GodøyaGodøya at a Glance
About Godøya
Godøya (Godøy) is an island in Giske municipality, Møre og Romsdal county on Norway’s west coast, noted for coastal scenery and the Alnes Lighthouse at its northern tip.
The island offers coastal walking paths, sea cliffs and vantage points popular with visitors and photographers; the Alnes Lighthouse is a principal attraction and viewpoint. Local roads and footpaths connect the small settlements and shoreline features.
Alnes Lighthouse dates from the 19th century and the island has a history of fishing and small-scale farming; modern transport links have improved access while the island retains a largely rural character.
Godøya is part of the Sunnmøre archipelago west of the town of Ålesund and is accessed by the regional road network that links several islands via undersea tunnels and bridges.
- Alnes Lighthouse: Operates as a coastal waypoint and visitor site at the northern tip; reached by a short walk along coastal paths from the village.
- Connections: Connected to neighbouring islands and the mainland via the regional road network and undersea tunnel links, giving easy vehicle access from Ålesund and surrounding communities.
What to See#
- Alnes Lighthouse: A 19th-century lighthouse at the northern point, set beside a small fishing hamlet and known as a local viewpoint.
Best Time to Visit Godøya
Best visited in summer for easy coastal walking and ferry connections; winter offers dramatic light but harsher conditions.
Weather & Climate near Godøya
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1504 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 5° | -2° | 145 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.8h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 5° | -2° | 122 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.5h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 114 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 80 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 6° | 64 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 14° | 11° | 75 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 19.3h |
| July | Good | 11° - 15° | 13° | 85 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.4h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 16° | 14° | 117 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.7h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 13° | 11° | 178 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 6° - 11° | 5° | 176 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 175 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 173 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.7h |
How to Get to Godøya
Godøya is located off the coast of Ålesund in Møre og Romsdal. Access is by road via the Godøy Tunnel (road connection to the mainland) from Ålesund; local ferries and coastal services operate in the region for surrounding islands.
Tips for Visiting Godøya
- If visiting the Godøya viewpoint (Alnes Lighthouse), time the trip for late afternoon light; the lighthouse and coast are dramatic then.
- Check local ferry/tidal timetables if approaching by small craft-sea conditions in the fjord can change quickly.