How to spend top weekend in Molde - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Varden Observation Deck

You can visit one of the main attractions of the city during your stay in Molde. This is an observation platform called Varden. It is located at an altitude of 407 meters above sea level. The flag of Norway flutters next to it. The restaurant "Vardestua" is open here. You can reach it on foot along a steep mountain path. The journey will take 60 minutes. You can also reach the observation deck by car. The journey will take only 10 minutes in this case. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the city, the surrounding 222 mountains with snow peaks, ferries, fjords, and beautiful Norwegian nature once on Varden.

Ferry Trip

A ferry service operates between Molde and Vestnes. Fjord1 Company is engaged in its maintenance. You can use it to get from one city to another. You will spend 40 minutes on the trip. You will pay for it directly on the ferry. You should admire the snow-capped mountain peaks, the banks of the Rumsdalsfjord, and the view of Malta during a water trip.

Tourist Roads

You will be able to visit 2 Norwegian roads during your vacation in Molde. These are Trollstigen and Atlanterhavsveien. The first one is open from the end of May to the end of November. It is a mountain serpentine, which consists of 11 sharp turns. You will have to overcome all the turns and cross the picturesque Stigfossen waterfall on a stone bridge while traveling on it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The Atlanterhavsveien road is a narrow bridge built between small Islands. You can drive it to the town of Kristiansund. Its length is 8 kilometers. You can get here via the Atlantic Ocean tunnel in half an hour. You will be able to enjoy the sea storm, see whales and seals, and even go fishing on one of the 4 panoramic platforms of Atlanterhavsveien. You can go scuba diving in the vicinity of the road. You should book a diving tour at Strømsholmen Sea Sports Centre.

Tour of the Cave to the Waterfall

If you leave the city and spend half an hour on the road you can get to a small parking lot. The road to the marble Troll Church caves begins there. It leads to the Mardalsfossen waterfall, which has a height of 297 meters. It is used by a hydroelectric power station. Therefore, you can come here for a tour only in the summer months. You will pass through the forest first, and then climb the mountain to get to the entrance to the cave. The trip will last 2 hours. You will have to squeeze between large rocks to be near the waterfall once in the cave. You will climb along the trail after returning to the surface of the earth. It looks like a staircase. You will see where the waterfall pours out.

Excursion to the Fishing Village

There are many rivers and lakes in the vicinity of Molde. You can fish on them while sitting in a rented boat. You can also fish on the shore. However, you will need to get special permission. You can also go from the city on an excursion to the old fishing village of Bud. It is located on the edge of the Peninsula Møre og Romsdal. The old houses, boats, and rigging are still there. This allows you to become more familiar with the Norwegian coastal culture. You will have the opportunity to go fishing and enjoy traditional seafood dishes while you are there.

Active Leisure in the Mountains

If you are not indifferent to mountain scenery and sports you should visit the Romsdal Mountain during your holiday in Molde. You can do mountain climbing, rock climbing, base jumping, or skiing there. Hiking in the Romsdalseggen ridge is also waiting for you there. It starts and ends in Åndalsnes. You can admire Romsdalsfjord, Trollveggen rock, and the top of Romsdalshorn from there.