Høgskolen i Molde - English Information - Living in Molde and Norway

Molde - the town and it`s surroundings

Molde has a wide cultural variety. Molde International Jazz Festival is arranged every year in July. World famous musicians meet and perform top quality music for an international audience. Another yearly event is the "Bjørnson Literature Festival". This festival takes place either in July or August. The regional theatre called "Teatret Vårt", is considered to be one of the best in Norway.

Tourism:

For enquires and brochures, the best place to go, is Molde Tourist Office situated on Torget in downtown Molde. You can also visit www.visitmolde.com/.

Climate:

Molde is situated close to the west cost in Norway. This has an impact on the climate. Even though Molde is located in the northern part of the country, the winters are relatively mild with changing weather conditions and quite a lot of wind. Winter temperatures are often around zero degrees Celsius, but can for periods fall below zero. We can get quite a lot of snow for periods.

If you are staying here during wintertime, remember to bring warm clothing and solid footwear.

In the summer the temperatures are usually around 15-20 degrees Celsius, but it can be either warmer or colder in periods. The need for a good raincoat is present year round.

Cost of living

The Norwegian currency is the Norwegian krone. The official abbreviation is NOK.

The value of the Norwegian krone is approximately as follows:

1 US dollar = 6,5 NOK

1 UK pound = 12 NOK

1 EURO = 8 NOK

(This was the monthly average in October 2005).

Credit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, hotels, etc

Average cost of living per month	Kroner

Accommodation/Dormitory	2250 - 3800 NOK
Food	2 500 NOK
Transportation:	500 NOK
Books	500 NOK
Personal needs	700 -1000 NOK

Leisure activities:

Activities	Kroner

Theatre	100-300 NOK
Movie Theatre	75 NOK
Concerts	150-300 NOK
Restaurants(meals)	100-300 NOK
Pubs/cafes (coffee, minerals, beer etc)	25-75 NOK

Public holidays 2006

New Year's Day (January 1)

Maundy Thursday (April 13)

Good Friday (April 14)

Easter Sunday (April 16)

Easter Monday (April 17)

May 1st

Ascension Day (May 25)

17th of May (Constitution Day)

Whit Sunday (June 4)

Whit Monday (June 5)

Christmas Day ( December 25)

Boxing Day (December 26)

The metric system

The metric system is used in weight and measurements

Electricity: 220 volt AC

The temperature is measured in degrees Celsius

Transport

Upon your arrival at the Molde University College you will receive student ID-card. With the student-ID card you obtain discounts on airplanes, bus & train fares throughout Norway.