Molde, Norway
Molde, Norway
Molde is located north of Bergen with white clapboard houses sitting alongside a sparkling fjord. On a clear day, more than 200 peaks are visible from this part of the Romsdal Peninsula.
The Varden Viewpoint is the best place to take in the breathtaking panorama. Even when the weather is less cooperative, there is plenty to do, with cozy cafés, boutiques selling woolen sweaters and the Romsdal Museum, an open-air folk museum where you can literally stroll through the region's history and traditional homes.
Molde is also one end of one of Norway's most beautiful coastal drives, the Atlantic Ocean Road which crosses spectacular bridges and a number of islands. Around every bend, there are magnificent views of mountain peaks, the Atlantic and the fjords that notch Norway's coast.
During the summer months, Molde lives up to its nickname-the City of Roses-with flowers blooming everywhere, from the roof of the town hall and the university grounds to the picket fences around houses.
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- The Atlantic Ocean Road
- The Romsdal Museum
- Trollstigen
- Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge
- Håholmen
- Bergtatt Caves
- Molde Church
- Varden Viewpoint
More about Molde, Norway Points of Interest
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The Atlantic Ocean Road -
Known as "The Road in the Ocean," the Atlantic Ocean Road crosses multiple bridges, traversing the islands in the sea on a scenic journey that's considered one of the prettiest road trips in the world
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The Romsdal Museum -
One of the most comprehensive folk museums in Norway, the open-air Romsdal Museum, established in 1912, displays buildings and interiors of pre-World War II houses that celebrate the history and architecture of the region.
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Trollstigen -
Trollstigen is one of Norway's most exciting driving experiences. Trollstigen, "The Troll's Path," is a gravity-defying road with a 12% gradient and 11 heart-stopping, hairpin turns that leads to Isterdal. Here, you'll view the famed Troll Wall, the highest vertical rock face in Europe.
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Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge -
Gudbrandsjuvet is a 25-meter (82-foot) high, 5-meter (16-foot) narrow ravine through which the Valldøla River flows. Over time, the waters have carved deep pools and intricate rock formations. A viewing platform allows for safe but dramatic photographs.
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Håholmen -
Håholmen, situated in the Hustadvika Bay has been a fishing community since the early 1700s, home to sailors, fishermen and travelers for centuries. Its natural harbor, bright red buildings and weathered landscapes complete the classic picture of the island's true coastal heritage. It was once the home of Norwegian explorer Ragnar Thorseth.
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Bergtatt Caves -
The caves are a result of mining operations since 1938. In other parts of the mountain, the mining operation is still ongoing. Today, the area where the caves are located function as a concert venue, as well as a tourist attraction in itself. A boat ride into the caves offers visitors a unique and stunning experience.
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Molde Church -
This gothic-style church boasts a gabled roof with a freestanding bell tower and brightly colored stained-glass windows. The elegant interior is home to a wooden cross and Norwegian artist Axel Ender's "Easter Morning" altarpiece, both of which were rescued from the flames of the two previous churches that burned down on this site.
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Varden Viewpoint -
Photograph expansive views approximately 1,200 feet above the cityscape of Molde. Focus your lens on the beauty of the fjord and the 222 snowy peaks of Romsdal Mountains.
