The storm is still raging on the Atlantic. We can also feel its effects. It is heavily cloudy. Little light. Actually, it fits the winter season.[/uploads/802be464046eeef2f63e5e1a7b6bbadb_large.jpg]We reach Ålesund, the second city on our journey. Ålesund burned down completely in 1905. Emperor Wilhelm II was a passionate fan of Norway [/fil/destination/594e6be97412bcbe3fea260a/norway] and immediately helped by sending three ships with building materials. Therefore, Ålesund is still an important Jugendstil city today.[/uploads/d0c07fb0edf84b4952b6e029f34cd450_large.jpg][/uploads/ef6f2ba4d6d308cc717f814e37cbf256_large.jpg] Climbing Mount Aksla with 418 steps is not a big challenge. At the end, you have a beautiful view of the city.[/uploads/5d520531aa97780fc972275c4e74ea91_large.jpg]