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Our excursion begins in Molde, the capital of the Romsdal province. The city lies on the banks of the Romsdalsfjord surrounded by 222 mostly snow-capped mountain peaks.
Our journey takes us past Molde's popular hiking and skiing areas and the marble-studded mountains directly to Norway's most famous coastal road, the Atlantic Road.
This unique and spectacular series of bridges connects numerous islands and reefs and was named Norway's Building of the Century in 2005. During a photo stop, we have the opportunity to experience this interplay of nature and modern architecture up close.
The tour continues along the breathtaking Hustadvika Coast, dotted with cliffs, reefs and sandy beaches.
The next highlight is the 407m high Varden viewpoint. During the photo stop, a wonderful view of the fjord landscape with its countless small islands, the city and its impressive mountain panorama awaits us. Before we reach the harbor again, there is still time for a short city tour.
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West Norway Travel
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BeichLZ, Aug 2024
Very good excursion, especially for children as it becomes enjoyable and they learn a lot! Our guides, Sandra and Julia, the best! They even put a baby seat on the coach! Thanks for everything!
Marc_K, Aug 2024
Not sure why others had problems with pickup before. Company was very good and sent email beforehand to advise to wait at our pier when the ship docket outside town. My only gripe is that they didn't enforce bus return time in our one main stop, and that the tour should be a bit longer and drove around the longway back to see more of the Atlantic road.
Anthoni_S, Aug 2024
Nice tour. Guide gave good information. Initial Meeting place is not very well informed as there are a lot of guides from other companies with a viator placard as well.
Aleta_S, Aug 2024
It's so hard to pinpoint one particular place. It was all beautiful!! Thank ya'll for offering this excursion. I will definitely use Viator again in our travels.
You will see all main attractions in Molde, like the Rose Maiden, Jazz Boy, Rosegarden, Football stadion, Moldegård.
After passing by Molde's hiking and skiing area, you will see the nice fjord Malmefjorden, which is one of the only fjords which can be frozen in winter because of freshwater in the last part of the fjord.
The region is surrounded by mountains with high quality of marble. Marble mining began here in 1938 and the marble has been mainly used for the production of paper. Today, concerts and events take place in the cave system which is 40 km long.
Eide has a special history about it's electricity. You will hear more about it on the tour. The main business in Eide are marble and limestone manufacturing companies situated here.
You will cross the main part of the Atlantic Ocean Road which is about 8 km long. This part includes 8 bridges and stunning views of many little islets. The open stretch by the sea, named Hustadvika, is well known by fisherman and cruise ships. It can be difficult passing this area during bad weather because of shallows and sandbanks.
You will make a photo stop with the best view of the bridges and the possibility for a walk around the peninsula of Eldhusøya. This will give you a special feeling for the Atlantic and you can experience nature up close.
Håholmen was in older times just a clipfish island. Clipfish is one of the special drying methods for fish in the southwestern part of Norway.
Today, Håholmen is home of a small hotel with a Viking museum of the former owner and adventurer Ragnar Thorseth. You will learn more about the history of Ragnar on the tour.
Here you can find the world's northernmost formation of sand dunes. In summer the locals enjoy Farstadsanden for swimming and surfing.
Elnesvågen is the municipality of Hustadvika and very well known as the birthplace of Jarlsberg cheese, one of the most famous cheese brands in Norway.
From Varden viewpoint, 407 m above sea level, you can expect a great view of Molde and the impressive fjord landscape with its many islands. On a clear day you can also see the Romsdal Alps with its 222 mountain peaks.
Driving through Molde again, you will have a look on the landmark of Molde "Hotel Seilet" built in the style of the Burj al Arab in Dubai, with its sail-like shape and 82m of height.
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