Varden Viewpoint
Varden
A viewpoint 407 metres above the town of Molde, where you can take in the 222 peaks of the “Molde Panorama” across the fjord in one sweep.
Varden Viewpoint, at about 407 metres above sea level, is Molde’s most classic lookout. At your feet lie the town and the Moldefjord, and across the water the Romsdal Alps stand in a line. On a clear day you can count the 222 snow-capped peaks of the so-called “Molde Panorama.” A restaurant beside the viewpoint operates in summer. You can walk up from the city centre along forest trails in about an hour, or drive or take a taxi to the car park at the top. Entry is free, and it is open all day. If fog rolls in, you will see nothing, so check the weather before you set out.
Opening hours
All day (summit restaurant open in summer)
Nearby sights
- Romsdal Museum
- Molde Town Hall Rose Garden
- Molde Cathedral
- Fishery Museum on Hjertøya
- Trollkyrkja Cave
- Bud
- Ergan Coastal Fort
- Atlantic Ocean Road