The city of Ålesund is known for the big fire in 1904. After a period of planning, the town was rebuilt in stone, brick and mortar in Jugendstil (Art Nouveau), the architectural style of the time. Places to visit the Jugend style centre, the Atlantic Sea Park, Sunnmøre Museum and Childrens Playland.
Distance from Troll Fjordhytter: about two hours with car and ferry.