Kayaking and sauna in Ålesund
Kayaking and sauna in Ålesund
See Ålesund from the water at its most atmospheric. This guided winter sea-kayaking tour traces sheltered waterways and the elegant Art Nouveau waterfront, with photo stops and stories from a local guide. Warm up afterwards at Svai Sauna, the city’s coolest spot to unwind with fjord views.
Direction: Northbound
Disembarkation port: Ålesund
Embarkation port: Ålesund
Time: 10:15 -13:00
Meal: None
Minimum age: 12 years
About the excursion
The starting point is just a few minutes' walk from the port. Included in the price: single or double kayak, safety briefing, guiding, splash covers, paddles, life jackets, wetsuits, gloves and shoes. It is recommended that guests wear thermal underwear. Participants must be at least twelve years old. Norwegian and English guiding.
Highlights
Guided paddle past Ålesund’s Art Nouveau cityscape
Stories and photo stops along calm, scenic routes
All technical gear and safety briefing included
Post-paddle session at Svai Sauna to relax and re-heat
Ålesund was devastated by a fire in 1904. In record time, the town rose from the ashes, and large brick houses and boathouses in the art nouveau style characterise the city.
Kayaking in the harbour, along quays and under bridges, you get to see the town's harmonious architectural style from an interesting angle, and there are plenty of opportunities for taking great photos.
Ålesund developed from the fishing industry, and kayaking in the harbour may mean close encounters with big and small fishing boats. Maybe fishermen selling their catch along the quay will be the subject of a photo from your kayaking excursion?
All guests will be provided with drysuits/wetsuits, gloves and wetsuit shoes so that, even on colder days or in winter, they are well prepared.
Our voyages
NorthboundThe Magical Fjords of Norway
Bergen → Trondheim
NorthboundVoyage North
Bergen → Kirkenes
North- and southboundRound Voyage
Bergen → Kirkenes → Bergen
