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{{short description|Municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway}}

{{Infobox_Kommune|

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name=Molde|

{{Infobox kommune

idnumber=1502|

|name = Molde

county=[[Møre og Romsdal]]|

|native_name =

capital=Molde|

|native_name_lang =

landscape=[[Romsdal]]|

|other_name =

governor=Jan Petter Hammerø ([[Høyre|H]])|

|former_name =

governor_as_of=2005|

|image_skyline = File:Molde rådhus.jpg

arearank=254|

|image_caption = Molde town hall

area=363|

|idnumber = 1506

arealand=355|

|county = Møre og Romsdal

areapercent=0.11|

|district = Romsdal

population_as_of=2004|

|capital = [[Molde (town)|Molde]]

populationrank=35|

|established = 1 Jan 1838 <!-- date of municipal establishment, the town was established hundreds of years earlier... see [[Molde (town)]] for that info -->

population=24,421|

|preceded = none

populationpercent=0.53|

|demonyms = Moldenser<br />Moldensar

populationdensity=68|

|language = Neutral

populationincrease=6.0|

|coatofarms = Molde komm.svg

language=[[Norwegian language|Neutral]]|

|webpage = www.molde.kommune.no

lat_deg=62| lat_min=45| lat_sec=23| lon_deg=7| lon_min=14| lon_sec=19|

|mayor = Trygve Grydeland

utm_zone=32V| utm_northing=6959692 |utm_easting=0410053| geo_cat=adm2nd|

|mayor_party = [[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]]

coatofarms=[[Image:Molde_komm.png|70px]]|

|mayor_as_of = 2023

map=[[Image:Molde kart.png]] |

|elevation_max_m = 1964.92

munwebpage=www.molde.kommune.no|

|highest_point_ref = <ref name="elev">{{Cite web |date=2024-01-16 |title=Høgaste fjelltopp i kvar kommune |url=https://www.kartverket.no/til-lands/fakta-om-norge/hoyeste-fjelltopp-i-kommunen |publisher=[[Kartverket]] |language=no}}</ref>

|area_rank = 56

|area_total_km2 = 1503.37

|area_land_km2 = 1434.81

|area_water_km2 = 68.56

|area_water_percent = 4.6

|population_as_of = 2024

|population_rank = 32

|population_total = 32816

|population_density_km2 = 21.8

|population_increase = 5.6

|coordinates = {{coord|62|45|23|N|07|14|19|E|region:NO|display=inline,title}}

}}

'''Molde''' is a city and [[municipalities of Norway|municipality]], and the administrative center in the [[counties of Norway|county]] of [[Møre og Romsdal]], [[Norway]]. Neighboring municipalities are [[Aukra]], [[Fræna]], [[Gjemnes]], [[Nesset]], [[Rauma, Norway|Rauma]], [[Vestnes]], and [[Midsund]].

'''Molde Municipality''' ({{IPA|no|ˈmɔ̂ɫdə|-|Molde.ogg}}) is a [[List of municipalities of Norway|municipality]] in [[Møre og Romsdal]] [[Counties of Norway|county]], [[Norway]]. It is located in the [[Traditional districts of Norway|traditional district]] of [[Romsdal]]. It is located on the [[Romsdal Peninsula]], surrounding the [[Fannefjord]] and [[Moldefjord]]. The [[administrative centre]] of the municipality is the city of [[Molde]] which is also the [[administrative centre]] of [[Møre og Romsdal]] county, the commercial hub of the [[Romsdal]] region, and the seat of the [[Diocese of Møre]]. Other main population centres in the municipality include the villages of [[Hjelset]], [[Kleive, Møre og Romsdal|Kleive]], [[Nesjestranda]], [[Midsund (village)|Midsund]], [[Nord-Heggdal]], [[Eidsvåg, Nesset|Eidsvåg]], [[Raudsand]], [[Boggestranda]], [[Myklebostad, Møre og Romsdal|Myklebostad]], [[Eresfjord]], and [[Eikesdalen]].

Located on the north shore of the Romsdalsfjord, Molde, also known as the ''Town of Roses'', is famous for its spectacular panoramic view to the snow-clad peaks on the southern side of the fjord. It is regional capital of [[Møre og Romsdal]] and hosts the bishop of [[Møre]]. The name is probably derived from Old Norse ''moldar'', plural form of ''mold'' meaning rich or fertile soil.

The {{convert|1503|km2|adj=on}} municipality is the 56th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Molde is the 32nd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 32,816. The municipality's [[population density]] is {{convert|21.8|PD/km2}} and its population has increased by 5.6% over the previous 10-year period.<ref name="ssb pop">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |title=Table: 06913: Population 1 January and population changes during the calendar year (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/06913/ |language=Norwegian}}</ref><ref name="ssb area">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |title=09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/09280/ |language=Norwegian}}</ref>

The city's coat-of-arms shows a whale chasing herring into a barrel, symbolizing the founding industries of the city - export of fish and timber. Molde was never a whaling port; the whale is merely an echo of the ancient superstition that whales chased (not followed) the schools of fish into the fjords certain times of the year.

