Ålesund: Skjonghelleren Cave & Signalen Summit Hike

Explore Skjonghelleren sea cave, then hike to Signalen for 360° Atlantic views on a 3-hour small-group guided trip from Ålesund.
Step into Norway’s deep past on a guided outdoor adventure on Valderøy Island, just outside Ålesund. Your experience begins at Skjonghelleren, one of Norway’s largest sea caves and a significant archaeological site linked to the Ice Age. As you explore the cave area, your guide brings the landscape to life with stories about glaciers, prehistoric life, and the earliest human presence along the Norwegian coast.

After the cave visit, continue on a moderate coastal hike through terrain shaped by ice, wind, and the Atlantic. Follow rugged paths across natural surfaces as you make your way toward Valderøy’s high point, learning how geology and history are written into the coastline.

The trail culminates at Signalen, the highest summit on the island. From the top, take in a 360-degree panorama over the Atlantic Ocean, Ålesund, surrounding islands, and—on clear days—the dramatic Sunnmøre Alps. With a small group and an expert local guide, this tour blends archaeology, geology, and scenery into one focused, memorable hike.

Return to Ålesund with a deeper understanding of the coast—and a camera roll full of wide-open views.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.