Where is the Atlantic Road, and is it worth driving?
Location, the 36 km scenic route, rest areas and tips for high season.
Short answer
The Atlantic Road runs across islets and bridges between Kårvåg in Averøy and Vevang in Hustadvika, on County Road 64 in Møre og Romsdal. Together with the Atlantic Ocean Tunnel it links Kristiansund and Molde, so it is an easy detour between the two towns. The scenic route of the same name runs 36 km from Kårvåg to Bud.
Why
- The road itself is about 8.3 km long and opened on 7 July 1989; the toll was removed in 1999, once the road had been paid off.
- Norwegian Scenic Route Atlanterhavsvegen has rest areas and viewpoints at Kjeksa, Askevågen, Farstadsanden, Hågå, Myrbærholmbrua, Eldhusøya and Geitøya.
- The best-known bridge on the road, Storseisundet Bridge, is a cantilever bridge about 260 metres long.
Details
Whether it is worth a detour depends on your route and how much time you have: the road itself is short, but the full scenic route with its stops takes longer. The scenic route website warns that there can be a lot of traffic in high season. The route is also part of National Cycle Route 1, and cyclists are advised to watch for strong winds on the bridges.
Tip
If you want quiet stops at the viewpoints, plan your visit outside the busiest part of the high season.
What may differ
Motorhome travellers may not empty toilets in the route's public toilets; the nearest dump stations are at Kårvåg, Vevang, Eide, Bud, Kristiansund and Molde.
People also ask
- Where is the Atlantic Ocean Road in Norway?
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Sources
- Norwegian Scenic Routes: AtlanterhavsvegenChecked at:
- Wikipedia: Atlantic Ocean RoadChecked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026.
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