Molde has a [[Oceanic climate|maritime]], [[temperate climate]], with cool-to-warm summers, and relatively mild winters. The city of Molde is nicknamed ''The City of Roses''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The rose gardens in Molde - The city of roses |url=https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/northwest/listings-northwest/the-rose-gardens-in-molde-the-city-of-roses/8704/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022002511/https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/northwest/listings-northwest/the-rose-gardens-in-molde-the-city-of-roses/8704/ |archive-date=22 October 2020 |access-date=19 October 2020 |website=Visit Norway}}</ref> Molde is a centre for Norwegian [[textile]] and [[garment]] industry as well as a major tourist destination.

The city is easily accessible by car and major roads from [[Oslo]], 7 hrs via [[Åndalsnes]] and the magnificent [[Trollveggen]]; from [[Trondheim]], 4 hrs via [[Oppdal]] and [[Sunndalsøra]], or 3.5 hrs via Vinjeøra and [[Krifast]], and Ålesund, 1.5 hrs via [[Vestnes]]. [[Hurtigruta]], the fabled coastal route, visits Molde every day, on its journey between [[Bergen]] and [[Kirkenes]]; and by train via Åndalsnes.

Molde was originally the name of a farm by a natural harbour, which grew into a timber trading port in the late [[16th century]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Grüner |first=Otto R. |title=Hollendertida i Romsdal: sagbruk og trelasthandel på 1600-tallet |publisher=Rune forlag |year=1972 |language=no}}</ref> Formal trading rights were introduced before 1604,<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Kvernberg |first=Anders |date=2022 |title=‘Ladeplatzen udi Molde Fiære’ – et kritisk blikk på noen av ''Bolsøyboka''s mytedannelser |url=https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digitidsskrift_2022120585069_001?page=86 |journal=Årsskrift |publisher=Romsdal sogelag |page=83 |via=nb.no (access required)}}</ref> and the town was incorporated as a [[kjøpstad]] through a [[royal charter]] in 1742. The town of Molde was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see [[formannskapsdistrikt]] law) and over the years, the municipality has grown significantly in area such that the municipality is now vastly larger than the urban city of Molde.

The city has an airport at [[Molde Airport, Årø|Årø]], with regular flights to [[Oslo]], [[Bergen, Norway|Bergen]], and [[Trondheim]]. From 2004, there are also regular flights to [[Spain]].

==History==

[[Molde University College]], [[Høgskolen i Molde]][http://www.himolde.no], offers a wide range of academical opportunities, from Nursing and Health related studies, to Economics and administrative courses, specializing in information technology, transport economics and logistics, with degrees up to and including PhD.

The town of Molde was established as an urban municipality on 1 January 1838 (see [[formannskapsdistrikt]] law). It was surrounded by the rural [[Bolsøy Municipality]]. On 1 July 1915, a part of Bolsøy Municipality (population: 183) was transferred into the city of Molde. On 1 January 1952, another part of Bolsøy Municipality (population: 1,913) was transferred into the city of Molde.<ref name="Dag">{{Cite web |last=Jukvam |first=Dag |year=1999 |title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen |url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf |publisher=[[Statistics Norway|Statistisk sentralbyrå]] |language=no |isbn=9788253746845}}</ref>

During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the [[Schei Committee]]. On 1 January 1964, the [[Molde (town)]] (population: 8,289) merged with the [[Sekken]], [[Veøya]], and [[Nesjestranda]] parts of [[Veøy Municipality]] (population: 756), all of [[Bolsøy Municipality]] (population: 7,996), and the Mordal area of [[Nord-Aukra Municipality]] (population: 77) to form a new, larger Molde Municipality.<ref name="Dag" />

The local newspaper is ''[[Romsdals Budstikke]][http://www.r-b.no]''.

On 1 January 2020, the neighbouring [[Midsund Municipality]] and [[Nesset Municipality]] merged with Molde to form a much larger Molde Municipality.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nye Molde |url=http://www.nyemolde.no |access-date=2017-10-15 |language=no}}</ref>

The [[consulate general]] for the [[Republic of Macedonia]] in Norway is situated in Molde.

==Coat of arms==

Two current notabilities from Molde are politician and former prime minister [[Kjell Magne Bondevik]] and businessman [[Kjell Inge Røkke]].

