The wild Atlantic road
Norwegian Scenic Route Atlanterhavsvegen
Feel the forces of nature when you drive along the Atlantic road, one of 18 Norwegian Scenic Routes.
Nature meets modern engineering, creating this highly unique driving experience.
The 36-km-long wild stretch will take you from Kårvåg, outside Kristiansund, to the fishing village of Bud, passing seven incredible bridges over the Atlantic Ocean.
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We suggest that you start (or end) your trip in cosy Kristiansund!
The tiny passenger ferry Sundbåten takes you (for free!) between the four different islands that make up Kristiansund.
Disembark at Gomalandet, where you can visit the Norwegian Clipfish Museum and learn more about the city's unique clipfish history.
Drive 30 kilometres through the beautiful landscapes of Averøy, before stopping at the cosy Lanullva shop in Kårvåg.
Stock up on warm, super soft woollen clothes before getting ready for the highlight: The Atlantic Road!
This is also the starting point of the Scenic Route.
At the first stop, Geitøya, you should consider taking a boat trip to the unique, historical hotel Håholmen Havstuer, located on an island community just five minutes from the road.
Go for lunch or spend an exceptional night here!
During summer, there is a regular boat service (for a small fee, free for hotel guests).
It's a real gem, packed with history, love, and the spirit of adventure.
The kind of place where you forget about the rest of the world, and just want to… be.
Continue towards the main attraction: The Storseisund bridge!
Only stop at designated places along the road, and remember that you should not stay here overnight. There are a lot of beautiful camping sites close by!
Stop for a stroll to the view point and elevated path that takes you around Eldhusøya island, accessible for all.
And remember to bring your fishing rod!
There are several fishing spots along the road, including at Geitøya and by the Myrbærholm bridge.
Check out the marble sculpture, Columna Transatlantica, at Hågå, before you head down on narrow roads to stunning Farstadsanden beach!
Here, you can go for 2.5 kilometre walk out to Nordneset Lighthouse.
The road takes you further along the Hustadvika bay, where the forces of nature are known for being rough!
For a bit of comfort, spend the night at the cosy Hustadvika Havhotell, which has a small spa and a hot sauna, and good food at Restaurant Flo.
After a 20-minute drive west, you'll reach the cosy fishing village of Bud, which was once one of the largest trading posts between Bergen and Trondheim in the 16th century.
Today, it's a sleepy fishing village, where you can enjoy good seafood at the Bryggjen i Bud restaurant, explore the remains of the German coastal fortifications from World War II at Ergan Coastal Fort,and visit the Coastal Museum.
Bud is the last stop on the official Scenic Route.
We recommend you to continue for another 40 scenic kilometres to 'the city of roses', Molde.
Explore the lovely harbour promenade and the floating saunas, and head up to the Varden view point for panoramic vistas over the mountains!
But the main attraction here is the RomsdalMuseum, one of the largest open air folk museums in Norway, and the architecturally stunning Krona visitor centre, hosting exhibitions, a café and a bunad (traditional Norwegian national costume) shop.
Ready to go? Book your adventure in the Northwest today!