Trip to Norway. Atlantic road. Atlantic Road, Atlantic Tunnel

atlantic road (eng. The Atlantic Ocean Road, nor. Atlanterhavsveien) perhaps the most beautiful and picturesque highway in the world, it is located in the governorate (fylke) of Møre og Romsdal (nor. Møre og Romsdal), Norway. The highway passes through north coast Atlantic Ocean and consists of roads and 12 bridges that connect several islands in an unusual way.

atlantic road, this is one of the treasures of Norway - this highway seems to be intended for tourists, picturesque landscapes, the ocean, changing pictures of different islands and bridges that tickle your nerves, which can remind you of a roller coaster when driving over them. And if there is windy weather, then the waves can break right onto the road, which will cause extraordinary sensations.

Highway or Highway The Atlantic Road is part of the 36 km national tourist road No. 64 (Bud - Korvog). The Atlantic Road is a two-lane highway that connects small islands V Atlantic Ocean between the settlements of Molde and Kristiansund, between the first point and the highway - 47 km, and the route to the second point is 30 km.

The highway is almost 8.5 kilometers long and consists of several roads and major bridges, viaducts. Atlantic Road zigzags through many islets so that you can get to any of them in a fairly short time. Actually, for the sake of this, this expensive and difficult highway was erected. Previously, almost until the mid-1970s, instead of it, cars were transported to the islands only by car ferry, which ran between the Romsdal district and Averoy island. But this method was rather slow and with an increase in the number of cars, it no longer coped with its tasks, so it was decided to build this highway.

Planning for the road began in 1970, but it was not until August 1, 1983 that construction began. The construction was not easy, all the time the road was exposed to natural elements, so, during the six-year construction road survived 12 powerful hurricanes. After opening on July 7, 1989, the Atlantic Road remained toll for another 10 years, but after it paid off, since June 1999 it has been completely free for travel.

One of the main attractions of the road in Norway is - (Storseisundet) or as they call it - "Drunken Bridge" or “Bridge to Nowhere”, which is named because it does not stand exactly like ordinary bridges, but meanders and, if you look at it from a certain angle, its top is directed upwards and the cars passing over it seem to take off into the sky. Storsesandet Bridge is also the same high point the entire route, it is raised above the water to a height of 23 meters.

Atlantic Road (The Atlantic Ocean Road) won Norway's 2005 Building of the Century award, and was named the country's "Best Tourist Road" by The Guardian. And not in vain, for a tourist on this road there is everything you need to get an unforgettable vacation experience.

If I were to make a list of the most beautiful places that every traveler should visit, in the top ten would undoubtedly be the Atlantic Road in Norway. Winding several kilometers through islands and skerries, the road leads to the ocean coast. Built at the end of the last century between small islands, it was instantly recognized as the "Main Norwegian building of the 20th century."

The British The Guardian awarded the track first place in the nomination of the most scenic roads the world, and it is well deserved. But its main feature is in the magic bridge. When you ride along it, it seems that this is Ledzepellin's "Stairway to Heaven" and approaching the middle, you instinctively group up, preparing to jump ...

The road from Alesund towards Molde. Ahead is a mountain with "teeth marks": it seems fairy giant bit her right on the top:

There is another ferry in Molde for 1700 rubles (217 crowns):

The ship and cabin company are small:

In Molde itself, we did not particularly linger. Even last time the town seemed boring and unremarkable to me. We limited ourselves to climbing to the observation deck and took a couple of shots:

We parked next to a funny car. I deliberately stood nearby so that my Discovery caught up with her. The machine turned out to be almost two times shorter:

In 2007, when I came here for the first time, there were no quadcopters yet and it was impossible to assess the scale of the road in one frame:

The length of the highway is almost 8.5 kilometers and consists of several roads and large bridges, viaducts:

Until 1970, a ferry ran between the islands, but even then it became clear that the waterway could not cope with the growing flow of cars. It was decided to lay the road. Designed and planned construction for several years, the start was made in 1983:

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The construction was difficult. For six years, the road survived 12 powerful hurricanes (fortunately, there were no casualties). In the period from 1989 to 1999, the Atlantic Road was tolled, then, when the construction was fully paid off, it was opened to all motorists:

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The Storsesandet Bridge is the longest and most famous bridge on the Atlantic Road:

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The locals call it the "Drunken Bridge", because it does not stand like ordinary bridges - exactly - but twists left and right, up and down. If you look at it from a certain angle, it seems that the top is directed upwards and the cars passing along the roadway are about to take off into the sky:

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The Storsesandet Bridge is also the highest point of the entire route. It is raised above the water to a height of 23 meters. The design of the bridge is made in such a way as to let ships pass under it:

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On this day we lived in an excellent hotel just 2 kilometers from the Storsesandet bridge. I took a few photos from the copter right from the hotel room, since modern drones can fly within a radius of 2.5 km. True, I did not take into account one thing: he flew to the bridge in the wind at a speed of 12 meters per second, and back - twice as slow. There was a risk that the battery would run out, but everything worked out:

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The hotel stands on an island and to get to it, you need to swim a little on a boat:

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Departure to the island of Hochholmen cottage village Håholmen Havstuer takes place every hour. Moreover, this is not just a "water minibus", but a historical restored ship. Please note that the steering wheel is not in the center of the boat, but on the side, like the Vikings:

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The boat only accepts passengers. Cars must be left in the parking lot near the pier. By the way, parking is free.