The [[coat of arms]] was granted on 29 June 1742. The informal [[blazon]] is ''"a water spouting whale, which drives a barrel in front of itself"'' ({{langx|no|en vannsprutende hvalfisk, som driver en tønne for seg}}). The arms have a blue [[field (heraldry)|field]] (background) and the [[charge (heraldry)|charge]] is a whale and barrel floating on the ocean waves. It also has a [[mural crown]] above the [[Escutcheon (heraldry)|escutcheon]] since the municipality includes a town. The exact design of the coat of arms is not formally depicted in law, so it has varied some over the centuries. The arms symbolize a [[whale]] chasing [[herring]] into a barrel, based on an old myth that the whales (guided by God) chased the schools of herring into the fjords at certain times. It also portrays the city's founding industries of herring fisheries and timber exports. Molde was never a whaling port, but the unusually bountiful fisheries in the early 1740s alleviated the city's suffering during a major famine. The sighting of whales, usually pods of [[orca]], was commonly held to be the start of the spring herring fisheries. The municipal flag is a white flag with the coat of arms in the centre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen |url=https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Molde |access-date=2023-04-14 |publisher=Heraldry of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Molde, Møre og Romsdal (Norway) |url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/no-15-02.html |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=Flags of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Kvernberg |first=Anders |title=Moldes byvåpen fra lakksegl til dataskjerm |publisher=Romsdalsmuseets årbok |year=2012 |page=160ff}}</ref>

Moldesangen ({{lit|The Song of Molde}}) is the semi-official anthem. It was written by Palle Godtfred Olaus Dørum (1818–1886) and composed by Karl Groos (1789–1861), supposedly in 1818, and is the same tune used the anthem of the German federal state [[Mecklenburg-Vorpommern]].

== Topography ==

==Geography==

Molde proper consists of a 10 km long and 1-2 km wide strip of urban land running east-west along the north shore of [[Moldefjorden]], the arm of [[Romsdalsfjorden]] between the city and the parallel running chain of low-laying islands and islets screening the city from the south, and the woodclad hills to the north.

Molde Municipality includes part of the [[Romsdal peninsula]] as well as many islands including the islands of [[Otrøya]] and [[Midøya]]. To the southeast, Molde Municipality stretches about {{convert|75|km}} inland. The [[Molde (town)|town of Molde]] consists of a {{convert|10|km}} long and {{convert|1|to|2|km}} wide strip of urban land running east–west along the north shore of the [[Moldefjord]], an arm of the [[Romsdalsfjord]], on the [[Romsdal peninsula]]. The city is sheltered by [[Bolsøya]] and the [[Molde archipelago]], a chain of low-lying islands and islets, to the south, and the wood-clad hills of [[Moldemarka]] to the north. The city centre is located just west of the river [[Moldeelva]], which runs into the city from the north, originating in the [[Moldevatnet]] lake, through the valley Moldedalen. Despite the river being minor and seasonal, it supported several [[sawmill]]s in the 16th and 17th&nbsp;centuries. This gave rise to the original town itself through a combination of a good harbour, proximity to the sea routes, vast timber resources, and a river capable of supporting mills. In 1909, the river housed the first [[hydro electric]] [[power plant]] capable of providing sufficient electricity for the city, and the upper reaches of the river still provide drinking water for most of the city.

The highest point in the municipality is the {{convert|1964.92|m|adj=on}} tall mountain [[Kleneggen]].<ref name="elev" /> Its panoramic view of some 222 partly snow-clad peaks, usually referred to as the [[Molde panorama]], is one of Molde's main attractions, and has drawn tourists to the city since the 19th century. Molde is nicknamed the ''Town of Roses'', a name which originated during Molde's era as a tourist destination of international fame in the late 19th&nbsp;century.

The city center is located just west of the river [[Moldeelva]], which runs into the town through Moldedalen (valley), from Moldevatnet (lake) to the north of the city, and finally pours into Moldefjorden (fjord).

Neighbouring municipalities are [[Aukra Municipality|Aukra]], [[Gjemnes Municipality|Gjemnes]], and [[Hustadvika Municipality|Hustadvika]] (to the north); [[Ålesund Municipality|Ålesund]] (to the southwest); [[Vestnes Municipality|Vestnes]] and [[Rauma Municipality|Rauma]] (to the south); and [[Tingvoll Municipality|Tingvoll]] and [[Sunndal Municipality|Sunndal]] (to the east).

Although the river is minor and seasonal, there were several sawmills along it in the 16 and 1700s. This gave rise to the city itself through a combination of a good harbour, proximity to the sea routes, vast timber resources, and a river capable of supporting mills.

{{wide image|Molde, Norway 2022-07-08 (02).jpg|550px|Panoramic view of Molde}}

In 1909 the river also housed the first [[hydro electric]] [[power plant]] capable of providing sufficient electricity to the city.

