Alnes Lighthouse, Godøya

Name: Alnes Lighthouse
Address: Godøya, Norway

#1 among attractions in Godøya

Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Alnes lighthouse was established in 1852 to guide fishing boats safely to the harbor of the small fishing community of Alnes on Godøy island on the west coast of Norway. It is located on the north side of Godøy island in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, about 4 kilometres northwest of Leitebakk. ()

Local name: Alnes fyr Coordinates: 62°28'60"N, 5°58'0"E

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Godøya Norway

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Alnes Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Atlanterhavsparken, Giske Church, Valderøy Church, Giske Bridge.

4.3 miE
Aquarium with many cold water species
Atlanterhavsparken, Ålesund
110 min walk • Nestled in the rugged beauty of Ålesund, Norway, Atlanterhavsparken stands out as a premier aquatic experience, offering visitors an intimate glimpse into the marine life of the North Atlantic. This unique zoo specializes in the underwater world, providing a home for...
2.9 miE
Church
Giske Church, Giske Island
74 min walk • Giske Church is a 12th-century marble parish church of the Church of Norway in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south side of the island of Giske, about 10 kilometres northwest of the town of Ålesund.
5.4 miE
Church
Valderøy Church, Valderøya
138 min walk • Valderøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south side of the village of Nordstrand on the island of Valderøya. It is the church for the Valderøy parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre.
3.9 miNE
Bridge
Giske Bridge
100 min walk • The Giske Bridge is a concrete beam bridge between the islands of Valderøya and Giske in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The bridge is 552 metres long, the longest span is 52 metres, and the maximum clearance to the sea is 17 metres. The bridge has 11 spans.
4.7 miN
Lighthouse
Erkna Lighthouse
120 min walk • Erkna Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in the municipality of Giske, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It was established in 1869, and automated in 1988.
7 miNE
Area
Giske Wetlands System, Vigra Island
178 min walk • The Giske Wetlands System is a Ramsar site located in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It consists of six separate protected areas: two nature reserves and four wildlife sanctuaries.
1.9 miSE
Church
Godøy Chapel, Godøya
48 min walk • Godøy Chapel is a chapel of the Church of Norway in Sunndal Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the small island of Godøy. It is an annex chapel in the Giske parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre. The stone chapel was built in 1953 using plans drawn up by the architect O.S.
6.6 miNE
Church
Vigra Church, Vigra Island
168 min walk • Vigra Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haram Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Vigra, about 3 kilometres southwest of the village of Roald.
5.1 miE
Island
Hessa, Ålesund
130 min walk • Hessa or Heissa is an island in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is the westernmost island in the municipality and it is one of the main islands in the island-city of Ålesund.
7.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Sulafjorden, Sula Island
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Church
Skarbøvik Church, Ålesund
122 min walk • Skarbøvik Church is a chapel of the Church of Norway in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the village of Skarbøvik on the island of Heissa. It is an annex chapel for the Ålesund parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre.