The best hike in Norway is found in Alesund - seaside city that offers a rewarding Aksla hike with 360 degree views of the fjords. The city of Alesund is an easy day trip from Oslo, and the plane ride is worth a trip in itself as it offers a scenic aerial view of the fjords. There city is easily manageable for a day trip, as the center of town is compact and quaint, filled with cobblestone streets and shops and nearby hikes. It is one of the top places to visit for fjords in Scandinavia.

Here are the photo opportunities in Alesund, Norway:

1. Alesund Harbor:
The harbor of Alesund is filled with boats and lined with cobblestone streets, flowers, and quaint restaurants. Many of the shops are closed on Sundays, however we were greeted with a street procession from on of the town churches.

​2. Hiking
Bring your hiking shoes to Alesund because the views from the tops of the peaks are stunning. The Fjellstua hike can be seen from the harbor with a series of switchback steps that lead to the top of the mountain. Although the steps look daunting from below, it takes only about a half hour to climb the 418 steps and the trail has plenty of vantage points to stop and take photos. The top is a rewarding 360 degree view of the town center, Sunnmøre Alps, and fjords. There is also a restaurant where visitors can enjoy the view, as well as additional hiking trails.

3. Fjords
The fjords of Alesund can be visited via car or ferry. Alesund is situated on two fjords: Hjørund and Geiranger fjords,

4. Jugendstilsenteret Museum
The city offers an excellent museum called Jugendstilsenteret, which has an interactive fifteen minute time travel presentation that provides an interesting context into the history of Alesund and its rebirth after the fires of 1904.
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