Molde is known in Norway as the “City of Roses” — a name earned by its sheltered fjordside position and the microclimate that allows roses to flourish at a latitude where they have no obvious right to. The city faces Moldefjorden to the south and the famous panorama of 222 named peaks to the north, a vista that on clear days is simply breathtaking. Moldebadet, the city’s indoor waterpark and wellness centre, sits in the heart of this setting, co-located with the landmark Scandic Seilet hotel — a building whose distinctive sail-shaped profile has become one of Molde’s most recognisable silhouettes.
The facility is open to both hotel guests and the general public, which gives it a dual character: part community swimming facility, part hotel amenity, and all accessible in a way that larger resort spas often are not.
Pools, Slides, and Sauna
Moldebadet’s pool offering covers the full spectrum of needs. The sports pool accommodates lane swimming and fitness routines; the wellness pool provides a warmer, more relaxed environment; the jacuzzi offers hydrotherapy and socialising in equal measure; and the slide provides the recreational excitement that children (and plenty of adults) come back for repeatedly. The sauna is properly heated and provides genuine thermal contrast after the pool, while cold-plunge facilities allow more dedicated thermal bathers to complete the full circuit.
Family-Friendly at the Fjordside
The child-friendly credentials at Moldebadet are genuine — the facility is designed so that families with children of different ages can all find something suited to them simultaneously. The on-site café means there is no need to leave when hunger strikes, and the central Molde location puts the waterpark within easy reach of the city’s restaurants, the rose gardens along the waterfront, and the ferry connections across the fjord. Parking is available nearby, and the combination of the Scandic Seilet’s accommodation and Moldebadet’s leisure facilities makes the two together a natural base for exploring the Romsdal region.
