Romsdalsmuseet Bygata Krona Atlantic Road. Photo: Jacek R/Visitnorway.com Haholmen vikingship. Photo: Classic Norway MOLDE Bud fishing village/ Ergan Coastal Fort Hike Mardalsfossen ATTRACTIONS & EXCURSIONS Visit the charming fishing village of Bud, situated Mardalsfossen, one of the highest free-falling by the coastline north of Molde. The Coastal Centre waterfalls in the world, is well worth the hike. features the use of nature resources, such as gas The nature surrounding the waterfall is lush and Romsdal Museum and oil, on the coastline of Norway. The restored the trail offers an easy hike. Coach back and forth. Located in beautiful and peaceful surroundings, subterranean war memorial museum, Ergan, Duration: 5 – 6 hours (June 20-August 20). the open air museum is one of the largest and offers an insight into Norway’s WWII history. most comprehensive folk museums in Norway. Duration: 5 hours. RIB safari to Veøya The Romsdal Museum portrays buildings and Enjoy a memorable RIB Safari to Norway’s first legally interiors from the whole region. The museum has Trolls’ Path & Norwegian Mountaineering Centre protected island, Veøya with a medieval church a folk dance group where local children dance the Norwegian Mountaineering Centre in Åndalsnes is and rectory. The island was a strategic location traditional dances wearing their national costumes. a modern visitors centre offering an insight into the for the coastal routes during the Viking Age. Duration: 2 hours. Norwegian climbing and mountaineering history. The Duration: 2 hours. drive from Molde to Åndalsnes takes you through Krona - Romsdal Museum Exhibition varied and dramatic terrain, including the Trolls’ Path. RIB safari to Ona Island The new extension to the Romsdal Museum Duration: 5,5 hours. Explore the coastline outside Molde in a highspeed offers an exhibition focusing on cultural history, RIB boat. This safari takes you to Norway’s as well as temporary exhibitions, a bunad Rødven Stave Church southernmost still-functioning traditional workshop and cafe. The exhibitions are open Visit one of the oldest stave churches in fishing village with a permanent population of all year. This is in addition to the open air Norway. Rødven Stave Church dates back about 20-25 people. The trip includes a visit museum with the traditional old buildings. to the 13th century and is one of few to the beautiful Lyngværet island to search Duration: 2,5 hours. remaining stave churches in Norway. for sea eagles and seals. Duration: 3 hours. Duration: 3 hours. The Marble Caves Kayak Moldefjord Explore the mystic Marble Caves at Naas. The ACTIVE STAY Enjoy a peaceful kayak trip on the fjord. caves are a result of mining operations and have The tour starts at the cruise pier and Trollstigen. Photo: Roger Ellingsen, Statens Vegvesen been active since 1938. A boat ride into the Hiking Varden Viewpoint takes you out to the nearby islands. caves offers a unique and peaceful experience. The excursion goes by coach to the Varden viewpoint Duration: 3 hours (May – September). Combine this with a trip to the Atlantic (407 m.a.s.l.), with the amazing view of the Molde Road, one of the world’s best road trips. Panorama and its 222 mountain peaks. The café Stand Up Paddlebord (SUP) Moldefjord Duration: 5,5 hours. on top serves coffee and ice-cream. The hike Enjoy the tranquil waters on a stand up down leads through the woods to the Romsdals paddleboard (SUP). This is a great family Håholmen Viking Ship Sailing Museum, before continuing on to the town centre. activity, fun for both children and adults. MOLDE, ÅNDALSNES & ERESFJORD Sail on a Viking ship to the Norwegian adventurer Duration: 3 hours (May – September). Duration: 3 hours. Ragnar Thorseth’s island of Håholmen. Håholmen is an original fishing village from the 18th century, Romdalsfjord – adventure between scenic roads Hike Trollkirka Hike Jendemsfjellet and the wharfs, traditional fishermen’s shacks and Hike to the famous limestone caves of Trollkirka Get close to nature on a hike to Jendemsfjellet bakery remain. The island is located just off the (Troll Church 484 m.a.s.l.). The trip takes you mountain (633 m.a.s.l.). Enjoy the spectacular views Atlantic Road, the world’s most beautiful road trip! Journey through varied and dramatic landscape, from the open sea to deep valleys and tall mountains, through the forest, along the river and up from the top. Duration: 3 – 4 hours (April- November). Duration: 5 hours. into Romsdalsfjord with its three cruise destinations Molde, Åndalsnes and Eresfjord. Molde, the town of a steep path. Once you have reached the top you can explore the mystical caves. Snowshoeing Molde mountains Sightseeing Town of Roses roses, with its view of 222 mountain peaks. The steep majestic mountains of Åndalsnes. The charming and Duration: 5 – 7 hours. A fun and easy way to experience the Norwegian Sightseeing tour in the town of jazz and winter. This takes you up the mountainside