Alnes Lighthouse
Alnes fyr
A white-and-red lighthouse on Godøy island northwest of Ålesund, with the open Atlantic and rocky beaches in front; locals come here to watch the sunset.
Alnes Lighthouse stands at the northern tip of Godøy, at the fishing village of Alnes. Built in 1853, the current tower dates from a 1936 rebuild and has a white exterior with a red roof. Inside there is a small exhibition, a gallery, and a café (open in summer). Visitors can climb up to look out over the Atlantic. The rocks and pebble beach in front of the lighthouse are good for walking, and the Storhornet mountain behind it has hiking trails. On summer evenings, the sun setting over the sea is spectacular. It is about a 25-minute drive from Ålesund through the undersea tunnel.
Opening hours
Lighthouse exhibit in summer approx. 11:00–17:00; outdoor areas all day
Nearby sights
- Giske Island & Giske Church
- Atlantic Sea-Park
- Sukkertoppen
- Skjonghelleren Cave
- Ålesund Church
- Ålesund Fishery Museum
- Molja Lighthouse
- Jugendstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Centre)