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Molde, Norway

Known as the "City of Roses" The town sits beneath glacial cliffs, which protect it from the harsh elements, and it's blessed with a comparatively mild climate. Unfortunately, Molde was destroyed during World War II—it looks more modern than many other coastal towns—but you can still get a feel for the area's history by visiting the Romsdal Museum, which contains 45 authentic 15th-century wooden houses. Molde also has a museum documenting the city's dependence on the sea and its resources.

 

The Molde Jazz Festival (http://www.moldejazz.no), held every July, attracts thousands to the town. The dramatic mountain scenery of the Sunnmore area is also nearby. If you have a car, you might want to drive the 4 mi/6 km Atlantic Highway from Vevang to Kloveneset, which threads across the Atlantic Ocean via tiny islands and embankments.

 

http://www.visitmolde.com/en/