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Our hotel on the island:

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A hotel in Hoolmen cost about 12,500 rubles per family per day (1,590 crowns). A large cottage with 5 bedrooms (8 beds) was booked for us, with a bathroom and a large living room:

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The bedrooms are small but very comfortable:

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View from the window:

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What's amazing about roads? So you can think before you end up in Norway. Breathtaking serpentine roads through the fjords are one of the indicators of the skill of this country. In Norway is unique in its kind Atlantic road. From tunnels – the longest in Norway and in the world of Lærdalstunnelen, 24.5 km long, and in the tunnel itself the architects managed to make a 360-degree turn. Eiksund tunnel in Norway laid to a depth of 287 m below sea level.

If in Russia they say two troubles, then when you enter Scandinavia you understand that they definitely don’t have to complain about at least one trouble - roads in Norway amazing, high-quality, and they are repaired not by a group of people with shovels, but, often, by one excavator, and even then, without leaving the cab.

However, let's start with tourist routes.

For eight kilometers Atlantic Road Norway you will pass over the bridges that serve as a link between the islands of the cities of Molde and Kristiansund. This direction takes first place in the ranking of national tourist routes, because there is a unique road architecture, with illusory effects, amazing landscapes, ocean views, and in cold weather, they say, you can even see seals and whales here. Panoramic viewing platforms and scaffolds for fishermen have been designed along the Atlantic road.

The road was built in 1989. Creating bridges, the architect pursued the goal of attracting tourists to the ocean space, and it was also necessary to provide access for ships to land. Thus appeared and drunken bridge, whose height reaches 23 meters, and the length - 260 meters. They called him drunk due to the specific tilt and turn, and also because of the illusion, because approaching the bridge from the mainland it seems that the road ends, there is a springboard and a cliff in front of you. Tourists going on the route must have strong nerves. Sturseysundet Bridge compared to a roller coaster.

Surprisingly, or the Troll Staircase, as it is commonly called, was built in Norway back in 1936! This is a great travel route. But at one time its construction was caused by very pragmatic goals - to provide access to the residents of the cities of Andalsnes and Valldal to each other for the exchange of goods and food. Winding, breathtaking serpentine, climbing to a height of 858 meters above sea level, amazes with skill, and such an early construction. In 2005, large-scale work was carried out here to strengthen the rocks of the landslides. In the middle of the path, a bridge was built over the Stigfossen waterfall (height reaches 180 meters), which can be seen in all its glory on the observation deck at the top. The road is part of the regional route RV 63, and from May to October, and in bad weather, it is closed due to the abundance of snowfall, fog and precipitation.

eagles road

Where did this abbreviation come from? The name "Road of the Eagles" is associated with the height of flight of these majestic, proud birds, which can be reached in a short period of time. At an altitude of 624 meters you will see beautiful view to the Geirangerfjord and the Seven Sisters waterfalls. Eleven sharp turns make you hold your breath, because there is a steep cliff very close. There is no point in reminding about the speed limit, because there is simply no way to move quickly here, and driving around in tight turns requires considerable practice and skill. You climb from the foot of the mountain with stunning views of the fjords and pleasure tourist ferries.

Tunnels of Norway

Laersdal tunnel (Lærdalstunnelen), as mentioned at the beginning, it reaches a length of 24.5 kilometers. It is equipped with the latest technology with everything necessary to prevent fires. There are 48 emergency stop locations, 215 fire extinguishing points, and 15 turning points. This one is located norway tunnel on the highway connecting Bergen and Oslo (E 16).

Atlantic Ocean Tunnel. From Kristiansund you will reach the drunken bridge over the Atlantic Ocean Tunnel in half an hour. The length of the tunnel is 5 kilometers, the entrance is paid. Tourists tend to come here to see the preserved wooden quernes church, built in the 14th century on the island of Averey, as well as the Kvernes and Frey fjords. Here is located ethnographical museum Kvernes, where 11 buildings of different eras are presented, and next to it, a restored fishing village modeled after the 18th and 19th centuries.

Eiksund tunnel Laid along the bottom of the Storfjord, it stretches for 7.7 kilometers in length and falls 287 meters below sea level. There are no tunnels equal in depth in the world. And it was built relatively recently - in 2008. The purpose of the Eiksun Tunnel is transport connection between the cities of Eiksund and Rjanes, and the fare is 76 kroons.

Roads of Norway, their design and architects are truly worthy of attention and respect.