=== Climate =Government==

Molde Municipality is responsible for [[primary education]] (through 10th grade), outpatient [[Health care|health services]], [[old age|senior citizen]] services, [[welfare spending|welfare]] and other [[Social work|social services]], [[zoning]], [[economic development]], and municipal [[road]]s and utilities. The municipality is governed by a [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] of [[Direct election|directly elected]] representatives. The [[mayor]] is [[Indirect election|indirectly elected]] by a vote of the municipal council.<ref name="ks">{{Cite SNL|kommunestyre| kommunestyre|2024-12-31|Hansen|Tore|2024-11-25|editor2-last=Vabo |editor2-first=Signy Irene}}</ref> The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the [[Nordmøre og Romsdal District Court]] and the [[Frostating Court of Appeal]].

===Municipal council===

Molde has a [[maritime]], [[temperate climate]], with cool-to-warm summers, and relatively mild winters. The annual persipitation is moderate/high, with an average of 1640 mm per year. The warmest and driest season is late summer/fall, where Molde also holds the national high for the month of October, with 25.6 °C (on October 11, 2005).

The [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] ({{lang|no|Kommunestyre}}) of Molde is made up of 49 representatives who are elected to four-year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political [[Political party|party]].

{{div col}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 2023

|end = 2027

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Kommunestyrevalg 2023 - Møre og Romsdal |url=https://valgresultat.no/valg/2023/ko/m%C3%B8re%20og%20romsdal/molde#seats |access-date=2024-01-16 |publisher=[[Valgdirektoratet]]}}</ref>

|collapsed =

|Total = 49

|Arbeiderpartiet = 7

|Fremskrittspartiet = 7

|Grønne = 3

|Høyre = 15

|INP = 1

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 3

|Rødt = 2

|Senterpartiet = 4

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 5

|Venstre = 2

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 2019

|end = 2023

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Kommunestyrevalg 2019 – Møre og Romsdal |url=https://valgresultat.no/valg/2019/ko/m%C3%B8re%20og%20romsdal/molde#seats |access-date=2019-10-19 |publisher=[[Valgdirektoratet]]}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 59

|Arbeiderpartiet = 8

|Fremskrittspartiet = 7

|Høyre = 15

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 3

|Senterpartiet = 10

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 8

|Venstre = 2

|Rødt = 1

|Grønne = 5

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 2015

|end = 2019

|reference = <ref name="ssb valg">{{Cite web |title=Table: 04813: Members of the local councils, by party/electoral list at the Municipal Council election (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/04813/ |publisher=Statistics Norway |language=no}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 47

|Arbeiderpartiet = 8

|Fremskrittspartiet = 4

|Høyre = 17

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 3

|Senterpartiet = 3

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3

|Venstre = 3

|Grønne = 2

|Local_Lists = 4

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 2011

|end = 2015

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Kommunestyrevalg 2011 – Møre og Romsdal |url=https://valgresultat.no/valg/2011/ko/m%C3%B8re%20og%20romsdal/molde#seats |access-date=2019-10-19 |publisher=[[Valgdirektoratet]]}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 47

|Arbeiderpartiet = 9

|Fremskrittspartiet = 5

|Høyre = 17

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 4

|Senterpartiet = 3

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3

|Venstre = 6

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 2007

|end = 2011

|reference = <ref name="ssb valg" />

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 47

|Arbeiderpartiet = 10

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 4

|Senterpartiet = 4

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 5

|Venstre = 3

|Høyre = 13

|Fremskrittspartiet = 8

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 2003

|end = 2007

|reference = <ref name="ssb valg" />

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 47

|Arbeiderpartiet = 9

|Fremskrittspartiet = 8

|Høyre = 15

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 4

|Senterpartiet = 3

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 6

|Venstre = 2

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1999

|end = 2003

|reference = <ref name="ssb valg" />

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 47

|Arbeiderpartiet = 12

|Høyre = 11

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 11

|Senterpartiet = 4

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 6

|Venstre = 2

|Rød_Valgallianse = 1

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1995

|end = 1999

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1996 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1995 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c342.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c342.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 47

|Arbeiderpartiet = 13

|Fremskrittspartiet = 4

|Høyre = 10

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 8

|Senterpartiet = 6

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 4

|Venstre = 2

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1991

|end = 1995

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1993 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1991 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c057.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c057.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 47

|Arbeiderpartiet = 12

|Fremskrittspartiet = 2

|Høyre = 9

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 8

|Rød_Valgallianse = 1

|Senterpartiet = 6

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 7

|Venstre = 2

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1987

|end = 1991

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1988 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1987 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b765.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b765.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 61

|Arbeiderpartiet = 19

|Fremskrittspartiet = 7

|Høyre = 13

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 9

|Rød_Valgallianse = 1

|Senterpartiet = 4

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 5

|Venstre = 3

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1983

|end = 1987

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1984 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1983 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b450.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b450.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 61

