Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Molde (Norway). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Romsdalsmuseet, Aker Stadion, and Molde Cathedral. Also, be sure to include Røbekk Church in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Molde (Møre og Romsdal).
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Romsdalsmuseet
Museum in Molde, Norway. The Romsdal Museum is a museum in the Romsdal district of Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The museum is based in Molde Municipality, but it has sites all over the region.[1]
Address: Per Amdams veg 4, 6413 Molde
Aker Stadion
Stadium in Molde, Norway. The Aker Stadion is an all-seater football stadium located at Reknes in Molde, Norway, and is the home of Eliteserien club Molde. The stadium has a current capacity of 11,249 spectators.
The building was designed by architect Kjell Kosberg. It cost 212 million kr, most of which was paid for by club-owner Kjell Inge Røkke—after whom the ground has been nicknamed "Røkkeløkka". The main construction work took place 1997, and the stadium was inaugurated on 18 April 1998 in a league game against Lillestrøm, replacing Molde idrettspark as Molde's home ground. The stadium was nominated for the FIABCI Prix D' Excellence and awarded the City Prize in 1999. The record attendance of 13,308 was set in a league match against Rosenborg in 1998. The same year, the arena hosted its first international match, where Norway beat Saudi Arabia 6–0. The following year, when Molde reached the UEFA Champions League, the stadium was converted to an all-seater, reducing its capacity. Since May 2006, the stadium name has been sponsored by Røkke's company Aker. The grass pitch was replaced with artificial turf in 2014.[2]
Address: Julsundvegen 14, 6412 Molde
Molde Cathedral
Also known as: Molde domkirke
Cathedral in Molde, Norway. Molde Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Norway in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the town of Molde. It is the church for the Molde domkirke parish as well as the seat of the Molde domprosti and the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Møre. The white, brick church was built in a long church basilica design in 1957 by the architect Finn Bryn. The church seats about 700 people.
This building was built to replace an earlier church here, and it is the third church to be located on the same site. It became a cathedral in 1983 when the Diocese of Møre was created.[3]
Address: Kirkebakken 2, 6413 Molde
Røbekk Church
Also known as: Røbekk kirke
Røbekk Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the village of Røbekk, an eastern suburb of the town of Molde. It is the main church for the Bolsøy parish which is part of the Molde domprosti in the Diocese of Møre. The white, wooden church was built in a long church design in 1898 by the architect Gabriel Smith. The church seats about 300 people.[4]
Old Veøy Church
Also known as: Veøy gamle kirke
Church in Norway. Old Veøy Church is a former parish church of the Church of Norway in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the small island of Veøya which lies in the Romsdalsfjorden. It was the main church for the Veøy parish until its closing in 1901. The church was a part of the Molde domprosti in the Diocese of Møre and now it is part of the Romsdal Museum. The white, stone church was built in a long church style in the 1200s by an unknown architect. The church seats about 400 people.[5]
Røvik Church
Also known as: Røvik kirke
Røvik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the village of Røvika. It is an annex church for the Røvik og Veøy parish which is part of the Molde domprosti in the Diocese of Møre. The white, wooden church was built in a long church design in the Swiss chalet style in 1905 by the architect Gabriel Smith. The church seats about 200 people.[6]
Address: 1 Kyrkjevegen, Molde
Bolsøy Bridge
Also known as: Bolsøybrua
Beam bridge. The Bolsøy Bridge is a concrete beam bridge in Molde Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The bridge crosses the Bolsøysund strait between the mainland and the island of Bolsøya. Bolsøy Bridge was opened in 1991 as part of County Road 64, and together with the Fannefjord Tunnel, they form a ferry-free connection from the town of Molde and the island of Bolsøya to the village of Nesjestranda on the mainland.
The 555-metre-long (1,821 ft) bridge is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of the town of Molde. The bridge has 11 spans, the longest of which is 55 metres (180 ft) long and the maximum clearance to the sea is 16 metres (52 ft).[7]
Bergmo Church
Also known as: Bergmo småkirke
Bergmo Church was a parish church of the Church of Norway in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It was located in the Bergmo area of the town of Molde, about 3.5 kilometres east of the town center. It was an annex church for the Bolsøy parish which is part of the Molde domprosti in the Diocese of Møre. The red, wooden building was bought by the parish and converted into a church in 1982. The building was designed by the architect Trond Lage Edvardsen. The church seated about 300 people. The church was closed and sold in the summer of 2017. The people of the Bergmo church have attended Nordbyen Church since that time.[8]
Nordbyen Church
Also known as: Nordbyen kirke
Church in Molde, Norway. Nordbyen Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the Nordbyen area of the town of Molde. It is one of the churches for the Bolsøy parish which is part of the Molde domprosti in the Diocese of Møre. The red, brick building was built in 1995 as a school using plans drawn up by the architect Asbjørn Bua who worked at the architectural firm BBW.[9]
Address: Rådyrvegen 31, Molde
Veøy Church
Also known as: Veøy kirke
Parish church in Norway. Veøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the village of Sølsnes. It is the main church for the Røvik og Veøy parish which is part of the Molde domprosti in the Diocese of Møre. The red, wooden church was built in a long church design in the dragestil style in 1907 by the architect Karl Norum. The church seats about 212 people.[10]
Sekken Church
Also known as: Sekken kirke
Church in Norway. Sekken Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located at the eastern tip of the island of Sekken which is located in the Romsdal Fjord, at the mouth of the Langfjorden. It is the church for the Sekken parish which is part of the Molde domprosti in the Diocese of Møre. The white, wooden church was built in a long church design with a Swiss chalet style in 1908 by the architects Ole Havnæs and Knut Flåthe. The church seats about 130 people.[11]