Alesund : Profile

Location

This important port is one of the most attractive towns in Norway. It is also home to one of Europe’s largest fishing fleets. It is approximately midway between Bergan and Trondheim.

It is is also on the northern side of the open sea passage of Stadt. In the summer months, the Redningsselskapet (Norwegian Sea Rescue Service) provides a convoy service across this stretch of coast to Maloy.

Clearance

Customs
(in office opposite the kiosk by the bridge)
Tel:+47 70 16 34 00/ 70 10 13 40(out of hours)
Opening Hours: Closes 15.30 (Fridays)

Docking

Most visitors' moorings are on the pontoons at the southern end of the inner harbour which are reached via the entance on the northern side of the island. At busy times there may be another pontoon in the outer harbour.

Brosundet
(City Centre)
Tel:+47 70 16 34 00 (Harbour office)
Winter moorings at inner city pontoons.

Gjestbrygge
Alesund Inner Harbour
These guest pontoons have water and electricity. Payment is made at the kiosk by the bridge. Toilets, showers and laundrette also available.

Harbour Master
(Oscar Tvedt)
Tel:+47 91667556

Norvevika (Alesund Seilforening)
Pb 163, 6001 Alesund
Tel:+47 70125787
Well protected pontoon system with a locked gate approximately 3 kms from town centre. Winter berths may be available for visiting yachts. They also winter boats ashore (Winter membership may be required as this is a non-commercial enterprise).

Yacht Clubs

Norvevika (Alesund Seilforening) [see above]

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