|Arbeiderpartiet = 20

|Fremskrittspartiet = 3

|Høyre = 14

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 10

|Rød_Valgallianse = 1

|Senterpartiet = 5

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 4

|Venstre = 4

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1979

|end = 1983

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1979 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1979 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b093.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b093.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 61

|Arbeiderpartiet = 18

|DLF = 1

|Høyre = 17

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 11

|Rød_Valgallianse = 1

|Senterpartiet = 5

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3

|Venstre = 5

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1975

|end = 1979

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1977 |title=Kommunevalgene 1975 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a769.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a769.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 61

|Fremskrittspartiet = 1

|Arbeiderpartiet = 19

|DLF = 2

|Høyre = 9

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 14

|Senterpartiet = 10

|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3

|Venstre = 3

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1971

|end = 1975

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1973 |title=Kommunevalgene 1972 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a457.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a457.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 61

|Arbeiderpartiet = 23

|Høyre = 8

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 11

|Senterpartiet = 8

|Sosialistisk_Folkeparti = 3

|Venstre = 8

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1967

|end = 1971

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1967 |title=Kommunevalgene 1967 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a214.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a214.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo |volume=I}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 61

|Arbeiderpartiet = 24

|Høyre = 9

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 9

|Senterpartiet = 7

|Sosialistisk_Folkeparti = 3

|Venstre = 9

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|start = 1963

|end = 1967

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1964 |title=Kommunevalgene 1963 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_138.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_138.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 61

|Arbeiderpartiet = 25

|Høyre = 11

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 11

|Senterpartiet = 6

|Sosialistisk_Folkeparti = 1

|Venstre = 7

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|city = yes

|start = 1959

|end = 1963

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1960 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1959 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_022.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_022.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 37

|Arbeiderpartiet = 15

|Høyre = 8

|NKP = 1

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 7

|Venstre = 6

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|city = yes

|start = 1955

|end = 1959

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1957 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1955 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_252.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_252.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 37

|Arbeiderpartiet = 14

|NKP = 1

|Høyre = 8

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 7

|Venstre = 7

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|city = yes

|start = 1951

|end = 1955

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1952 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1951 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_120.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_120.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 36

|Arbeiderpartiet = 13

|NKP = 1

|Høyre = 7

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 7

|Venstre = 8

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|city = yes

|start = 1947

|end = 1951

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1948 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1947 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_165.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_165.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 28

|Arbeiderpartiet = 8

|NKP = 3

|Høyre = 5

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 5

|Venstre = 7

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|city = yes

|start = 1945

|end = 1947

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1947 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1945 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_133.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_133.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 28

|Arbeiderpartiet = 10

|NKP = 3

|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 4

|Venstre = 5

|Borgerlige_Felleslister = 6

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|city = yes

|start = 1937

|end = 1941*

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1938 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1937 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_ix_133.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_ix_133.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-01 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 28

|Venstre = 10

|Borgerlige_Felleslister = 8

|Arbeiderpartiet = 10

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|city = yes

|start = 1934

|end = 1937

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1935 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1934 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_ix_057.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_ix_057.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-03 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 28

|Venstre = 9

|Borgerlige_Felleslister = 10

|Arbeiderpartiet = 8

|NKP = 1

|}}

{{Kommunestyre table

|name = Molde

|city = yes

|start = 1931

|end = 1934

|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1932 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1931 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_viii_186.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_viii_186.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |access-date=2020-05-03 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |___location=Oslo}}</ref>

|collapsed = yes

|Total = 28

|Venstre = 8

|Borgerlige_Felleslister = 10

|Arbeiderpartiet = 9

|Local_Lists = 1

|}}

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===Mayors===

A [[natural phenomenon]] occuring in Molde, and the adjacent district, are frequent winter days with temperatures above 15 °C. This is due to [[föhn wind]] from south and south-east. Combined with a steady influx of warm, moist south-westerly winds from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] through the [[Gulf stream]], it gives Molde a climate much warmer than average for its [[latitude]].

