The project was first proposed in the early 20th century by the inhabitants of this northern islands, wishing to have a land connection to the continent.
Built above a chain of small islands, it passes by Hustadvika, an unsheltered part of the Norwegian Sea, connecting the island of Averøy with the mainland and Romsdalshalvøya peninsula.
Finished in 1989 its 8.3 km (5.2 mi) are full with bridges and wonderful scenery that mix mountains, lakes and ocean.
The construction cost 122 million NOK, or about 20 million US dollars and took 6 years for being complete. In 1999 the tolls used to recover the investment were removed, so now you can cross this beautiful road as much as you want, by bike or car, stopping in four different panoramic view areas and even fish spots in the Atlantic Ocean.
In 2009, the road was Norway's ninth-most-visited natural tourist attraction, with 258,654 visitors from May through August. The route won the title "Norwegian Construction of the Century", awarded by the Norwegian construction industry in 2005. In 2006, The Guardian declared it the world's best road trip and in this video below you can have an idea why.
To visit it you first have to go to Norway (duh). The bridge is located in the Fjord area, with beautiful landscapes of its own and a must see place. The Atlantic Road is a 8-kilometre long stretch of road between the towns of Kristiansund and Molde, that can be the hub of your trip, offering dinning and resting options.
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