In a nutshell

Fancy a bit of climbing? Limber up your arms and legs and treat yourself to an unusual perspective on the city and the Alesund archipelago, by climbing the Mount Aksla via ferrata. A harness, plenty of energy and an expert local climbing guide are all you need to conquer the Fjellstua lookout in an adrenaline-filled experience with unmatched views.

Main stops

A walk through the center and urban park of Alesund
Climb of the via ferrata to the viewpoint on Mount Aksla
Descent via the panoramic steps and through the park to the pier

The programme

There are those who think “via ferrata” and “urban” don't go together, and then there are those who have been to Alesund. Because this town is where the only Norwegian via ferrata in the center of a city can be found.
With your local guide, you'll leave immediately for a short walk through the streets of the center and the trees in the city park: between stories and anecdotes, you'll be at the bottom of Mount Aksla before you know it.
Once your harness and helmet are on, you're good to go! Seen from below, the granite wall that leads to the Fjellstua balcony seems to go on forever, but don't fear: it's only 250 meters, and the climb is as easy as it is spectacular.
More or less halfway up, there's also a wooden bench where you can catch your breath, enjoying a bit of fresh, salty air from the North Sea, and snapping a few pictures.
One last push and you've arrived: in front of you, the archipelago and the Art Nouveau historic center of Alesund stretch out before you; in the background lie the Sunnmøre Alps.
By now, the adrenaline will be sky high: let it subside as you descend the 418 panoramic steps that bring you... back down to earth!

Good to know

This experience will be narrated in English.
No climbing experience necessary.
Minimum weight: 40 kg. Maximum weight: 120 kg.