Molde is a Norwegian city and municipality located in the municipality of Møre og Romsdal, in Romsdal county. It is located on the Romsdalshalvøya peninsula, on the waters of the Romsdalsfjord. It is the administrative centre of the municipality of Møre og Romsdal, the municipality of Molde, the capital city of the Romsdal region, and the seat of the diocese of Møre.
- Varden – panorama of Molde (Accessible by road or nature trail from the center of Molde. 10 minutes by car and 1 hour on foot.). The road and restaurant are open around May – October. From the Varden viewpoint (407 m above sea level) there is a beautiful view of the city of Molde, the fjord and islands and the famous Molde panorama with 222 partially snow-capped peaks. On clear days you can see the fishing village of Ona and the daunting waters of Hustadvika Bay. At the top is the Vardestua restaurant, where you can enjoy a good meal in a good atmosphere. There are marked trails that lead to the village of Moldemarka.
- Green corridor. The green corridor runs from the sea in Reknes to the castle (a baroque villa), continuing through Reknes park to the “Pavilion” at the Rekneshaugen viewpoint. Then the nature trail passes the Romsdal Museum and leads to Varden (407 m above sea level), from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city, the fjord and the Molde panorama.
- Rose garden at the town hall. Molde Town Hall was completed in 1966 and is the result of an architectural competition won by the architects Cappelen and Rodahl. On the roof of the town hall is one of the most beautiful rose gardens in the city.
- Trollkyrkja (Troll Church), Fræna north of Molde (Road ). Three limestone/marble caves with underground rivers and waterfalls. 400 meters of elevation to the entrance. The area is rich in marble and limestone. Free of charge.
- Bud and the Atlantic Road. Within an hour’s drive from Molde you can visit the idyllic fishing village of Bud and the famous Atlantic Road, voted the most beautiful road in the world by The Guardian. The road zigzags over bridges and rock embankments from island to island right on the ocean shore. It’s easy to park your car in one of the many coves and walk a few metres to the smooth coastal rocks and some excellent fishing spots. A stone’s throw or two to the west, the shipping lane crosses the famous waters of Hustadvika Bay, hiding countless wrecks. Many people take a trip there when the autumn storms start to rage. It’s a sight to see big waves crashing alongside (and sometimes across) the road! Road workers experienced 12 hurricanes during the construction of the Atlantic Road before it opened in 1989. Around 1900, there were as many as 120 people living on these windy islands. In 2006, the Atlantic Road was named Norwegian Construction of the Century.
- This bike tour starts in Molde and heads west to the island municipalities of Midsund, Sandøy and Aukra. Between the many islands you can take a break on ferries or express boats. The tour continues on land to the fishing village of Bud, across small islands and skerries along the Atlantic Road and ends with a ferry from Averøy to Kristiansund. Take the “Hurtigruten” (coastal express service) back to Molde or north to Trondheim. Parts of the bike tour take you across flat islands right on the shore, with views of the high mountains on the mainland. There is very little traffic on many sections, but there is a full range of services. There are also many lovely detours along the way that you can take if you want to see more of the area. The route, which is 200 km in total, is done in stages with overnight stops along the way. Along the route you will pass many campsites, cottages, summer houses and attractive places to eat. A cycling guide with detailed maps, route descriptions and interesting detours is available at the tourist information office in Molde.
- Football. Molde FK plays football in Eliteserien, the highest league in the country. Their home stadium is Aker Stadion, with a capacity of 11,250, located on the seafront, 500 m west of the city centre.
- Storgata is Molde’s shopping street with shops and services of all kinds. Here you will find 1 MoldeTorget, a shopping centre with 42 shops. From the centre it is only a short walk to the city’s largest shopping centre, 2 Amfi Roseby, with 50 shops. Some of the shops along Storgata offer souvenirs, while specialist shops offer local handicrafts. If you are looking for something special, agricultural products of all kinds can be bought from selected distributors and on market days in the centre.
