The Atlantic Road

Sharp turns and wild nature have put the Atlantic Road at the top of the British newspaper The Guardian's list of the world's best road trips.

The Atlantic Ocean Road is a 8.274-kilometer (5.141 mi) long section of County Road 64 which connects the island and municipality of Averøy with the mainland at Eide. The road runs across an archipelago of partially inhabited islands and skerries. To the north lies Hustadvika, an unsheltered section of the Norwegian Sea, while to the south lies Lauvøyfjorden. The road has a width of 6.5 meters (21 ft) and a maximum gradient of eight percent.

The road is built on several small islands and skerries, which are connected by several causeways, viaducts and eight bridges—the most prominent being Storseisundet Bridge.

Driving along the Atlantic Road is like teetering on the edge on the sea. The road’s rollercoaster feel, curvy bridges and phenomenal views have made it a favorite of road trippers and motorcyclists.

At sunset

The road is preserved as a cultural heritage site and its section from Vevang to Bud is classified as one of the eighteen National Tourist Routes.