rose like

Bird Phoenix from the ashes. More than 400 houses were

designed by 50 Norwegian architects, strongly inspired by an

international influence of Art Nouveau and National Romanticism.

The town has a unique place in Norwegian architectural history.

Its international significance is confirmed through participation

in a European network of Art Nouveau cities including Glasgow,

Vienna, Barcelona, Brussels and Riga.

Visit the National Art Nouveau Centre located in a beautiful

building from this period. Enjoy “The Time Machine” that takes

you back to the great fire in 1904. Through a multi media show

it gives you a direct insight into the dramatic happening that

stormy winter night. Informative and entertaining!

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Guided walk through the town centre, the inner harbour and the

town park. The tour includes a visit to the Art Nouveau Centre.

Coffee & cakes are available at the Art Nouveau Centre.

FIGURES & FACTS

Duration: 2,5 hours, 3 hours including coffee & cakes

Capacity: 15 pax per. guide

Season: All year

Note: Walking tour

Visit to the ART NOUVEAU CENTRE included

Edited April 1, 2014 by I-Cruiser

[I-Cruiser]

Walking tours taken from the pdf brochure of Ålesund.

(I should really convert the pdf to a url...or something...:D)

 

3: H IKING THE SUGARLU MP MOUN TAIN

(SUKKER TOPPEN)

Admire the spectacular views from the peak of the Sukkertoppen

Mountain. The impressive sight of the town with a never ending

range of majestic snowcapped peaks in the background is just

unforgetable! Opposite you can enjoy the magnificent view of

the islands stretcing out into the Atlantic Ocean. Quite a contrast

– and well worth the climb!

TOUR DESCRIPTION

The tour starts with a short coach ride from the town centre

to the starting point of the hike, Hessa, approx. 4 km from the

town.

The hike goes on a small and narrow pathway along a ridge of

the mountain, Sukkertoppen. The hike to the peak of the mountain

takes approx. 1 hour. Coffee and cakes at the vantage point

before descending down from the mountain. The guide will carry

a thermos flask of coffee – the participants will carry their own

snack/cake. The guide will bring along a first-aid kit. Return to

the pier by coach.

FIGURES & FACTS

Duration: 3 hours

Capacity: 20 pax per. guide

Season: Summer

Note: Walking will incl. uneven and sometimes steep terrain

and can at times be wet in certain areas. Windbreaker

recommended. Good shoes required

[Pnutter81]

I just found this thread and look forward to many insights... I just booked a 14 Day cruise on the Rotterdam starting June 27th. We will have a verandah, but I got to thinking will it be too cold to really use it? Also besides Olden, where else can you see glaciers? My husband has never been close to one. I was wondering about this walking tour that seem to be in high demand :) might I have a look eljphoto@mac.com

 

 

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[I-Cruiser]

I just found this thread and look forward to many insights... I just booked a 14 Day cruise on the Rotterdam starting June 27th. We will have a verandah, but I got to thinking will it be too cold to really use it? Also besides Olden, where else can you see glaciers? My husband has never been close to one. I was wondering about this walking tour that seem to be in high demand :) might I have a look eljphoto@mac.com

 

 

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The walking tours are also posted in my 2 previous posts but I will send you the brochure.:)

 

June should be pleasant - Temps might reach 18C-20C. IMO it would be a must on a fjords cruise to have a balcony. This way you can step outside whenever you want to view the scenery, sail in/out. Imagine how lovely to sit on your balcony at midnight and its still daylight.

If I knew more about your itinerary I could give you a better answer but Olden is the one place to view glaciers.

I suppose your 14 days is made up of two 7 days cruises?

 

Lars

Edited April 1, 2014 by I-Cruiser

[Pnutter81]

Oh good grief, were they? Sorry about that. Thank you for sending :) here is the itinerary. We have never been to Norway but thought this was perfect for seeing the beauty of the them

 

MS Rotterdam - June 27th - July 11th

1: Embark Rotterdam

2: @ Sea

3: Flam

4: Ulvik

5: Stavenger

6: Kristiansand

7: @ Sea

8: Rotterdam

9: @ Sea

10: Eidfjord

11: Alesund

12: Geiranger

13: Bergen

14: @ Sea

15: Disembark Rotterdam

13

 

 

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[I-Cruiser]

Oh good grief, were they? Sorry about that. Thank you for sending :) here is the itinerary. We have never been to Norway but thought this was perfect for seeing the beauty of the them

 

MS Rotterdam - June 27th - July 11th

1: Embark Rotterdam

2: @ Sea

3: Flam

4: Ulvik

5: Stavenger

6: Kristiansand

7: @ Sea

8: Rotterdam

9: @ Sea

10: Eidfjord

11: Alesund

12: Geiranger

13: Bergen

14: @ Sea

15: Disembark Rotterdam

13

 

 

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:) no worries:)

 

I think this is a really thorough itinerary which covers both the "main" must see fjords (Geiranger - Flåm) to the less discovered places of Eidfjord and Ulvik.

I am sorry to say but none of the ports are really close to any glacier. Does HAL have tours to Jostedalsbreen from Flåm?

[Pnutter81]

Not sure... It is so far out, june 2015, nothing is listed for excursions. Of the places listed what activities would you suggest for an active outdoor couple?

 

 

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[I-Cruiser]

Not sure... It is so far out, june 2015, nothing is listed for excursions. Of the places listed what activities would you suggest for an active outdoor couple?

 

 

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Would you be able to check the tours for this year? I know some cruise lines - like Celebrity- let you see the tours offered on their website. Not sure if HAL does this.

 

Norway is all about the nature and the beautiful scenery. If you like hiking many ports offers some stunning hikes.

Hikes in Geiranger and Flåm is covered in posts on this thread/or forum with itineraries.

I am not sure about Eidfjord and Ulvik but I am sure there are some lovely hikes.

Norway is all about the outdoors so it will be ideal for you. All the ports can be done diy thought I would recommend a mix of transport/tours/on your own.

I know many going to Norway this year are avid hikers and I hope the come back and write a review.

[HeyPorter]

Disney cruise line will visit the Fjords in 2015. This is the first time Disney visits the land of "Frozen".

 

We will be on the first sailing! 06/06/2015!

 

Departing from Copenhagen 06/06

Day at Sea 06/07

Stavanger 06/08

Alesund 06/09

Geiranger 06/10

Bergen 06/11

Day at Sea 06/12

Arrive Copenhagen 06/13

 

We just booked a couple of days ago and haven't even begun to think about port adventures since we're still over a year out.