Norwegian Scenic Route, Atlantic Road
Norwegian Scenic Route Atlanterhavsvegen runs from Kårvåg to Bud, a total distance of 36 km (Roads 64/242/663/238/235).
The most interesting part of the road is the last 10 km to the north. That’s where all the pictures are taken.
In 2005, the Atlantic Road was named the Norwegian Construction of the Century. The award was sponsored by the construction industry and the national broadcaster NRK.
The world’s best road trip
The road that crosses this “infamous stretch of ocean” was hailed as the world’s best road trip by the British newspaper The Guardian. In 2006, the newspaper ranked the Atlantic Road ahead of more famous roads in for instance Australia and the Himalayas.
If you plan to continue north after driving Atlanterhavsvegen, a boat trip to the weather-beaten and idyllic islands of Grip, 14 km northwest of Kristiansund is recommended. The boat departs from Kristiansund and takes about an hour each way.
Check out on this route:
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Other locations in this part of the country:
Dyrskar tourist road is a part of the old road E134 going east – west between Drammen and Haugesund.
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Kaupanger Stave Church (Kaupanger stavkyrkje) is the largest stave church in Vestland county – along the longest fjord – Sognefjorden.
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Kossdalssvingane north or Bergen, is a hidden gem that offers visitors a blend of natural beauty and historical significance.
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Bryggen consists of a series of Hanseatic heritage commercial buildings on the east side of the harbour in Bergen. UNESCO listed since 1979.
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The gravel road to Nørdstedalseter is a hidden gem in Breheimen. If you go, you have to endure the view twice since its a dead end.
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At the fantastic Steindalsfossen, visitors can walk behind the waterfall without getting wet. Just 2 km from Scenic Route Hardanger!
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The church is only 12 by 4 metres (39 by 13 ft) and has only 40 seats, making it the smallest stave church still in use in all of Scandinavia.
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Climb 418 steps to Aksla viewpoint in Ålesund for sweeping views of fjords, Art Nouveau houses, and the Sunnmøre Alps.
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Agree with Jan-Olof, but if you come on a grey day, it’s easy to ask; “What’s the fuzz all about? Some bridges?” If you can, bring a drone, so you can film your memories from above – that’s when this road becomes spectacular! 😀 👍
A true bucket list road. Spectacular but short, despite that definitely worth the visit