Seniors Are Heading North

Ålesund and Sunnmore are getting more and more visitor attention with many senior tourists taking in the Art Nouveau style architecture of Alesund, its surrounding fjords and the high peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps.  Some refer to Alesund as an Art Nouveau destination.

The architecture makes it different from any other city in all of Norway… and enjoy that Norwegian accent. The Jugend style buildings has many ornaments, and are mostly in very good and authentic condition. This one is in the typical Jugend architecture.

Lonely Planet pinpoints the location for us along with a great introduction to the city. It’s the largest city in the area with about 40,000 cool inhabitants. Wikitravel fills in the blanks for a nice itinerary all ready for your arrival. Darn ads (skip it in 5 seconds), but this is a nice YouTube presentation.

Here’s a great view of the shoreline as a cruise ship pulls away to go on to its next Norway destination. Did you see that neat roof with soil on top? Ålesund is a popular port stop for cruises and should you chooses to make this your choice, here’s is some advice for passengers.

TripAdvisor and Virtual Tourist Beat Us There

TripAdvisor highlights 39 different attractions that senior visitors will want to check out. Number One was the Atlanterhavsparken, Great North Atlantic Aquarium. Virtual Tourist has a nice travel guide to use including nightlife, shopping, local customs, restaurants, things to do and more.

So, if you are not well acquainted with Norway, here are some facts about the country that will help senior visitors feel more comfortable. Note the coast of arms that symbolizes the importance of fishing for the city. Consider dining at the Fjellstua that is the city’s oldest dining place (100 yrs. old in 2003). And the Sjøbua, a fresh seafood restaurant, looks inviting from its location in an old wharf-side warehouse in the heart of beautiful Alesund.

And be ready for this…The Geirangerfjord in a 360 degree view.  WOW! This one is totally awesome. The Geirangerfjord is unique and exceptionally beautiful – which is why this fjord landscape is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Norway has lots of offer senior visitors. It’s one beautiful country!

A Bucket List Possibility?

Ålesund may lack the pulse that larger cities often have, but then city pulse might not be the prime reason senior travelers choose a destination. Few destinations can be better suited to offer senior visitors a varied experience.  Do enjoy exploring Ålesund.  jeb