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 = 5,9 NOK
1 UK pound = 8,8 NOK
1 EURO = 8 NOK
(This was the monthly average in March 2010).
Credit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, hotels, etc
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Average cost of living per month |
Kroner |
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Accommodation/Dormitory |
See detailed information |
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Food |
2 500 NOK |
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Transportation: |
500 NOK |
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Books |
500 NOK |
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Personal needs |
700 -1000 NOK |
Leisure activities:
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Activities |
Kroner |
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Theatre |
100-300 NOK |
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Movie Theatre |
85 NOK |
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Concerts |
150-300 NOK |
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Restaurants(meals) |
100-300 NOK |
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Pubs/cafes (coffee, minerals, beer etc) |
25-85 NOK |
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. | 