The [[Mayor#Scandinavia|mayor]] ({{langx|no|ordfører}}) of Molde is the political leader of the municipality and the chairperson of the municipal council. Here is a list of people who have held this position:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Molde kommune: Ordførere etter 1837 |url=https://www.molde.kommune.no/Modules/article.aspx?ObjectType=Article&Article.ID=1152&Category.ID=666 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719233506/https://www.molde.kommune.no/Modules/article.aspx?ObjectType=Article&Article.ID=1152&Category.ID=666 |archive-date=2011-07-19 |access-date=2023-04-14 |publisher=Molde kommune |language=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |year=2024 |editor-last=Fiva |editor-first=Jon H |editor2-last=Sørensen |editor2-first=Rune J. |editor3-last=Vøllo |editor3-first=Reidar |title=Local Candidate Dataset |url=https://www.jon.fiva.no/docs/FivaSorensenVollo2024.pdf}}</ref>

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* 1837–1838: C.B. Brinchmann

* 1839–1839: J.S. Sommerschield

* 1840–1840: C.B. Brinchmann

* 1841–1841: Bastian Width

* 1842–1842: Edvard Kraft

* 1843–1844: K.A. Bjørseth

* 1845–1845: Claus S. Jervell

* 1846–1846: K.A. Bjørseth

* 1847–1847: Johan Olivarius Horn

* 1848–1848: Claus S. Jervell

* 1849–1850: Johan Olivarius Horn

* 1851–1853: Isach Georg Dass

* 1854–1854: Christen Smith

* 1855–1855: Johan Olivarius Horn

* 1856–1856: Claus S. Jervell

* 1857–1857: Johan Olivarius Horn

* 1858–1858: Gunder Paulsen

* 1859–1859: Andreas Lind

* 1860–1860: Gunder Paulsen

* 1861–1861: Andreas Lind

* 1862–1862: Henrik L. Sommerschield

* 1863–1864: Thorvald Johannes Owren

* 1865–1865: Isach Georg Dass

* 1866–1866: Ludvig Arnoldus Leth

* 1867–1867: Gunder Paulsen

* 1868–1869: Ludvig Arnoldus Leth

* 1870–1870: Fredrik Christian Sand

* 1871–1874: K.F. Feilberg

* 1875–1876: [[Ferdinand Nicolai Roll]]

* 1877–1877: Henrik L. Sommerschield

* 1878–1878: Johan B. Ræstad

* 1879–1883: Tobias Annæus Owren

* 1884–1886: Ludvig Arnoldus Leth

* 1887–1888: [[Ferdinand Nicolai Roll]]

* 1888–1890: J.L.W. Dietrichson

* 1891–1891: Ludvig Arnoldus Leth

* 1892–1892: J.L.W. Dietrichson

* 1893–1893: O. Berg

* 1894–1895: J.L.W. Dietrichson

* 1896–1899: Albert Dessen

* 1900–1902: Lars Nøsen

* 1903–1904: [[Birger Stuevold-Hansen]]

* 1905–1907: Ulrich Møller

* 1908–1910: [[Nils Christian Egede Hertzberg]]

* 1911–1913: Lars Jacobsen

* 1914–1916: [[Nils Christian Egede Hertzberg]]

* 1917–1922: Anton Holm

* 1923–1925: Kristian Nøsen

* 1926–1927: Nils B. Elvsaas ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]])

* 1928–1930: Hans Jakob Sparre Schneider

* 1931–1934: Ole Sivertsen Nås ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]])

* 1935–1937: Oscar Hanssen ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])

* 1938–1940: Ole Sivertsen Nås ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]])

* 1941–1945: Hans Jakob Sparre Schneider ([[Nasjonal Samling|NS]])

* 1945–1945: Ole Sivertsen Nås ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]])

* 1946–1946: Nils B. Elvsaas ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]])

* 1947–1947: O. Aasgård ([[Labour Party (Norway)|Ap]])

* 1948–1950: Nils B. Elvsaas ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]])

* 1951–1955: Asgaut Bore ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]])

* 1956–1959: [[Kåre Stokkeland]] ([[Labour Party (Norway)|Ap]])

* 1960–1961: Petter Pettersson ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])

* 1962–1965: [[Johan Skipnes]] ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])

* 1966–1969: Petter Pettersson ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])

* 1970–1971: [[Olav Askvik]] ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]])

* 1972–1973: [[Johan Skipnes]] ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])

* 1972–1973: Petter Pettersson ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])

* 1974–1977: Wilhelm Wilkens ([[Centre Party (Norway)|Sp]])

* 1978–1979: Asmund Fredly ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])

* 1980–1981: Bernt Vilnes ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])

* 1982–1983: Asmund Fredly ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])

* 1984–1985: [[Rolf Myhre]] ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])

* 1986–1989: Ragnar Heggdal ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])

* 1990–1993: [[Rolf Myhre]] ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])

* 1994–1998: Einar Øveraas ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])

* 1998–2003: [[Rolf Myhre]] ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])

* 2003–2011: Jan Petter Hammerø ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])

* 2011–2023: [[Torgeir Dahl]] ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])

* 2023–present: Trygve Grydeland ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-13 |title=Trygve Grydeland blir ny ordfører i Molde |url=https://www.nrk.no/mr/trygve-grydeland-blir-ny-ordforer-i-molde-1.16556809 |access-date=2024-01-16 |work=[[NRK]] |language=no}}</ref>

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===Twin towns — sister cities===

The sheltered ___location of the city, facing south with hills to the north, mountains to the east and mountainous islands to the west, contributes to Molde's unusually rich plantlife, especially among species naturally growing on far lower latitudes, like maple, chesnut, oak, lime/linden, beech, yew, and others.