secluded village of Eresfjord. Romsdalsfjord is the gateway to the Trolls’ Path and the Atlantic road. roses including Molde Cathedral, the rose E-bike Molde Mountains in the snow safely and comfortably. gardens, Romsdal Museum and the Varden E bike to Varden viewpoint. The e-bike helps you Duration: 3 hours (January – April). viewpoint, which offers a great view of the climb the hills easily, so that you can focus on The ports of Romsdalsfjord offer a wide variety of attractions and excursions, and are also perfectly situated for Molde panorama of 222 mountain peaks. the scenery. This is a great family activity. Sledding Tusten Ski slope Duration: 3 hours. outdoor adventures for smaller groups. Cruise ships dock in the town centres, great for independent exploration. Duration: 2 – 3 hours (May – October). The skilift takes you up the hill. From there a fun filled ride back down awaits. Hjertøya Island & Fishing Village Duration: 3 hours (January – April). A short 10 min boat ride from Molde harbour lies the idyllic Hjertøya island, home to the outdoor Fisheries Museum, portraying local coastal culture, HIGHLIGHTS working life and living conditions from around 1850. Duration: 3 hours (June – August). Trolls’ Path The Atlantic Road Rauma Railway An exceptional driving experience along a route The Atlantic Road zigzags across bridges and One of the most exciting railways in the world, steeped in tradition, through scenery with deep islands, to the point where the land and the ocean built in 1924. The Rauma Railway is a must see fjords and lush valleys. The Trolls’ Path leads up a meet the fjord. One of the National Tourist Roads when visiting Åndalsnes. Lonely Planet named series of narrow hairpin bends, allowing a view of the in Norway. Amazing on a sunny day, and dramatic it “the most scenic rail journey in Europe”. On its dramatic mountain peaks surrounding it. Once on top in stormy weather. Voted Norwegian Structure of journey, the train passes several waterfalls, the of the plateau, the restaurant and viewpoints, with the Century and the world’s most beautiful road salmon river Rauma, and spectacular peaks rising its modern Norwegian architecture, is a sight in itself. trip! At Eldhusøya a suspended walkway offers above the Romsdal valley, including the Troll Wall. The view from the top is stunning! Stop at Trolls’ Path visitors a chance to take a short stroll to enjoy the On the way to Bjorli the train crosses 32 bridges, Gjestegård for lunch and visit the Trolls that reside dramatic landscape. Great to combine with a stop at including Kylling Bridge. The change in altitude there. The Trolls’ Path is one of the National Tourist Håholmen Island, Bud Fishing village or the Marble is 574 m. This is a great experience, in both the Roads in Norway. Can be a roundtrip from Molde, with Caves. The Atlantic road is open all year round, summer and winter season. The distance from the Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge, Valldal and Stordal included. both summer and winter tours can be arranged. port of Åndalsnes to the train station is 100 m. Duration: 3.5 hours from Åndalsnes, Duration: 3.5 hours from Molde, Duration: 3.5 hours from Åndalsnes, 7 - 8 hours from Molde. 7 hours from Åndalsnes. 7 hours from Molde. Molde panorama. Photo: Einar Engdal 58 59 Rauma Railway. Photo: Leif J. Olestad Bøstølen summerfarm Trollveggen. Photo: Øyvind Heen Nauste in Eresfjord. Photo: Bjørn Øverås Mardalsfossen Eikesdalen. Photo: Oddgeir Visnes Ferryboat Eikesdal > MOLDE, ÅNDALSNES & ERESFJORD CONTINUED ERESFJORD Nauste village Citytour Molde and Trollstigen Road ATTRACTIONS & EXCURSIONS The idyllic walk through the village begins at This panoramic overland tour includes a visit the pier at Nauste and takes us through the to Varden viewpoint in Molde, Trollstigen – Exclusively for smaller ships and luxury yachts old wooden house settlement. The centre of Road and Trollveggen in Åndalsnes. ÅNDALSNES Viewpoint Snøhetta – Musk Ox Safari ACTIVE STAY Eresfjord was located here at Nauste, with shops, Duration: 7 hours. ATTRACTIONS & EXCURSIONS Visit two Norwegian National Parks in one Ferryboat ride to Mardalsfossen Waterfall bakeries and cafes. In the 1880s the tourist excursion, and see grazing Musk oxen in their SUP – Stand up paddling down river Take a charming ferryboat ride on Lake traffic in Eresfjord and Eikesdal was increasing. natural environment in Dovrefjell National Park. This paddling adventure is a peaceful activity Eikesdalsvannet and witness the spectacular English nobility, the so-called “salmon lords”, had Norwegian Mountaineering Centre Duration: 8,5 hours. that suits most people in normal good Mardalsfossen waterfall. The waterfall plunges discovered the river Eira and hiking enthusiasts Norwegian Mountaineering Centre is a modern physical shape. Stand on the paddleboard 297 m down into the valley and is the 4th highest became familiar with the wonderful mountains.