Roses and jazz
When it comes to Molde, there are four things you simply cannot miss: roses, jazz, panoramic views and football. If you talk to a Norwegian about Molde, most will refer to it as The Town of The Roses due to the city's many lush rose gardens. Every summer, the city transforms into a cultural melting pot as the Molde International Jazz Festival fills the streets with life and rhythm – the world's oldest annual jazz festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Once you arrive in the city, you can’t help but notice Aker Stadium and its closest neighbor, Scandic Seilet. Both the hotel by the waterfront and the football stadium, home to the Molde Football Club, were designed by local architect Kjell Kosberg.
Panoramic views and unique nature experiences
Molde is south-facing and open to the fjord, surrounded by mountains, and known for its stunning views. Take a trip to the Varden viewpoint, just a 10-minute drive or a one-hour walk from the city center, and see the Molde Panorama with 222 mountain peaks reaching towards the sky.
In Molde, nature experiences await for every taste – from urban ski slopes at Tusten Ski Resort to airy challenges in the climbing trails at Høyt og Lavt, just minutes from the town center. Take a break at Moldebadet, an indoor water park in the heart of the city with views over the fjord, or be captivated by history at the Romsdal Museum. Adventures are never far away: In the island paradise of Midsund, you can climb one of Norway's longest stone staircases, or in Eikesdal experience the impressive Mardalsfossen, one of the world's most beautiful waterfalls.
