View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA lush, calm town known as the Town of Roses. It is also famous as the venue of an international jazz festival, and as a port of call it has a strong character as a gateway to fjord and mountain scenery.

Molde

Molde · Norway · 62.74, 7.16

Molde is a small port town in Norway’s western Romsdal region, known for the Molde Panorama, a view of about 200 snow-capped peaks across the fjord.

Port highlights

A small city of about 30,000 people

Population

The oceanic climate is relatively mild for its latitude due to warm currents. Summers are cool, and rain gear is essential throughout the year.

Climate

Norwegian (English is understood by almost everyone)

Language

Norwegian krone (NOK). Cash is rarely used; cards are the standard payment method.

Currency

June to August, when the days are long and the mountain roads are open.

Best time to visit

Local food

Fresh salmon and cod, fish soup, and krakekake, a traditional local sweet.

Sights

Molde panorama from Varden viewpointRomsdal Museum (open-air folk museum)Excursion to Trollstigen (Troll's Path)Atlantic Ocean RoadRomsdal Fjord sightseeing cruise

Monthly average high / low temperatures

5°

2°Jan

5°

2°Feb

6°

2°Mar

8°

4°Apr

11°

6°May

13°

9°Jun

15°

12°Jul

16°

12°Aug

14°

11°Sep

11°

7°Oct

8°

5°Nov

6°

3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ONA II · about 34.3 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)300 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

NOK 22.10

Water 500 ml

NOK 52.00

Coffee

NOK 164.50

Inexpensive meal

NOK 132.00

Local beer

NOK 78.00

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Alesund (about 59 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

MOL

Nearest airport

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Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

About 5.3 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsMay–Sep 2027

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Molde

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Kiel

11-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg

14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton

Sources