Molde, Norway

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

The most important architectural building is the Cathedral, which can be found near the marketplace. The bell tower is 50 meters high and can be seen from all parts of the city. The cathedral was built in the mid-20th century; architect Finn Breen worked on the project. Before that, a small wooden church stood on the site of the white-stone church, and it was built as early as the 17th century. The interior design of the cathedral is every bit as exquisite as its exterior. The halls are adorned with beautiful murals and stained-glass windows.

City Hall

Perhaps the most unusual architectural structure is the City Hall building, which was built in 1966. At first glance, there is nothing out of the ordinary in it-what’s most interesting is on the roof: a beautiful pink garden is open there.

Mold Panorama

First and foremost, Molde attracted its first tourists with its extraordinary and breathtaking panorama featuring a view of 222 snow-covered peaks. It was exactly the “Molde panorama” that became the region’s best-known attraction in the 19th century. You will undoubtedly have a great time admiring Norway’s nature, mountain peaks, and the ferries passing by. Directly above Molde, at an altitude of 407 meters, is the Varden viewpoint, offering a wonderful view of the city, the fjord, the “Molde panorama,” and the archipelago.

Atlantic Road

Thanks to its awesome bends and wild nature, the newspaper The Guardian has awarded the Atlantic Road first place in the category of best tourist roads. The Atlantic Road is 8 kilometers long. It runs from Christiansund to Molde-the most densely populated centers of Møre og Romsdal-along low bridges connecting numerous small islands in the region. Along the Atlantic Road, there are four special panoramic viewing platforms for relaxation. This amazing structure impresses not only with the surrounding nature, but also with its architecture. The Stursuhsund Bridge, wonderfully arched, is practically a miracle of bridge engineering. The road becomes most impressive during autumn storms.

Troll Church

Just a 30-minute drive from Molde there is a marble cave with an interesting name - the Troll Church. It leads to Mardalsfossen waterfall, the fourth-highest in Norway. Only from June to August can you see the power of this giant, when the waters of Mardalsfossen are not used for the needs of the hydroelectric power station.

Romsdal Museum

In Mold itself there are a number of museums, for example the Romsdal Museum, founded in 1912. Old traditional wooden houses, whose roofs are covered with turf with living heather, and other buildings were brought here from different parts of the region. The Romsdal Museum is the largest folk museum in Norway.

Moldemaraca

Moldemarka is a vast piece of untouched nature, crisscrossed, however, with footpaths and ski trails. You can enter here at several points, and at each “entrance” there is a small box with a map of the area and brief information about the local flora and fauna. Several marked trails lead to the main mountain peaks as well as to lakes and rivers where you can go fishing-though for this you need to purchase a special permit. The classic route follows in the footsteps of kings and outstanding figures of the last 150 years, starting at the Romsdal Museum and ending at the restaurant at the top of Varden. The walk takes about 1 hour. This route was especially popular with visitors to the area in the 20th century, including the German Emperor Wilhelm II and the Prince of Wales.

Fishing village Bud

On the very edge of the Romsdal peninsula lies the old fishing village of “Büd”. In the Middle Ages, it was an important stop for sea trade. Today, this is a popular leisure destination with authentic buildings, boats, and fishing gear that tells the story of the local coastal culture. What’s more, here you’ll have a great opportunity to go fishing and enjoy traditional seafood dishes in a lovely, cozy little restaurant.

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