Volda
A modest Norwegian town on the northeastern shore of the Voldsfjorden, with mountain terrain rising around it and scenic viewpoints in the surrounds. Volda hosts a university college specialising in teacher training, animation, documentary filmmaking, and journalism, giving the town an active student presence. Ferry connections cross the fjord to nearby villages, and the Ørsta–Volda Airport provides regional access. Volda Church stands in the town centre, and the wider Møre og Romsdal region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population10,809
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
Volda: quick answers
Where is Volda?
Volda is in Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
How do you get to Volda?
The nearest airport is Ørsta (HOV), about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Volda?
The warmest month is July, averaging 12°C54°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is December, with about 226 mm8.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Volda?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.