Atlantic Ocean Road

The Atlantic Ocean Road (Atlanterhavsveien) is a celebrated coastal road in Møre og Romsdal, Norway, running for about 8.3 kilometres across skerries and small islands connected by low bridges and causeways. It carries County Road 64 and is noted for dramatic ocean views and engineering that crosses open sea channels.

The route includes a series of bridges and vantage points, with the sweeping Storseisundet Bridge the most iconic span and frequent subject of photography. Motorists and cyclists use the road as a scenic drive, and there are designated parking and viewing areas for short walks and photography stops.

Constructed in the 1980s and opened in 1989, the road was built to improve local connections between islands and the mainland and has become a major tourist attraction. Weather and sea conditions can be dramatic, making the route notable both for engineering and coastal scenery.

The road lies on the mid-Norwegian coast between the towns and municipalities of the Nordmøre area, linking islands off the mainland and forming a short coastal route that is often included on drives between Kristiansund and Molde.

• Length and route: The road is approximately 8.3 kilometres long and forms part of County Road 64, linking a chain of small islands with a series of low bridges and causeways.
• Opening date: Opened to traffic in 1989 after a construction programme in the 1980s, it is built across exposed ocean channels and is famed for dramatic coastal views and weather.

What to See #

• Storseisundet Bridge: The Storseisundet Bridge is the most photographed span on the route and is often used as the visual symbol of the road.
• Viewpoints: Several designated viewpoints and lay-bys along the 8.3 kilometre route provide stopping points for photos and short walks.