The Atlantic Road in Norway (Atlanterhavsveien) is a spectacular section of

National Rd RV64 connecting many coastal islands on a fantastic journey of twisting

bridges in impossible shortening of coastal travel. This road is the second most visited

scenic road in Norway.

Atlanterhavsveien

Construction began in 1983 and was marked by persistent struggle against the elements.

During the six-year duration of the works, there were up to 12 hurricane category storms recorded. All up, there is 8.3

kilometers (5 miles) of travel connecting the two sides of mainland through these islands

via eight bridges over the ocean.

The main attraction of the Atlantic Rd is Storseisundet Bridge, the longest bridge at 260 meters (853 ft), and the

most dramatic, steep and curving. 

Such is the magnificence of this road that the Norwegians chose the Atlantic Rd as the construction of the century. The British

newspaper The Guardian chose it as the best road trip in the world.

At certain times of year, seals and even whales can be sighted along the western fjord area.

Fishing is one of the biggest attractions of the area, and many tourists fish under the highway

bridges, which is allowable.

Since 2009, the Atlantic Rd now also runs via a toll tunnel, the Atlantic Tunnel (Atlanterhavstunnelen),

continuing the road from Averøy to Kristiansund.

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