Cities
Molde
Roses, jazz and peak panorama
When it comes to Molde, there are four things you simply cannot miss: roses, jazz, panoramic views and football. If you talk to a Norwegian about Molde, most will refer to it as The Town of The Roses due to the city's many lush rose gardens. The term was first coined in 1913 as a brand name for marketing the city. Jazz fans from around the world come to experience the Molde International Jazz Festival staged in Molde every summer. The music festival is Europe's oldest annual jazz festival. All Molde comes alive with music when many thousands come to the city during the festival week.
222 mountain peaks
Molde is located along the Romsdalsfjord and is known for its beautiful surroundings and fantastic views. From the viewpoint Varden (407 masl) you can enjoy the vista of the 222 mountain peaks in the Molde panorama. You can get there in 10 minutes by car from the city center, or an hour on foot. At the top is the restaurant Vardestua, where you can stop for refreshments while resting your eyes on the mountain tops.
Architecture and Romsdal history
Once you are here, you cannot help but notice Aker Stadion and its nearest neighbor Scandic Seilet. Both the hotel by the sea and the football stadium where Molde FK is located were designed by Molde architect Kjell Kosberg. Aker Station has a granite stone and glass façade, while large parts of the Scandic Seilet, which is built on stilts in the sea, towers magnificently 82 meters above sea level.
At Romsdalsmuseet in Molde you can learn more about the history and way of life in Romsdal. For those interested in architecture, we recommend visiting the museum building Krona, which opened in 2016. This is an architectural attraction with distinctive wooden structures both inside and out.
Urban skiing, climbing tower and diving board with mountain views
From the center of Molde it is only a 10 minute drive to Tusten Ski Lifts and the Climbing Park Høyt og Lavt. The ski resort boasts over 500 meters of altitude with raw freeriding, spectacular views and perhaps Norway's best and safest children's slope. Close to the ski resort you can enjoy climbing trails in the forest, a climbing tower with climbing wall, and a free fall simulator.The climbing park also features activities adapted to the youngest and the oldest in your travel group; everyone receives training before embarking on the adventure. Also stop by Moldebadet, an indoor water park in an idyllic location in the heart of Molde city. This spa offers various pool experiences and activities, as well as its own shop and café.
Norway's longest continuous stone staircase
When you visit Molde, taking a mountain hike in the ocean gap or on peaks in Romsdalen are nearby delights. On the island paradise Midsund you will find Norway's longest continuous stone staircase. The Midsund stairs consist of four stair systems up to different peaks. Here, steep mountain sides meet the ocean and give you a great 360-degree view of the ocean gap on the horizon, mountains, and valleys - a unique place for enjoying both sunrise and sunset.
Travel inspiration
What to see and do in Molde
Culture
Romsdal museum - Krona
Molde
Romsdal Folk Museum expanded with a new building, Krona, which opened 2016.
Bathing and wellness
Nausta - floating sauna in Molde
Molde
Nausta is an architect designed floating sauna where you can bathe or enjoy the Moldefjord all year round. A place to relax by the sea in the center of Molde.
Adventure parks and animals
Salmon Center Molde
Molde
Through exciting experiences on land and at sea, visitors at Salmon Centre Molde get an insight in modern and sustainable production of Norwegian farmed salmon.
Culture
The Vicarage at Nesset
Molde
Discover the childhood home of the famous Norwegian writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize of Literature in 1903.
Outdoor activities and nature
Mountain hike - Eidsvågtraversen
Molde
This hike outside Molde offers a unique experience with fantastic views throughout the journey from Meisalvatnet via Storhaugen, Middagshaugen to Prestaksla.
Sightseeing
City walk in Molde
Molde
Form Molde harbour you enter directly into the center of Molde where you easily may walk to the attractions of the town
Adventure parks and animals
Høyt & Lavt climbing park Molde
Molde
Experience an exciting world from the treetops! Høyt & Lavt (High & Low) has 7 climbing routes with 58 appliances and 6 zip-lines, a climbing tower with quick jump, net box and a climbing wall. Come and try the trails hanging high in the forest at Tusten, only 6 km from Molde centre. Exciting and challenging trails for all ages, from 3 years and up.
Outdoor activities and nature
Island hopping with bike on the coast of Romsdal and Nordmøre
Molde
This cycling tour starts in Molde and proceeds to Midsund, Aukra, Ona, Bud, the Atlantic Road and ends with up in Kristiansund.
Culture
The Royal Birch and the Peace Grove
Molde
The royal birch by Glomstua in Molde is a national symbol and memorial to the German occupation of Norway.
Sightseeing
Tour suggestion by car from Molde - Atlantic Road and Bud
Molde
MOLDE-BUD-ATLANTIC ROAD-KRISTIANSUND – feel the power of the mighty ocean
Adventure parks and animals
Kringstadbukta beach in Molde
Molde
Kringstadbukta is a popular bay and beach around 4 km south of Molde.
Bathing and wellness
Nausta - floating sauna in Molde
Molde
Nausta is an architect designed floating sauna where you can bathe or enjoy the Moldefjord all year round. A place to relax by the sea in the center of Molde.
How to get here
Travel to and around Nordmøre and Romsdal by car, bus, train, boat and plane. Visit amazing attractions such as the Atlantic Road, Trollstigen and Romsdalseggen ridge. Here you will find information about transport in Northwest.
Getting to and around NorthwestWhere to eat and sleep
Food and drink
Restaurant Hav
Molde
Restaurant Hav is idyllically located by the seaside in the center of Molde. Offers a menu of sea delicacies for a memorable dining experience
Accommodation
Scandic Seilet
Molde
Scandic Seilet Hotel in Molde is Northwest Norway's most spectacular hotel! With unique architecture and stunning views of the Romsdalsalpene.
Accommodation
Thon Hotel Moldefjord
Molde
Thon Hotel Moldefjord in the heart of Molde and close to the fjord. An intimate bed & breakfast hotel welcomes you with a warm atmosphere and friendly staff.
Highlights
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