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Destination Northwest

The coastal towns of Molde and Kristiansund, fjords, mountains, picturesque villages, island communities, opera, jazz and roses. Experience the world’s most beautiful car journey: the Atlantic Road and the Trollstigen Road. Northwest is the perfect base for trips to some of Fjord Norway’s most famous attractions. And the secret escapes!

The coastal towns of Molde and Kristiansund

Kristiansund is one of Norway’s most distinctive towns with its colourful post-war architecture. The town became known for their clipfish production as early as in 1737, but in modern times petroleum and gas have become the leading industries. Discover more about the history of clipfish at the Norwegian Clipfish Museum in Kristiansund. The town is located in a beautiful setting on four islands connected by bridges at the ocean’s edge. Take a trip on the Sundbåten boat, the world’s oldest mode of public transport still in operation. Kristiansund is also known as the city of opera. The Opera in Kristiansund became established in the early 1900s, and there is a opera festival taking place every year in February.

In the late 1800's, Molde was among the foremost fjord tourist destinations in Norway, and the town was one of the main attractions when the first passenger cruise ship visited the country in 1882. The Bygata street at the Romsdal Museum recreates the atmosphere of this area before the great fire in 1916. Parts of the town are characterised by simple, clean and functional post-war architecture. Do not miss the view from the Varden viewpoint, with its 222 partially snow-clad mountain peaks, the Molde panorama. Molde is known for its annual Molde International Jazz Festival in July and is the oldest European jazz festival in continuous operation since 1961.

National Tourist Roads – the Atlantic Road and Trollstigen Road

The Atlantic Road, from Bud to Kårvåg, has received numerous accolades, such as Norway’s best bike ride, the world's most beautiful road trip, and was even voted Norway's construction of the century. There are several designated parking areas along the road and it even has its own fishing bridges where you can throw your line into the ocean from the road. The stretch which contains the bridges is 9 km long, and the most scenic bridge is the Storseisundet bridge.  
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The Norwegian mountaineering capital Åndalsnes is beautifully situated between the Romsdal Alps, where you can also experience Norway’s most visited tourist road - Trollstigen. Through the steep mountain terrain the road twists and turns through 11 hairpin bends as it climbs up to Stigrøra (858 metres above sea level) and carries you across the Stigfossen waterfall over an impressive natural stone bridge.

Secret escapes in Northwest

The lighthouse islands Ona, Grip and Veiholmen

Out to sea west of Molde you will find a cluster of islands, of which Ona lighthouse is the most famous attraction. Ona is Norway’s southernmost functioning fishing village, with around 20-25 permanent residents. Do not miss a trip to the isle of Grip - the tiny island with a big history just outside of Kristiansund. This was once the smallest municipality in Norway and is now only inhabited in the summer. The picturesque buildings and the 500 year old stave church stand close together like a small town. The fishing village of Veiholmen is located towards the northernmost tip of Smøla, and is linked to the main island by a road that is an adventure in itself.

Mardalsfossen and Aursjøveien road

You will find Mardalsfossen, the world’s fourth highest waterfall, at the end of Eikesdalsvatnet lake. The waterfall is particularly impressive from 20th June to 20th August each year, when water is released by a hydroelectricity company. Possibly Norway's most spectacular mountain road, Aursjøvegen ascends from Sunndalsøra and up the narrow Litldalen valley with the wild river gushing below. The road gradually winds its way up to the plateau and down to Eikesdalen.  
Read more about the Mardalsfossen and Aursjøveien road  
Read more about the other waterfalls in the region

Active holiday offers 

Come and try the hiking areas in Trollheimen and Sunndalsfjella National Park. Take the mountain bus to Vengedalen and hike up the beautiful Romsdalseggen, a 7-8 hour hiking trip with views of the Trollveggen, Romsdalshorn and Vengetindene (the Venge peaks). The hiking route Fjord Route, starts directly at the airport in Kristiansund. Let an experienced guide take you climbing, kayaking, skiing or hiking. You will never regret it! 
Read more about Trollheimen and Sunndalsfjella National Park

Getting here and around

The Northwest region is situated about 500 km from Oslo and 450 km from Bergen. You can travel by train from Oslo or Trondheim, to Oppdal or to Dombås and then with the spectacular Rauma Railway to Åndalsnes. In addition, the famed Hurtigruten - both north-and southbound - arrive in Molde and Kristiansund every single day of the year. There are airports in both Kristiansund and Molde, with daily flights from/to the major cities in Norway. There are buses that runs frequently on the main routes in the region, but we recommend to have your own car, to have more freedom to go to the hidden treasures in our destination.

