Molde, Norway

Molde, Norway

Molde Norway

Molde is a city and coastal town in the west of Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. Due to the rugged topography of the area, land access to the rest of the country is difficult, relying heavily on maritime transport. The municipality is situated on the Romsdal peninsula, surrounded by the islands and fjords of Fannefjord and Moldefjord. The city is located on the north shore of the Romsdalsfjord. The viewpoint Varden (407 metres above sea level), is located on the western summit of the mountain where the city is situated. Trollstigen (Troll's Ladder), located in Åndalsnes, is a road, carved into the rock and reinforced with stone walls, with a total of eleven bends that lead to the top of the Stigrora (858 m.). The Mardalsfossen waterfall, with a height of 665 meters, is the fourth highest waterfall in the world. It is located in the Eikesdalen Valley. Atlanterhavsvegen, a road built on the islets of Molde fjord.
Recommended airport
Aro (MOL)
Nearby destinations
  • Kristiansund a 46.49 km
  • Åndalsnes a 31.06 km
  • In Navigation (Åndalsnes) a 31.14 km