Molde has three [[sister cities]]. They are:<ref name="sister">{{Cite web |title=Vennskapsbyer |url=http://www.molde.kommune.no/vennskapsbyer.263537.no.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052427/http://www.molde.kommune.no/vennskapsbyer.263537.no.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=26 April 2014 |website=kommune.no}}</ref>

*{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Borås]], [[Sweden]]

*{{flagicon|FIN}} [[Mikkeli]], [[Finland]]

*{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Vejle]], [[Denmark]]

== Tourism References==

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Molde was a popular tourist destination of international fame already in the late [[19th century]] with [[Kaiser Wilhelm]] of [[Germany]] as a regular summer visitor. The Kaiser referred to the city as "The [[Nice]] of the North", which naturally gave a tremendous boost to the city's desirability as a tourist destination. Drawn by its unique setting where visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the natural splendour of its surroundings, with more than 220 rugged and partly snow-clad mountain peaks visible from all over the city, but preferably from the viewpoint Varden, it became a desired port of call for the yachts and cruise ships of the European gentry up until [[World War I]]. At the time, Molde consisted of luxurious hotels surrounding an idyllic township with quaint, wooden houses, lush gardens and parks, esplanades and pavillions, earning it the nickname "the Town of Roses".

* [http://ssb.no/kommunefakta/molde Municipal fact sheet] from [[Statistics Norway]] {{in lang|no}}

This golden era came to a sudden end with the outbreak of [[World War I]], and the devestating fire of [[1916]].

Although tourism has never reached the magnitude and economical importance it once had, Molde is still a major cruise ship and tourist destination.

Another famous attraction is the ''Royal Birch'' at Glomstua, which is where King [[Haakon VII of Norway|Haakon VII]] and Crown Prince [[Olav V of Norway|Olav]] sought to hide during the German [[World War II]] bombing of the city in April 1940. A famous photograph taken during this event was widely reprinted, and became a symbol of Norwegian [[patriotism]] and [[resistance]] againt [[Nazi-Germany]]. Close to the Royal Birch is the international Grove of Peace (see [[Bjørnson Festival]]).

== Activities ==

The contrasts in scenery and landscape make the Molde region perfect for outdoor pursuits. In the numerous hills and mountains within minutes from the city, you can ramble as you wish along marked paths or simply off-track, you can go skiing in tracks, resorts, or on your own in the deep woods; or go hunting for game animals and [[grouse]]. Also, with Molde as your base you will find great opportunities for [[ice climbing]], [[peak climbing]], [[bouldering]], and [[glacier]] hiking. Also, if you are a skilled [[mountaineer]], then near-by [[Romsdal]] is perfect for you.

The rivers of the area, legendary amoung the British gentry already in the mid-1800s, abound in salmon, sea trout and sea char. With free public access to the shoreline, you can catch [[cod]], [[pollock]], [[saithe]], [[mackerel]] and other species of [[saltwater fish]] from the shore or from boat. For a thrill seeker, [[Hustadvika]] is one of Norway's best locations for scuba diving.

In Molde you can take part in popular activities such as horseback riding, go-karting, wind-surfing, parachuting, golf, tennis, squash and bowling, or use indoor gyms and pools.

== Culture ==

[[Image:Molde im Februar 2005.jpg|thumb|350px|The seaward approach to Molde is dominated by the sixteen-storeyed Rica Seilet Hotel.]]

Three of "the Great Four" Norwegian authors spent time, stayed or lived in Molde. [[Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson]] spent his childhood at [[Nesset]] outside Molde and attended school in the city. [[Henrik Ibsen]] frequently spent his vacations at the mansion ''Moldegård,'', and [[Alexander Kielland]] resided in the city as the governor of Romsdals amt (name of Møre og Romsdal up until [[1920]]). Ibsen's play ''[[Rosmersholm]]'' is inspired by the life at Moldegård, and ''[[The Lady from the Sea]]'' is also set in the city of Molde (although there are no direct references in the play, the geographical descriptions matches perfectly). Other authors from, or with strong bonds to Molde, include [[Edvard Hoem]], [[Jo Nesbø]], [[Knut Ødegård]], and [[Nini Roll Anker]], a dear friend of [[Sigrid Undset]]. The city of Molde has also been the home of several internationally known rock groups such as [[Lash Out]] (1992&ndash;98) and [[Bannlyst]] (1985&ndash;87), and also to singer/songwriter [[Ane Brun]].

