You are never far from the water in the wonderful Norwegian town of Ålesund. One of Norway's most distinctive looking towns, Ålesund is packed with fascinating architecture and history in a truly ...

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 ...

Ravaged by fire more than 100 years ago, this remote Scandinavian town bounced back to become one of Europe’s most scenic ...

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 ...