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Molde is a town in Møre og Romsdal situated at the north shore of the Molde Fjord where it enjoys one of the best locations in Norway. The town is often referred to as the 'City of Roses.'
Molde was from the start the main cruise port in the western fjords of Norway, Kaiser Wilhelm II visited Molde every year and the Kaiser called the pleasant small town "Nice of the North." Today the town is most interesting because of its superb location on a south slope overlooking the greatMolde is a town in Møre og Romsdal situated at the north shore of the Molde Fjord where it enjoys one of the best locations in Norway. The town is often referred to as the 'City of Roses.'
Molde was from the start the main cruise port in the western fjords of Norway, Kaiser Wilhelm II visited Molde every year and the Kaiser called the pleasant small town "Nice of the North." Today the town is most interesting because of its superb location on a south slope overlooking the greatMolde is one of the three main towns and the administrative center of the county. It hosts one of the top football teams in the country, a fact that the local people are very proud of. The town also one of the major industrial towns in the area. Traditionally this was due to timber and textile related industry, but now it is dominated by maritime and petroleum-based activity. Norway's hub within logistics education is also situated here.
Molde has a maritime, temperate climate, with cool-to-warm summers, and relatively mild winters. The annual precipitation is medium-high, with an average of 1,640 millimeters (65 in) per year. The warmest season is late summer. Molde holds the national high for the month of October, with 25.6 °C or 78.1 °F (on 11 October 2005). The driest season is May–June.[6] Due to its geographic location, Molde experiences frequent snowfalls in winter, but this snow is usually wet as the winters are usually mild. Due to the effects of Gulf Stream, the city rarely experiences lasting cold spells, and the average temperature is well above the average for its latitude.
Most of the attractions in the town center are reachable on foot. There are also bicycles for rent, and a taxi central located centrally at the bus terminal. There are good bus connections to, from and around Molde.
For additional information regarding public transportation in the area, contact the public transport information Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal or on phone number +47 177.
The fairytale world of Skaret. Skaret is located only ten minutes by car from Molde on RV64. The area is an excellent starting point for those who want to experience nature, culture and handwork traditions. At Skaret, you will find old buildings, Norwegian food traditions, handwork, candle factory, and activities. In short, the whole place is an adventure. Here, everything is served, from simple home fare to local specialties and abounding feast tables in romantic, rustic surroundings. You will find authentic, handcrafted items including rose-painted artifacts, ceramics, woven articles, clothing, knitwear, silverware and plenty of local farm food in the sales exhibits. Skaret also offers an incredible selection of decorative candles from Løiten Lys, the largest producer of handmade candles in Norway. The candlemaking workshop ranges over 3 floors and is one of the most unusual shops in the district. Here you can see how candles are made, tinted and creatively decorated. At Skaret, you can visit horses, goats, wild sheep and rabbits throughout the summer. Pony-riding and horse-drawn carriage/sleigh ride can be booked all year. There is also a children’s playground and an open-air pool which is open during the Norwegian school holiday. The area is an excellent starting point for experiencing the countryside, including nature trails, walking trails, running trails and many fishing lakes.
Bud and the Atlantic Road. Within an hour driving from Molde, you can visit the idyllic fishing village of Bud and the famous Atlantic Road, voted the worlds nicest road by ”The Guardian”. The road zigzags across bridges and rock-fills from island to island right out at the ocean’s edge. It is easy to park your car in one of the many lay-bys and walk a few meters to the smooth coastal rocks and some excellent fishing spots. A stone’s throw or two to the west, the shipping lane crosses the notorious waters of the Hustadvika bay, concealing innumerable wrecks. Many people take a trip out here when the autumn storms start to rage. It is quite a sight when the big waves break beside (and sometimes across) the road! The road workers experienced 12 hurricanes during the construction of the Atlantic Road before it was opened in 1989. Around 1900 as many as 120 people lived on these windswept islands. In 2006, the Atlantic Road was voted Norwegian Structure of the Century.
The Trollstigen Road. Trollstigen, “The Troll Ladder”, is the most visited tourist road in Norway, and is located approximately 65 km outside of Molde. The road twists through 11 hairpin bends as it climbs the steep mountainsides up to Stigrøra (858 m.a.s.). In some places it is cut into the mountain, in others, it is built on top of stone walls. An impressive bridge in natural stone carries it across the Stigfossen waterfall. There are several ways to experience this splendor on foot. Try the old Kløvstien path over Trollstigen, which has existed for several hundred years, or the route from Trollstigen over to the Trolltindene peaks. The road is closed during winter and is usually opened at the end of May.
Island hopping on two wheels. This cycling tour starts in Molde and proceeds westwards to the island municipalities of Midsund, Sandøy, and Aukra. Between the many islands, you can relax on ferries or express boats. The tour continues on the mainland to the fishing village of Bud, across small islands and skerries along the Atlantic Road, and ends with the ferry trip from Averøy to Kristiansund. Take the “Hurtigruten” (express coastal service) back to Molde or northwards to Trondheim. Some parts of the cycling tour take you across flat islands right at the ocean’s edge, with views of the high mountains on the mainland. There is very little traffic on many stretches, but a complete range of services. En route, there are also lots of lovely detours you can take if you want to see more of the area. The route, which totals 200 km, is cycled in stages with overnight stops along the way. Along the route, you will pass a multitude of campsites, cabins, seahouses and attractive places to eat. Cycle guide with detailed maps, tour descriptions, and interesting detours is available at the tourist office in Molde.
Guided mountain trips. Trollstigen and Trollveggen are attractions most people want to visit. Sign up for a guided mountain trip and experience both at the same time! Guided half day- and day trips are arranged in Åndalsnes on scheduled days during the summer season. All of these trips offer you great nature experiences and fantastic viewpoints. The guide speaks Norwegian, English, and German, and is a local who knows the area well. His knowledge of different fields ensures a safe day filled with experiences in the Romsdal mountains. For information, contact Åndalsnes Tourist Office.
Roundtrips with Hurtigruten. Daily trips from Molde at 08.00 with bus via Trollstigen, the strawberry village Valldal and the Eagle Road to Geiranger. Enter Hurtigruten and experience the waterfalls ”The seven sisters” and the Geirangerfjord which is one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites. A short stay in the Art Nouveau town Ålesund before arrival in the “Town of Roses,” Molde, at 21.30. Many other great day trips are also offered in the period of June - September.
Fjord Magic. Experience the best of Norway in one day - fjords, waterfalls, and mountains: Molde-Åndalsnes-Geiranger-Hellesylt-Norangsdalen-Hjørundfjorden-Ålesund-Molde. Daily trips in the summer season. An experience-rich trip by catamaran, bus, and ferry.
Tusten Skiheiser is a 10-minute drive from Molde town center. The alpine skiing center is built around 3 lifts and offers up to 20 km of prepared pistes, 3 km of which are floodlit. The 15 slopes have varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from beginners to very difficult. The center also has a 3,5 km2 ungroomed mountain area for off-piste.
The center of Molde has a variety of tempting indoor and outdoor restaurants, cafés and coffee bars. Here are some of them:
Storgata is Molde’s shopping street with shops and services of all kinds. Here you can find MoldeTorget, a shopping center with 42 shops. From the center, it is just a short stroll to the town’s biggest shopping center, Amfi Roseby, with 50 shops. There are souvenirs to be bought in some of the shops along the Storgata street, and local handcrafted items can be found in specialty shops. If you are looking for something special, farm food products of various kinds can be purchased at selected distributors and on market days in the center.
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