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 · View on map

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.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Molde · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

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 codfish soupand krakekakea 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

Molde Airport, Årø

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 5.3 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

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

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsApr–Oct 2027

7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Kiel

2 itineraries

MSC Euribia/ MSC Cruises

Kiel›Hellesylt / Geirangerfjord›Geiranger›+3›Kiel

Indicative fare

From $800.00

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 9, 2026

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Northern Europe & FjordsAug 2027

11-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg

Costa Favolosa/ Costa Cruises

Hamburg›Maloy›Molde›+7›Hamburg

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Standard

11 nightsRound trip · 8 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Northern Europe & FjordsMay–Sep 2027

14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton

2 itineraries

Sky Princess/ Princess Cruises

Southampton›South Queensferry›Skjolden›+6›Southampton

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

14 nightsRound trip · 8 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

Find ports (Japanese)Cruises in Northern Europe & Fjords (Japanese)

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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