Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

Places to visit near Molde

Molde is a town in Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, home to about 18,594 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Moldefjorden (2 km), Fredslunden (2 km) and Moldevatnet (6 km).

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Molde, Møre og Romsdal
Molde, Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Molde at a glance

Location
Møre og Romsdal district, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Population
about 18,594
Coordinates
62.7375° N, 7.1591° E
Places within 50 km
102 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Molde

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Molde: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Molde, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Molde

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Molde. The closest is Speiderveggen (4 km); the best-known is Tussen (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tussen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Jendemsfjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Høgheia · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Maifjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Speiderveggen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~4 km
  • Frænavarden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~5 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Molde

48 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Molde. The closest is Hjertøya (3 km); the best-known is Bolsøya (9 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Bolsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Sekken · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Veøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Gossa · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Otrøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hjertøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~3 km

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Beaches & coast near Molde

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Molde. The closest is Moldefjorden (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Moldefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Tresfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Fannefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Tomrefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Frænfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~14 km
  • Haganeset · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~16 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Molde

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Molde. The closest is Ramnfloget Naturreservat (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Molde

15 churches within 100 km of Molde. The closest is Molde Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Molde

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Molde. The closest is Moldevatnet (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Molde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Molde
  2. 2 km Moldefjorden · beach, Møre og Romsdal
  3. 2 km Fredslunden · park, Møre og Romsdal
  4. 6 km Moldevatnet · lake, Møre og Romsdal
  5. 4 km Tussen · viewpoint, Møre og Romsdal
  6. 8 km Bolsøya · river spot, Møre og Romsdal
  7. 9 km Back to Molde

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From travellers near Molde

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How to reach Molde

    All places near Molde by distance

    Within 15 km of Molde

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Kyrkjetaket · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Trollryggen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Storvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hestskjær Lighthouse · attraction · Møre og Romsdal · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Romsdalshornet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Store Venjetinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Bergsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Mannen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Reinsfjellet · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Flemsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Prestaksla Naturreservat · sanctuary · Møre og Romsdal · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Brusdalsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Uksenøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Valldalen · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Eresfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Romsdal Valley Waterfalls · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Frei · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Haramsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Juratind · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Freifjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Mongefossen · waterfall · Møre og Romsdal · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Innlandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Aspøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Grøttavatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Terøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Nordmøre Museum · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Ellingsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Bjørnøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Kirkelandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ulla Fyr · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Hellevik Lighthouse (Range Rear) · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Lepsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Dønttinden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Kvernberget · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Nordlandet · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Eikesdalsvatnet · lake · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Tørla · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Skjorta · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Humla · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Vigrafjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~69 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Molde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2365Speiderveggen (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1948Hjertøya (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1023Moldefjorden (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1321Ramnfloget Naturreservat (10 km)
    Churches1515Molde Cathedral (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs312Moldevatnet (6 km)
    Waterfalls611Storfossen (9 km)
    Forts & heritage77Kongebjørka (2 km)
    Museums36Chateauet (1 km)
    Parks33Alexandraparken (1 km)
    Other attractions02Hestskjær Lighthouse (53 km)

    Molde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Molde?

    Moldefjorden (beach, about 2 km), Fredslunden (park, about 2 km), Moldevatnet (lake, about 6 km), Tussen (viewpoint, about 9 km), Bolsøya (river spot, about 9 km), Jendemsfjellet (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Molde?

    102 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Molde?

    Speiderveggen, about 4 km by road; Frænavarden (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Molde?

    Hjertøya, about 3 km by road; Bolsøya (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Molde?

    Moldefjorden, about 2 km by road; Frænfjorden (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Molde?

    Start in Molde, visit Moldefjorden, then Fredslunden, then Moldevatnet, then Tussen, then Bolsøya, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Molde?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Molde

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Molde’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Molde on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.