Nørvasundet

We’re now crossing Nørvasundet, one of the important junctions in Ålesund. On either side of the sound are places that tell the story of both the region’s past and its future. To the right is NTNU in Ålesund, a modern university that attracts students from around the world. Here, the next generation of engineers, ship designers, and marine researchers is educated, continuing Sunnmøre’s strong maritime tradition. On the opposite side lies the Sunnmøre Museum, an open-air museum with historic buildings, boats, and settings that show how people along the coast lived and worked over the centuries. Down by the road, we also pass the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center, where research, business, and education come together to shape the maritime solutions of tomorrow. It is a place that gathers much of the pride and identity of modern Sunnmøre.