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fully appreciated from the valley. At the last jraard we again
descend to the left into the valley, passing a mill on the right. The
path then leads to the left along the stream, in the direction of
the *M(Plkevoldbræ. After 20 min. we cross a marshy piece of
ground, beyond which we thread our way among large boulders,
and in 20 min. more we cross the stream and ascend to the E.
through the Brigsdal to (10 min.) —
Gaarden Brigsdal (490 ft.; high charges for plain fare). On
the opposite side of the main valley is the *Nonsfos, a pretty
double fall. Comp, the Map at p. 108.
We now ascend on the right bank of the Brigsdals-Elv to the
(i/2 hr.) Waterfall of that stream. The ascent is easy at first, hut
soon becomes very steep, and at places demands actual climbing.
Eeyond the fall we ascend over ice-worn rocks to a new zone of the
valley, where we suddenly obtain a beautiful view of the
*Brigs-dalsbræ, the blue ice-masses of which tower above forests of birch
and alder. Our route now leads through the trees, and in 20 min.
brings us to the foot of the impassable glacier (1000 ft.), another
offshoot of the Jostedalshræ, containing several fine ice-caverns.
Another glacier, from which waterfalls and occasionally
ice-boulders also descend, is seen to the S., high up.
The following fatiguing and difficult expedition, affording a fine
survey of the majestic beauties of the Jostedalshræ, is occasionally
made from this point. Ascending the Brigsdalsbrce we skirt the rocky
hill at the head of it (5500 ft.), and reach the Mælkevoldbræ. We then
descend the latter glacier, traversing a disagreeable tract of debris, and
finally cross the Brigsdals-Elv to Gaarden Brigsdal (see above). This
expedition should be attempted only with Ihe aid of a capable guide.
23. Molde and the Moldefjord with its Branches.
The Romsdal.
Jlolde, on account of its multifarious steamboat connections, is an
excellent starting-point for various interesting tours. A visit to the
neighbourhood of the Moldefjord and the Romsdalsfjord and to the Romsdal
may be especially recommended. The visit to the Romsdalsfjord should
be made from Jlolde Tather than in the reverse direction, as in the former
case the landscape increases in impressiveness as we proceed, whereas,
if we visit the Gudbrandsdal (R. 15) first, the succeeding scenery becomes
less grand at every step. Those who intend to return to Jlolde should
go by land and return by steamer.
Molde. — Hotels. Grand Hotel, finely situated at the E. end of the
town, R. ll, 2-2’ ’2 kr., L. 25/?., B. ll/4, D. 2, S. H’c, ‘pens’, incl. L. and
baths, 6 kr.; English spoken. This hotel keeps a steamer and a
steam-launch, the latter used for transporting passengers from the sea-going
steamers to the private pier of the hotel (25-35 0., luggage 10 ø. and upwards).
The larger hotel-steamer may he hired for excursions at 60 kr., the
steam-launch at 40 kr. per day. — ‘Alexandra, at the W. end of the town,
similar charges. — English Hotel, between the church and Humlehave,
6-7 kr. per day (reduction to visitors staying one or more weeks).
Post and Telegraph Offices, see the Plan on next page. — British
Vice-Consul, Mr. P. F. Dahl.
Steamers leave Jlolde for Bergen and Throndhjem 5times a week; for
Aalesund. 6 times; for Vestnæs. 6 times: for Yeblungsnæs, 6 times; for
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