Travel Guide to Molde, Norway

This picturesque Norwegian town attracts tourists by the magnificence of nature and the richness of historical heritage. Walking in Molde is a true pleasure, because you will find so many wonderful monuments and buildings there. While moving from one attraction to another, you can visit numerous cozy cafes and restaurants, go shopping or relax on one of spacious avenues.

It seems that this town is simply created for unhurried walks. The symbol of the city is a fountain called "The Girl with Roses”, which is located near the town hall. An interesting fact about Molde – you will really see so many roses in this town even though the climate here is rather severe. The sculpture in the center of the complex of fountains depicts a beautiful girl who is holding a large bouquet of roses. The fountain was opened in 1971.

The Cathedral, which can be found near a shopping square, is the most important architectural attraction of Molde. The height of the bell tower is 50 meters, so it is perfectly visible from all parts of the town. The cathedral was built in the middle of the 20th century, and this building was the work of the architect Finn Breen. Prior to that a small wooden church built in the 17th century was located in the place of the snow-white cathedral. The interior of the cathedral is no less elegant than its appearance. The halls are decorated with beautiful murals and stained glass.

The most unusual architectural structure of Molde is, perhaps, the local town hall, which was built in 1966. At a glance there is nothing unusual in this building; however, the most unusual part of the town hall is its roof as a beautiful rose garden is opened there. To admire the magnificent scenery from above, go to the Varden observation area. From this place visitors will enjoy panoramic views of the town, snow-capped mountain peaks and ferries that look really tiny from such height.