Hamburg, Germany

Alesund is a Norwegian port town located in the North-West, which owes much of its architectural prowess to the fact that it had to be rebuilt anew in 1904 in Art Nouveau style after a big fire outbreak. The mountain of Aksla is where the best views in town can be enjoyed from. The mountain has 418 steps which lead to the town park. Ålesund is a good base for trips to the surrounding fjords such as the Geirangerfjord

For a long time, Hammerfest was the northernmost city in the world. Today, the city's slogan is still "the most northern town in Europe". The city has some attractions where you can learn about the history of the city and the Arctic Ocean. In the suburb of Fuglenes, you can examine the meridian stone. From the vantage point of Salen, 80 meters above the city, you have a beautiful view.

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The largest settlement of Svalbard was established in the 20th century. After suffering some damages during World War II, it was again rebuilt. It is for exactly that reason that the town is very modern. The colourful houses really bring out the charm in the city. Due to the relatively temperate climate, Longyearbyen is home to many plant species which are threatened with extinction. You will also be able to observe a various species of animals here.

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