Fishing Legacy Of Alesund

OVERVIEW

Delve into the rich fishing heritage of Ålesund by browsing a museum and then boarding a boat to fish in the deep waters of the fjord. On the walk to the Fisheries Museum, the guide will describe how the fishing industry has changed over the centuries. Still, nothing is quite so enlightening as seeing the evidence firsthand in the museum. The exhibits will show how fishing has deeply influenced Ålesund and the surrounding area and how fishing boats have evolved from open eight-oared vessels to today’s modern fishing vessels. The exhibit showcasing klippfisk – a Norwegian staple of dried salted cod – will reveal another aspect of the industry. You will get the opportunity to catch cod with a rod from a traditional fishing boat as it cruises Borgundfjorden, a shallow arm of a larger fjord. These waters are teeming with Norwegian Atlantic cod, a low-calorie high-protein white fish that thrives in cold water.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Fish for Norwegian cod while cruising one of the fjords off Ålesund.
• Discover how fishing has influenced the area while browsing the Fisheries Museum.
• Hear entertaining commentary about fishing as you walk through Ålesund.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.