Atlantic Ocean Road

National Tourist Route Atlanterhavsvegen: About 8.3 Km Of Road And Eight Bridges Across Skerries On The Open Atlantic Coast, Opened 1989 · Averoy, More og Romsdal

The Atlantic Ocean Road, Atlanterhavsvegen, is an 8.3 km stretch of County Road 64 that hops across a chain of small islands and skerries on the open Atlantic coast between Kristiansund and Molde. Opened in 1989, it uses eight bridges, the most famous being Storseisundet, whose curving deck seems to rise into the sky and drop off into nothing when seen from the right angle, earning it the nickname the drunk bridge. It is one of Norway's National Tourist Routes and appears in countless car adverts and films. People come to drive it in sunshine and, just as often, in a storm, when waves break against the causeways; to walk the Eldhusoya walkway; to fish from the bridges; and to pair it with the fishing village of Bud, the Kvernes stave church, Molde and Kristiansund. The honest caveat: the road itself takes about ten minutes to drive, so it disappoints anyone who expects a long scenic day - it is a short, thrilling stretch best combined with the coast around it.

County Road 64 between Karvag (Averoy) and Vevang (Hustadvika), about 8 km, between Kristiansund and Molde, Averoy, More og Romsdal, Norway

Open all year, day and night, with no fixed season and no toll on the road itself. In severe storms, waves over the road or strong wind can close it or make driving unwise for hours; check the road traffic information before setting out. By car it is roughly 30-40 minutes from Kristiansund through the tolled Atlantic Tunnel and roughly 45-60 minutes from Molde. Regional buses are sparse, so a car is by far the easiest way. Nothing needs booking except a room in summer and any guided trip from Molde.

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