Plunge into the fascinating world of Norwegian marine life on a visit to a world-class aquarium complex just minutes from central Alesund. Its unique seaside location sets the stage, and Atlantic Sea Park’s thousands of finned denizens provide the colorful entertainment. Expect to see shoals of herring, anglerfish, eel, mackerel, halibut, cod and more in an array of saltwater talks that hold up to a million gallons of seawater and are designed to together represent the region’s full range of underwater environments. The main tank’s massive acrylic observation wall enables unobstructed viewing. Meanwhile, one of the park’s outdoor pools teems with charming Humboldt penguins; another hosts local harbor seals who make this a regular destination for feedings. Touch tanks offer interactive access to lobster, crabs, anemones and urchins. All told, this is a fitting must-see while here in Norway’s fisheries capital. So is the amazing view you’ll get from a stop at the Mount Askla terrace on the way back to town.