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station of Alnes . For that end-of-the-world feeling, climb to the circular balcony via the
five floors of this all-wood structure. Each displays the canvases of Norwegian artist and
Godøy resident Ørnulf Opdahl.
Giske
Giske was the home of Gange-Rolv (known as Rollon in France, he's also claimed by Vi-
gra), the Viking warrior who besieged Paris. He subsequently founded the Duchy of Nor-
mandy in 911 and was an ancestor of England's William the Conqueror. Highlight of the
island is its ornate 12th-century church (adult/child incl guided tour Nkr20/10; 10am-5pm
Mon-Sat, 1-7pm Sun mid-Jun-mid-Aug) . Built largely of marble, its real jewels are the elabor-
ately carved polychrome altarpiece and pulpit. The island's Makkevika marshes are a
prime spot for birdwatching. Nowadays, it's renowned for its annual free music festival
( www.verdensbestefestival.no ) , with music of all genres, on the last Saturday in July.
Valderøy
On Valderøy, the Skjonghellaren caves have revealed bones of Arctic fox, sea otter and
ringed seal, plus evidence of human occupation at least 2000 years ago. In the northwest of
the island, they're reached by a breezy 500m walk from the parking spot between cliff and
shoreline, then a steep five-minute boulder scramble.
Vigra
Vigra has Ålesund's airport as well as Blindheimssanden (also called Blimsand), a long
white-sand beach.
Molde
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Molde, hugging the shoreline at the wide mouth of Romsdalsfjorden, is known as the
'Town of Roses' for its fertile soil, rich vegetation and mild climate. But the town's chief
claim to fame is its annual jazz festival, held in July.
 
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