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. It is one of the towns along the coastal road E39. The town is often referred to as the 'City of Roses.'
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Molde was from the start a 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 great Moldefjord/Romsdalsfjord and the Romsdal Alps around Åndalsnes. This view, the "Molde Panorama", includes as much as 222 alpine summits, many of these reach more than 1000 meters above sea level.
Most of the attractions in the town centre are reachable by foot. There are also rentable bicycles, 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 at Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal or on the phone number +47 177.
Varden - the Molde panorama (Accessible by road or by the nature trail from the centre of Molde. 10 minutes by car and 1 hour by foot.). The road and restaurant is open approx. May – October.. From the Varden viewpoint (407 m.a.s.) there is a good view of the town of Molde, the fjord and islands and the famous Molde panorama with its 222 partially snow-clad peaks. On clear days you can see as far as the fishing village of Ona and the dreaded waters of the Hustadvika bay. At the top you will find the Vardestua restaurant, where you can enjoy a good meal in a good atmosphere. There are marked trails which leads you into the Moldemarka countryside. 1 The Romsdal Museum.
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 specialities and abounding feast tables in romantic, rustic surroundings. You will find authentic, handcrafted items including rose-painted artefacts, ceramics, woven articles, clothing, knitware, silverware and plenty of local farm food in the sales exhibits.
The centre of Molde has a variety of tempting indoor and outdoor restaurants, cafés and coffee bars. Here are some of them: Burger King (fast food). Café MoldeTorget (café). China House Restaurant (Chinese). Dolly Dimples (pizza and more). Egon (restaurant). Fole Godt (bakery). Gimle (traditional). Kneipen (café). Milano Restaurant (Italian). Molde Fjordstuer (fish and more). Opus (café). Outzen (bakery). Peppes Pizza (pizza and more). Petrines Pizza (pizza and more). Quick Bite (fast food). Rød (café). Skippy's (fast food). Vardestua (café/restaurant). Vertshuset (restaurant). Vinsj (lunch).
Sportspuben 1911, Storgata 1-7. Football pub BarAlex, Storgata 1-7 (At Quality Hotel Alexandra). Bare Blå, Rød and Mørkerød, Storgata 19. Dockside. Pub with outdoor area in the summer. Lille. Lounge Løkta (At Molde Fjordstuer). Kompagniet. Discothèque Storseilet Bar (14th floor of Rica Seilet Hotel). Bar Tangenten. Pianobar Vinsj. Bar
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In Oct, Molde typically sees ~11°C daytime highs and 21 rainy days.
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