=== Festivals ===

Every mid-July, Molde is host to the oldest and one of the most reknowned international [[jazz]] festivals in [[Europe]], [[Moldejazz]]. Artists such as [[Miles Davis]], [[BB King]], [[Ray Charles]], [[Eric Clapton]], [[Van Morrison]], [[James Brown (musician)|James Brown]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[Carlos Santana|Santana]], [[Paul Simon]], [[Joe Cocker]], and [[Lauryn Hill]] have performed at the jazz festival.

Every August, Molde and [[Nesset]] host an international literature festival, the [[Bjørnson Festival]].

Additionally a number of smaller and shorter festivals are held annually, such as blues and roots festivals, and a watersports festival.

== History ==

[[Image:Molde Kirche.jpg|thumb|300px|Molde's main street and commercial center. Molde Cathedral (orange roof on far right) with its freestanding bell tower replaces the church that was destroyed during World War II.]]

The [[Medieval]] township on the island of [[Veøy]] – the holy island – situated at the nearby junction where three smaller fjords meet the main [[fjord]] leading westwards out to the [[Romsdal]] coast and the shipping routes, had lost its importance at the eve of the 15th Century. However, commercial life in the region was not dead, and originating from the two settlements at Reknes and Molde (later Moldegård), a minor port called ''Molde Fjære'' (''Molde Landing'') emerged, based on trade with timber and herring to mainly Dutch and British merchants. In [[1614]] the town gained formal trading rights, and in [[1742]] it was finally incorporated through a royal charter.

After the decline of the nearby competing township of [[Bud]], Molde continued to grow throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries, and became a center for Norwegian textile and garment industry, as well as an administrative center for the region. At this point, tourism had also become a major industry. This rapid development was interrupted when one third of the city, mostly its famous wooden buildings and rose gardens, were destroyed in a fire on [[January 21|21]] and [[January 22]], [[1916]].

However, Molde recovered quickly, and continued to grow in the economically difficult interbellum period.

A second fire, or series of fire, struck from the [[Nazi Germany|German]] air-raids in April [[1940]], destroying about two thirds of the city. German vanguards were trying to cut off and capture the king, cabinet, [[parliament]] and national gold reserves, evacuated from [[Oslo]] following the attack on [[Norway]] on [[April 9]] [[1940]]. Arriving safely in Molde, the city was de facto capital of Norway from [[April 22|22]] to [[April 29]], when the advancing German forces, combined with a failed British counter-attack, forced the Norwegian commander-in-chief, General [[Otto Ruge]], to abandon Southern Norway and continue the fight from [[Tromsø]].

Since World War II, Molde has experienced a tremendous growth. As the modernization of the Norwegian society accelerated in the post-reconstrucion years, Molde became a center for not only administrative and public services, but also academical resources and industrial output. After the consolidation of the city itself and its adjacent communities in 1964, Molde became a modern city, encompassing most branches of employment, from farming and fisheries, through industrial production, to banking, tourism, commerce, health care and civil administration.

== Sports ==

Molde hosts a variety of sports teams. Most notably the [[football (soccer)|football]] team, [[Molde F.K.]][http://www.moldefk.no], playing in the [[Norwegian Premier League]]. The team is holder of two national championships (1994 and 2005), and numerous appearances in European tournaments, including the [[UEFA]] [[Champions League]]. The club was founded in [[1911]], during Molde's period of great British and Continental influx, and was first named "International", since it predominantly played teams made up from crews of foreign vessels visiting the city.

In addition to a number of international players, the city has also produced several skijumpers, cross-country and alpine skiers of international merit.

Other sports include the local [[underwater rugby]] team, [[Molde S.L.K]], one of the best in Europe, as well as [[S.K. Træff]], with a team in the Norwegian first divisjon of women's [[team handball|handball]], and [[S.K. Rival]], the mother club of olympic alpine skier [[Andrine Flemmen]].

== Friendship towns ==

Molde has several [[friendship town]]s:

*[[Denmark]]: [[Vejle]]

*[[Sweden]]: [[Borås]]

*[[Finland]]: [[Mikkeli]]

*[[Czech Republic]]: [[Česká Lípa]]

== External links ==

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* [http://www.visitmolde.com/ Tourist information]

* [http://www.himolde.no/ Molde University college]

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* [http://www.r-b.no/ Romsdals Budstikke]

* [http://www.moldefk.no/ Molde F.K.]

* [httphttps://wwwweb.archive.org/web/20070323173011/http://vistiller.com/ VS Molde Futsal]

* [https://www.moi-idrett.no/ Molde Sports Association]

* [http://www.moldepanorama.no/ Molde and the Molde Panorama]

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* [http://www.kimlivart.de/gallery/index.html?openfolder=By%20Location/Norway/Molde%20and%20surrounding%20area/ Images from Molde and Romsdal by Armin Burkhart]

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