Enjoy the impressive view of Engenbreen, a glacier tongue of Svartisen extending down towards Holandsfjorden.
Enjoy the impressive view of Engenbreen, a glacier tongue of Svartisen extending down towards Holandsfjorden.
Visit Svartisen and enjoy spectacular views of Engenbreen from Brestua. Travel by bus and ferry through beautiful coastal scenery, with time for coffee and local pastries beside the glacier.
View of Engenbreen, one of Svartisen’s impressive glacier tongues, with Engenbrevatnet in the foreground.
Brestua is a café and viewpoint by Engenbrevatnet, offering beautiful views of Engenbreen and the landscape surrounding Svartisen.
The ferry takes you across Holandsfjorden in 10 minutes, with beautiful views of Engenbreen in the background.
From Brestua, you can enjoy the view of Engenbreen through the window, with the option to have a cup of coffee and local pastries inside the café.
From Ørnes, we travel by bus to Holandsvika and continue by ferry across Holandsfjorden to Litlvika. From here, we walk to Brestua, where you can enjoy the view of Engenbreen and have a cup of coffee before we return by ferry and bus to Bodø. Wear good shoes and warm, windproof clothing.
Ålesund is beautifully situated between fjord and mountains and is famous for its distinctive Art Nouveau architecture. On this excursion, you’ll explore the town’s highlights on foot and finish with a stunning view from Aksla City Mountain – one of Norway’s most iconic urban viewpoints.
At the foot of Aksla, the hike begins — a pleasant climb up to Rundskue and onward to the main viewpoint at the top. Here you’ll be rewarded with spectacular panoramic views over the town, surrounding islands, and the Sunnmøre Alps in the distance. The descent follows the famous 418 steps back down to the city centre.
During the walk, you’ll enjoy local snacks and drinks while your guide shares stories and insights about life in Ålesund.
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