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Aksla, 418 steps above the town
Your local guide
Terje Giske
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Highlights
- Four hundred and eighteen steps, counted off
- A town spread across its own islands
- Fjords running off in different directions
- A route toward Geiranger, pointed out
- Ålesund's best view, climbed on camera
About this tour
This session climbs the Kongens utsikt stairway to Aksla, the viewpoint above Ålesund's town centre. You see the four hundred and eighteen steps gradually reveal the town below and, from the top, the full spread of islands and fjords around it. Terje points out which fjord leads further out toward Geiranger.
He climbs at a steady, honest pace, since the steps are real work even filmed rather than walked. At the top he slows right down, and questions about the different fjords visible come up as the view settles.
This suits anyone who wants Ålesund's best view without climbing the stairs themselves. It pairs with Terje's flatter session along Molovegen for a different kind of coastal view.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Ålesund before heading out.
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The 418 steps 21 min
The camera climbs the Kongens utsikt stairway, and I count off sections of the four hundred and eighteen steps while the town gradually appears below.
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The summit view 21 min
From the top you see Ålesund spread across its islands and the fjords running off in different directions, and I point out which fjord leads toward Geiranger.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Ålesund: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Fish cakes (fiskekaker) and Volsdalen, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Oslo time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Ålesund, showing you The 418 steps and The summit view live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the Aksla stairway live with my phone.
Times shown in Oslo time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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