It’s impossible to walk swiftly in Ålesund—there is simply too much to see. This is a city of color, shape and detail, and taking your time pays off in big ways. Spread across seven islands on the ...

Instead of sticking to Oslo, Stockholm or Helsinki, consider exploring town by town for a fuller, more authentic Nordic experience. Norway’s Sunnmøre district is a perfect place to start; located on ...

Central Ålesund is defined by its eye-catching architecture, very different from other Norwegian coastal towns. Regardless of the weather, Ålesund is one of Norway’s most attractive towns thanks to ...

Perched on the edge of Norway's dramatic coastline, Ålesund is a town that seems almost too beautiful to be real. After a devastating fire in 1904, this coastal gem was rebuilt in stunning Art Nouveau ...

The winter travel season tends to be dominated by skiers and snowboarders all ranting and raving about their favorite mountains and which ones get the best snow. (And I should know — I am perhaps the ...

The team explores unique, food, art, and culture on the west coast of Norway Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway’s west coast. Frida meets up with a local ...

On Monday, the parish community of Our Lady’s Church in Ålesund, a port town on the west coast of Norway, gathered for a day of prayer dedicated to the unborn in the wake of new abortion laws in the ...