Useful links

 Flights Avinor.no  
Train NSB.no  
Bus Frammr.no  (in Norwegian)
Boat Kystekspressen.no   (Trondheim - Kristiansund, in Norwegian)
Hurtigruten (Coastal steamer) Hurtigruten.com

Welcome to Northwest!  www.visitnorthwest.no

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Åndalsnes

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6300 Åndalsnes

Åndalsnes is a city with about 3000 inhabitants, including surrounding areas. It is the administrative center of Rauma municipality in Møre and Romsdal.
The city lies at the mouth of the river Rauma by the Romsdalsfjord. The city is surrounded by...
Aquaculture Visitor Centre at Smøla

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Edøya
6570 Smøla

At the aquaculture visitor center at Smøla you can learn more about Norwegian fish-farming . There are 20 such viewing centers in Norway and one of them in Møre og Romsdal and on the idyllic island Smøla. Nekton Havbruk is the the aquaculture...
Fru Guri av Edøy - Historical play outdoor

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Edøy
6570 Smøla

A historical play about the people who lived on Edøy around 800 years ago. The action revolves around two historical cultural monuments - the runic stone ‘Kulisteinen’ and Edøy old church. The cast consists of both professional and amateur actors....
Håholmen Havstuer - meetings and conferences

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Kårvåg
6530 Averøy

Welcome to Håholmen!
Håholmen, a fishing community worthy of presevation in the Hustadvika bay, has served as a meeting place, harbour, home and workplace for fishermen, sailors, shopkeepers and travellers for hundreds of years. Håholmen has been a...
Bergtatt Opplevelser- caves

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Naas
6490 Eide

Hidden inside the marble mines at Naas by Eide between the towns of Kristiansund and Molde, you will find the coolest caves in Norway.
Here you can join a boat trip on a large and lit lake far into the mountain, and eat food in beautiful...
Atlantic MICE

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Verftsgata 6A
6416 Molde

Atlantic MICE is a professional conference organizer (PCO). We are a privately owned, well-established firm with 27 years of experience in planning and staging different types of events for national and international clients.
We are offering a...
Friluftslek

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Vollan 3
6300 Åndalsnes
Åndalsnes Camping & Motel

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Gryttenveien 1
6300 Åndalsnes

Åndalsnes Camping & Motel is located by spectacular sceneries by the bank of river Rauma, 1.5 km from the centre of Åndalsnes. You find us near the fjord called Romsdal, encircled by the Alps of the valley Romsdalen with the tourist magnets...

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Trollveggen Camping

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Horgheimseidet E136
6300 Åndalsnes

Welcome to a nature experience at Trollveggen Camping. You’ll find us at the base of Europe’s highest mountain wall; Trollveggen, surrounded by the Trolltindene and Romsdalshorn, with Rauma River close by.
Top standard sanitary building.
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Noreon tour production and guideservice

Address

Kirkebakken 17
6413 Molde
Lensmansgarden

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Bø
6315 Innfjorden

Welcome to visit Lensmansgarden in Innfjorden. The farm is located about 10 km from Åndalsnes towards the city of Ålesund.
Lensmansgarden is old farm where the farm buildings are converted into apartments and meeting rooms. In addition, we have...

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Rauma Ullvarefabrikk

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Kolstadgt. 1
6310 Veblungsnes

Rauma Ullvarefabrikk A/S is Norway's leading producer of wool for homecrafts. At our factory shop you will find most of what you would expect of a Norwegian homecrafts shop.We sell original knitting patterns for traditional knitted...
Måna Camping

Address

Voll
6386 Måndalen

Welcome to Måna Camping. Måndalen is centrally located in the county Møre and Romsdal by the Romsdalsfjord, within easy reach of all attractions in the county. 15 min from Åndalsnes and 1 hour drive to Molde and Ålesund.
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HI Molde Youth Hostel

Address

Raumavn. 2-4
6410 Molde

Cheapest in Molde?
Nice rooms, good food! Short distance to town centre. Open 1.June-10.August.

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Rosvang Gaard

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6360 Åfarnes

Welcome to Rosvang Gaard

Rosvang Gaard is an intimate farm hotel, lying by the shores of the Rødven Fjord with stunning views over the surrounding scenery, midway between Molde and Åndalsnes. We offer a very personal service with individual...

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Åndalsnes Hytteutleie - huts for rent

Address

Setnesveien
6310 Veblungsnes

Åndalsnes Cabins offers 6 cabins with a good standard in rural and quiet surroundings, 1.5 km from Åndalsnes. The cabins have nice scenery and a cozy farm as their nearest neighbors. View over the Romsdalsfjord and “Romsdal Alps”.

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Korsbakken Camping

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Torvik
6320 Isfjorden

Korsbakken Camping- Naf Camping in Torvika, 17 km from Åndalsnes og 33 km from Molde. 11 cabins, 2 cabins with shower /toilet for rent all year,camping area for campers and caravans.

Korsbakken Camping is situated near the Romsdalsfjord with a...

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El bike - rental and guided tours at Hotel Aak

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Aak
6300 Åndalsnes

Enjoy the fresh air, birds singing, fantastic view +++ while cycling in the area. The beauty of the el bike is that you can decide how tired you must be. We recommend to do the tour up Trollstigen road.
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Grip - fishingvillage near Kristiansund

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Piren
Kirkelandet
6509 Kristiansund N

Visit the tiny island with a big history! Once this was Norway's smallest municipality, now the island is summerrecidences. The pittoriske buildings are charming and colorful. Between the houses you may visit the over 500 years old stave church....
Braatthallen Stagepartner

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Skoleringen 1
6514 Kristiansund N