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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Ålesund is a picturesque Norwegian city renowned for its ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ålesund could introduce a limit on cruise ship tourists. Pictured is a cruise ship in Ålesund. Photo by carmen dominguez on Unsplash Please, login for more ...

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The northernmost town in the world, Ny-Ålesund, has for more than 30 years hosted the UK’s Arctic Research Station – the nation’s only permanent infrastructure at the Earth’s northern pole. Located on ...