The Atlantic Ocean Road (Atlanterhavsveien) is an 8-kilometre stretch of National Route 64 that crosses a series of small islands and skerries between Averøy and the mainland, connected by eight bridges. The road was built between 1983 and 1989 and is now the most photographed highway in Norway — storm waves regularly break over the Storseisund Bridge, and in calm weather the view across the open sea to the mountains is remarkable.
It is about 35 kilometres south of Kristiansund via the Atlantic Ocean Tunnel and the Averøy island, which makes it an easy half-day excursion by car. Drive the full length, stop at the viewpoint car parks, and if the sea is rough, the spray over the Storseisund Bridge makes for dramatic photographs. The road is heavily visited in summer; arriving early morning or in the evening reduces the crowds significantly. Combine with the Bud fishing village and the Romsdalseggen ridge to the east for a full day out.