The Atlanterhavsveien, voted “Norwegian Construction of the Century” in 2005, links a string of small islands and skerries via eight bridges and causeways above the Atlantic Ocean — one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Northern Europe.
A road that seems to float on the ocean
From Vevang, the road winds for 8.3 km between the rocky islets of the Averøy archipelago, crossing several bridges in succession, including the famous curved Storseisundet Bridge, the longest on the route. The route, almost entirely flat aside from a few short bridge ramps, offers continuous ocean views and, in rough seas, sea spray that sometimes reaches the road.
Getting the family ride right
With barely 40 m of cumulative elevation gain over the whole route, aside from the short bridge ramps, this ride poses no physical difficulty. Since the road is shared with car traffic, a vest or reflective gear is recommended, especially for kids.
When to go
May to September, with summer offering the best weather conditions but also the heaviest tourist traffic. The midnight-sun nights of the Nordic summer make it easy to pick very early time slots to enjoy the road in calm conditions.
Good to know
Kristiansund, the nearest port town with a full range of accommodation, offers convenient access to the whole Møre og Romsdal coast for extending the stay beyond the Atlanterhavsveien.
