Norway - Atlanterhavsvegen Scenic Route

Atlanterhavsvegen Scenic Route

 The iconic Storseisundbrua bridge.

Today we travelled on one of the eighteen National Tourist Routes in Norway - the Atlanterhavsvegen (Atlantic Ocean Road).

In 2005, it was voted Norway's Construction of the Century.
In 2006, the Guardian named it the world's best road trip.

This scenic route is 36km long, starting from Karvag to Bud. The ocean is the dominant feature with seven bridges snaking between several islands and skerries. The Storseisundbrua bridge stands out as a spectacular feat of engineering. On a day with bad weather, this stretch of road can get very dangerous.

We travelled the 8.3km stretch from Karvag to Vevang.
At Veyang, we continued on Route 64 to Eide.

The location of the Atlanterhavsvegen scenic route.

Geitoya viewpoint

Photo of the various islands and skerries from Geitoya viewpoint


Short hike to the top of the hill to get to the viewpoint.

View of the Storseisundbrua bridge, taken from Geitoya.


Our Sorento, parked in front of the sign for Haholmen at Geitoya.

Here's a video of the views at Geitoya:

Storseisundbrua Bridge

The iconic Storseisundbrua bridge was completed in 1989. At 260m, it is the longest bridge on this route. The Atlantic Ocean roads curves right and left as it reaches the highest point in the middle of this impressive bridge.

Here's a video of us driving on the Storseisundbrua bridge:

Views from the walking platform near the Storseisundbrua bridge.

Memorial to those lost at sea near the Storseisundbrua Bridge.