Norwegians love their country very much, even the elderly are full of energy to travel through the mountains, contemplating the beauty of creation, be it lakes, sea, ocean or fjords. Fortunately, there are a lot of such places in Norway. And the climate, despite the northern location of the country, is not so severe. Due to the current of the Gulf Stream, the weather here is constantly changing. Norwegians even have a proverb: "If you don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes." Yet before independent hike to the mountains, do not forget to find out the weather for the coming days, leave your coordinates in local villages, and also find out the details of the path and be vigilant and careful. It's better to travel in popular tourist routes and with a guide.

atlantic road(eng. The Atlantic Ocean Road, nor. Atlanterhavsveien) perhaps the most beautiful and picturesque highway in the world, it is located in the governorate (fylke) of Møre og Romsdal (nor. Møre og Romsdal), Norway. The highway runs along the northern coast of the Atlantic Ocean and consists of roads and 12 bridges that connect several islands in an unusual way.

Highway or Highway The Atlantic Road is part of the 36 km national tourist road No. 64 (Bud - Corvog). The Atlantic road is a two-lane highway that connects small islands in the Atlantic Ocean between the settlements of Molde and Kristiansund, between the first point and the highway - 47 km, and the route to the second point is 30 km.

The length of the highway is almost 8.5 kilometers and consists of several roads and large bridges, viaducts. Atlantic Road zigzags through many islets so that you can get to any of them in a fairly short time. Actually, for the sake of this, this expensive and difficult highway was erected. Previously, almost until the mid-1970s, instead of it, cars were transported to the islands only by car ferry, which ran between the Romsdal district and Averoy island. But this method was rather slow and with an increase in the number of cars, it no longer coped with its tasks, so it was decided to build this highway.

One of the main attractions of the road in Norway is the Storsesandet Bridge (Storseisundet) or as it is also called - "Drunken Bridge" or “Bridge to Nowhere”, which is named because it does not stand exactly like ordinary bridges, but meanders and, if you look at it from a certain angle, its top is directed upwards and the cars passing over it seem to take off into the sky. Storsesandet Bridge is also the highest point of the entire route, it is raised above the water to a height of 23 meters.

Why is Norway's Atlantic Road famous? How to get there and what to see. Where to leave the car and how to find viewing platforms.

Under mysterious name The "Atlantic Road" hides a two-lane highway in the Norwegian governorate of Møre og Romsdal. According to the British newspaper The Guardian, this road in Norway was recognized as the best and most picturesque among the tourist highways in the world. Many guests of the country who were lucky enough to visit here also think so.

The construction of the Atlantic Road was started back in 1983, but it was not completed in the shortest possible time. Therefore, the building was ready only by the summer of 1989. During this period, builders have seen 12 hurricanes. Becoming a continuation of the 36-kilometer tourist highway No. 64, new road, with a length of 8.27 km, received in 2005 the title of "Building of the Century in Norway".

Today the highway winds like roller coaster and passes through several bridges connecting the islands between two settlements - cities Molde And Kristiansund. The highest of the bridges is called Sturseisunde. It was built at a height of 23 meters, especially for the passage of ships under it.

When is the best time to take the Atlantic Road?

Many travelers flock to Norway's Atlantic Road in autumn when the weather is windy. During a raging storm, breaking right onto the track, the waves create an incredible spectacle.

In bad weather, the Atlantic road does not inspire confidence

In the warm season, landscapes become brighter

It is easier to imagine the uniqueness of the Atlantic Road in a panoramic photo

Installed along the route observation decks equipped with special platforms for catching fish. Thanks to these structures, you can watch local birds, as well as seals. Whales, unfortunately, rarely visit these waters, so not everyone can see them.

During the summer months there are fishing tours and bicycle rides. Coastal waters with strong currents are suitable for diving. Therefore, tours for divers are often organized in the vicinity of the Atlantic Road. Surfers are also not uncommon in Hystadvik Bay.

Things to do and see

For most travelers, a stop at one of viewing platforms The Atlantic road is just one of the entertainments on the way to, or Tromso. One or two hours is enough for everything.

Pier in the village of Håholmen Havstuer near the Atlantic road

But if the area appeals to you, you can deviate from the winding highway and take the nearest Hoholmen island, the area of which does not exceed four hectares. Tourists go there by boat, leaving the car in one of the parking lots (they are free and absolutely safe).

The only one on the island locality - small village under an untranslatable name Haholmen Havstuer. As in the 18th century, in the village you can live in partially preserved, partially restored huts and feel like Vikings. For centuries, the inhabitants of the island of Hoholmen were engaged only in fishing, most likely reaching perfection in this matter. Today, these traditions are carefully preserved - however, already for tourism purposes. Traditional taverns are open in the village where you can taste the freshest fish dishes in Norway!

#1. Haholmen Havstuer

Such houses are waiting for you on Hoholmen. View of the Atlantic Road, sunsets, fishing and other romance guaranteed! By the way, do not worry about comfort - the rooms have all the amenities, high-quality beds, mattresses, plumbing. It’s better to keep silent about breakfast at night, looking who has been to Norway, is aware of how satisfying and generous they are fed there. There are only 3-5 types of herring.

To sum it up: is it worth the trip?

The Atlantic Road of Norway is a place from the must see list. The dream of everyone who is not indifferent to seascapes and loves to travel by car (well, and most importantly - I didn’t forget to rent this very car). The building, unique in design, fits perfectly into the landscape.