Before you go

Your trip to Molde.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Molde – Møre e Romsdal Capital

How to get there

Molde lufthavn, Årø (MOL) Årø · 5 km
Molde skysstasjon 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. Molde airport is about 5 km away, with domestic flights from Oslo. The Hurtigruten calls at the port. From Ålesund it's around 1h30 by car including a ferry; from Trondheim about 4 hours.

How many days

Two days for Varden, the Museu de Romsdal and a day on the Estrada do Atlântico, including Bud and Trollkirka. Three days with Trollstigen.

When to go

From June to August, with long days and trails free of snow; in July, the jazz festival. In autumn and winter, storms on the coast; in strong winds the Estrada do Atlântico may have restrictions.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

For the coast, the Estrada do Atlântico and Trollkirka, yes. In Molde centre everything is walkable.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Molde

Morning
Varden
Walk up from the centre to the Varden viewpoint for the Romsdal panorama.
Afternoon
Estrada do Atlântico
Follow road 64 to the Atlanterhavsveien, with a stop at Eldhusøya.
Late afternoon
Bud
Return along the coast, stopping in Bud for the harbour and the church.
Evening
Molde
Dine in the centre, near the harbour.

2 days in Molde

Day 1

Morning
Varden
Ascent to Varden and descent through the town park.
Afternoon
Museu de Romsdal
Old houses, the village street and folk costumes.
Late afternoon
Centre and harbour
Walk through the rose gardens and along the waterfront.
Evening
Molde
Dinner in the centre; in July, jazz festival shows.

Day 2

Morning
Trollkirka
Trail to the marble cave and the waterfall.
Afternoon
Estrada do Atlântico
Continue to the Atlanterhavsveien and the Storseisundet bridge.
Late afternoon
Bud
Return along the coast and have fish for dinner at Bud's harbour.
Evening
Return to Molde
Return to Molde or stay overnight in a coastal cabin.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Why is Molde called Cidade das Rosas?

Because of its flowered gardens and the roses that grow in the town, sheltered from the wind by the fjord and the mountains.

What is the Molde jazz festival?

A jazz festival that usually takes place in July, with shows across the town. Check the dates.

Does Molde have tourist facilities?

Yes, hotels, restaurants and shops in the centre, near the harbour.

How long to stay?

Two to three days for the town, the coast and the mountains.

How to go from Molde to Ålesund?

By car or bus, about 1h30 including a ferry crossing, or by Hurtigruten.

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