Aalesund and its surroundings
Aalesund is located on the west coast of Norway and has a population of 40.000 inhabitants. The town is the main fishing port in Norway and approximately one third of the total export of fish and fish products goes through Aalesund customs. As a spin-off of the fishing industry Aalesund has become the centre of business and industry in the region.
Aalesund was devastated by fire in 1904, and was later (by help of inter alia the Emperor William II of Germany) completely rebuilt in the prevalent style - Art Nouveau. Nowadays, Aalesund is one of the very few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, with an atmosphere and distinctive character valued by inhabitants and visitors alike. The scenery from the mountain close to the town centre is unique.
The region surrounding Aalesund is one of the world's leading crossroads and a cluster of expertise for the fishing industry - deep sea fishing, fish farming, fish processing and other maritime activities such as ship design, ship construction and production of ship equipment. These industries are responsible for the development of some of the best and most advanced fishing vessels and offshore oil service vessels in the world. Local companies like Rolls Royce Marine Technology and Aker Maritime are also servicing the ship building industry world-wide. The region is also the centre of the Norwegian furniture industry.
The region is famous for its beautiful scenery with high mountains and blue fjords, of which the Geiranger fjord is one of the most attractive tourist places in Norway.
The climate is less severe than might be expected from its geographical location (N 62 degrees), with mild winters and cool summers. As the sea, the woods and the mountains are easily accessible, the possibilities for out-door and sport activities are excellent, both in the summer and winter season.
For further information see: www.visitalesund.com
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