Sunnmøre Museum
An open-air museum on the bay east of town, gathering more than 50 traditional farmhouses along with replicas of boats from the Viking era to the Middle Ages.
Sunnmøre Museum lies on Borgund Bay, about 5 km east of central Ålesund. The grounds hold more than 50 relocated traditional wooden houses, boathouses, and mills. The ship hall displays wooden boats from the Viking Age to modern times, along with replicas. Next door, the Middelaldersenteret (Medieval Centre) presents archaeological finds from Borgund, a nearby medieval market town. Craft demonstrations are held in summer. Visitors can reach it by city bus; plan for half a day.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–16:00 (extended in summer; may close Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Mount Aksla (Fjellstua)
- Aalesunds Museum
- Ålesund Art Nouveau Town
- Brosundet
- Jugendstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Centre)
- Molja Lighthouse
- Ålesund Fishery Museum
- Ålesund Church