Molde Municipality

城市概覽

Molde was from the start a main cruise port in the western fjords of Norway, kaiser Wilhelm II visited Molde every year and the kaiser called the pleasant small town "Nice of the North". Today the town is most interesting because of its superb location on a south slope overlooking the great Moldefjord/Romsdalsfjord and the Romsdal alps around Åndalsnes. This view, the "Molde Panorama", includes as much as 222 alpine summits, many of these reach more than 1000 meters above sea level. The wide Moldefjord/Romsdalsfjord with its many islands and surrounded by alpine summits and little bays and smaller fjords is Norwegian landscape on a grand scale. During the Norwegian campaign (April 1940) Molde was heavy shelled and most of the town burned down. The King, cabinet, the general staff, foreign diplomats and Norway's gold holdings escaped via Molde during the German invasion. The events at Molde were among the most dramatic during the invasion. The town was rebuilt in a less exciting style, the Church is one of the few notable buildings from the reconstruction. Molde is one of the three main towns and the administrative centre of the county. It hosts one of the top football teams in the country, a fact that the local people are very proud of. The town also one of the major industry towns in the area. Traditionally this was due to timber and textile related industry, but now it is dominated by maritime and petroleum-based activity. Norway's logistics education hub is also situated here.

如何抵達

By plane Molde Airport, Årø (5 km east of the city centre), serves the town. There are several daily arrivals from the biggest cities in Norway. SAS, Norwegian and Krohn Air have flights to the airport.

1 Molde Airport (Molde lufthavn). Molde's own airport is near the centre of Molde. The runway is parallel to the fjord and the flight offers a nice panorama. Kristiansund airport is about 1 hour drive, while Ålesund airport is somewhat further (including ferry crossing)

Ålesund Airport, Vigra Kristiansund Airport

By train The closest railway station is situated in Åndalsnes (60 km south east of Molde) which is the end-station of the scenic Rauma railway. Åndalsnes can be reached by bus from Molde. The railway connects the area to Dombås and from there: Oslo and Trondheim.

By car The main road E39 connects Molde with Trondheim in the north and Ålesund and Bergen in the south. Road 64 connects Molde to Åndalsnes where E136 connects to the inland and E6 from Oslo.

By bus Nettbuss has direct bus services to Kristiansund, Ålesund and Trondheim from the bus terminal in the city centre.

By boat

Both the north-going and south-going coastal express boats (Hurtigruten) call at Molde every day. A ferry operated by Fjord1, from Vestnes ferry dock, crosses the Romsdal Fjord from early morning to far into the night, usually every half hour. This ferry is part of road E39. The ferry docks in Molde city centre and is frequently used by passengers without car. The ferry is an excellent way to arrive in Molde as it runs slowly along the city centre to the dock giving a good view of the town. Express boats (Hurtigbåten) from Vestnes also cross the fjord and lead to the city centre.

當地交通

Most of the attractions in the town centre are reachable by foot. There are also rentable bicycles, and a taxi central located centrally at the bus terminal. There are good bus connections to, from and around Molde. For additional information regarding public transportation in the area, contact the public transport information at Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal or on the phone number +47 177.

必看景點

Varden - the Molde panorama (Accessible by road or by the nature trail from the centre of Molde. 10 minutes by car and 1 hour by foot.). The road and restaurant is open approx. May – October.. From the Varden viewpoint (407 m.a.s.) there is a good view of the town of Molde, the fjord and islands and the famous Molde panorama with its 222 partially snow-clad peaks. On clear days you can see as far as the fishing village of Ona and the dreaded waters of the Hustadvika bay. At the top you will find the Vardestua restaurant, where you can enjoy a good meal in a good atmosphere. There are marked trails which leads you into the Moldemarka countryside. 1 The Romsdal Museum. One of the largest and most comprehensive folk museums in Norway, established in 1912. More than 50 old buildings originating from all over the region have been moved here to form typical country courtyards of farm buildings, including open hearth houses, sheds, outhouses, smokehouses and a small chapel. The Town Street with Mali’s Café shows typical Molde town houses from the pre-war period. At Holmarka the museum has a stable which houses the museum’s horse, hens, sheep and rabbits. Folk dancing displays by the children’s folk dance group, Leikarringen, in connection with 40-50 cruise ship visits every summer. During the Molde International Jazz Festival, the Romsdal Museum is used as the open-air stage for the big outdoor concerts. Since 2015 the museum holds a separate department dedicated to German artist Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948) that spent his exile in Norway. The Fisheries Museum on Hjertøya, ☏ +47 93 42 54 06. The Fisheries Museum is in the form of a small fishing village with old houses, fishermen’s shacks, cod-liver oil factory, engineering workshop and schoolroom. It portrays local coastal culture, working life and living conditions from around 1850. Large collection of boats and maritime equipment. The Hjertøya island is a great recreational area where you can hire rowing boats, fish o

體驗活動

Excursions The fairytale world of Skaret. Skaret is located only ten minutes by car from Molde on RV64. The area is an excellent starting point for those who want to experience nature, culture and handwork traditions. At Skaret you will find old buildings, Norwegian food traditions, handwork, candle factory and activities. In short, the whole place is an adventure. Here, everything is served, from simple home fare to local specialities and abounding feast tables in romantic, rustic surroundings. You will find authentic, handcrafted items including rose-painted artefacts, ceramics, woven articles, clothing, knitware, silverware and plenty of local farm food in the sales exhibits. Skaret also offers an incredible selection of decorative candles from Løiten Lys, the largest producer of handmade candles in Norway. The candlemaking workshop ranges over 3 floors and is one of the most unusual shops in the district. Here you can see how candles are made, tinted and creatively decorated. At Skaret you can visit horses, goats, wild sheep and rabbits throughout the summer. Pony-riding and horse-drawn carriage/sleigh ride can be booked all year. There is also a children's playground, and an open-air pool which is open during the Norwegian school holiday. The area is an excellent starting point for experiencing the countryside, including nature trails, walking trails, running trails a