Molde Attractions
Post code: N-6400
Telephone code: 072
Molde, chief town of the county of Møre og Romsdal, lies on the north side of the Moldefjord, sheltered on the north and west by a range of hills. In its mild climate roses flourish which normally do not grow so far north. During the summer the town is a popular tourist destination. An international Jazz Festival is held here in August. There is good fishing in the surrounding area.
Founded in the 15th century, Molde received its municipal charter in 1742. During the Second World War it was largely destroyed but after the war was rebuilt in modern style. The main industries are textiles and ship fittings. Molde is also an educational center.
The surrounding areas of Molde offer popular rock climbing, ice climbing, bouldering, glacier and basejumping opportunities.
One of Norway's largest folk museums, the Romsdal Museum, is located in Molde. Buildings from around the region were moved here to form a cluster.
Telephone code: 072
Molde, chief town of the county of Møre og Romsdal, lies on the north side of the Moldefjord, sheltered on the north and west by a range of hills. In its mild climate roses flourish which normally do not grow so far north. During the summer the town is a popular tourist destination. An international Jazz Festival is held here in August. There is good fishing in the surrounding area.
Founded in the 15th century, Molde received its municipal charter in 1742. During the Second World War it was largely destroyed but after the war was rebuilt in modern style. The main industries are textiles and ship fittings. Molde is also an educational center.
The surrounding areas of Molde offer popular rock climbing, ice climbing, bouldering, glacier and basejumping opportunities.
One of Norway's largest folk museums, the Romsdal Museum, is located in Molde. Buildings from around the region were moved here to form a cluster.
Rekneshaug
To the west of Molde is the hilly, wooded park of Rekneshaug, with a monument to the Norwegian writer Alexander Kielland (1849-1906), who was a local government official in Molde for some years. At the far end of the park is the Romsdal Museum, with many old houses from the Romsdal. Northeast of the park is the Stadium, with an indoor swimming pool.
Cruise Port
From here, majestic cruise ships depart for distant ports of call. While docked, these mighty ships are a spectacle for all to see.
Hjertøy
In the fjord to the south of Molde is the little island of Hjertøy (motorboats from harbor), with a small Fisheries Museum.
International Jazz Festival
Molde International Jazz Festival is held in July.
Molde holds its annual week-long jazz festival in mid-June. Since its inception in 1961, the festival has attracted internationally-acclaimed musicians as well as local amateurs, for dozens of daily concerts. Two main concerts are held in the town cinema every day, while smaller, informal concerts are also held throughout the day in numerous venues around the town.
Molde holds its annual week-long jazz festival in mid-June. Since its inception in 1961, the festival has attracted internationally-acclaimed musicians as well as local amateurs, for dozens of daily concerts. Two main concerts are held in the town cinema every day, while smaller, informal concerts are also held throughout the day in numerous venues around the town.
Molde Church
In the center of Molde is the Town Hall (1966). East of this is the church (by Finn Bryn, 1957), with a separate belfry. On the wall of the aisle is a painting of the Resurrection by the 19th century artist Axel Ender, an altarpiece from the earlier church which was destroyed in 1940; fine stained glass by O. Kristiansen.
