Sukkertoppen
The “Sugar Tower” on Hessa peninsula west of town; from the summit you get a 360-degree view of Ålesund, its islands, and the distant mountains.
Sukkertoppen rises to 314 meters and is named for its resemblance to a tower of sugar cubes. It lies at Hessa, the western end of central Ålesund. The trailhead is in the Hessa residential area. The round trip takes about 2–3 hours, and the final stretch is steep and rocky, so sturdy non-slip shoes are needed. The summit offers a broader view than Aksla, taking in the old town, the islands of the outer Atlantic, and the Sunnmøre Alps all at once. After rain the paths are slippery, and summiting is not recommended in wet weather.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Atlantic Sea-Park
- Ålesund Church
- Ålesund Fishery Museum
- Jugendstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Centre)
- Molja Lighthouse
- Brosundet
- Ålesund Art Nouveau Town
- Aalesunds Museum