Nørvasundet

We’re now crossing Nørvasundet, one of the most important junctions in Ålesund. On both sides of the sound, you’ll find places that tell the story of both the city’s past and its future. To the right is NTNU in Ålesund, a modern university that attracts students from all over the world. Here, the next generation of engineers, ship designers, and marine researchers are trained — continuing Sunnmøre’s proud maritime traditions. Across the sound lies the Sunnmøre Museum, an open-air museum with historic wooden houses, boats, and buildings that show how people lived and worked along the coast for hundreds of years. Down by the road, you’ll also pass the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center, where business, research, and education come together to create tomorrow’s maritime innovations. It’s a place that truly embodies the spirit and pride of modern Sunnmøre.