Atlantic Road & Trollstigen
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Atlantic Road & Trollstigen

Europe · More og Romsdal

Ocean bridges, working ferries and a seasonal mountain pass across Norway's northwest.

250 miles · 4 Days · 8 rally points

Guide statusPublished and available
Editorial updateAugust 12, 2026
Road conditionsVerify locally

The route

This verified 250-mile journey begins in Kristiansund, crosses the Atlantic Ocean Tunnel and follows the complete 36-kilometre Norwegian Scenic Route Atlantic Road to Bud and Molde. Day two crosses Romsdalsfjord by car ferry and continues to Andalsnes beneath the Romsdal mountains.

Day three climbs Route 63 over the seasonal Trollstigen hairpins and continues past Gudbrandsjuvet to Valldal. The final day crosses from Linge to Eidsdal, descends to Geiranger, then returns across the ferry and finishes in Alesund.

Trollstigen and both ferries depend on live conditions. Although the Norwegian Scenic Routes authority recorded Trollstigen as opened on 29 April 2026, it can close at night or in poor weather. Check the official traffic map and current ferry timetable immediately before each affected stage.

“Two Norwegian Scenic Routes, joined by fjords, ferries and four deliberately unhurried days.”

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Route

Exact route map

The complete route, every rally point and sequential navigation links ready to open in Google Maps.

Itinerary

Full rally-point itinerary

A day-by-day sequence with distances, driving time and the stops that shape the journey.

Field notes

Road character & timing

Surface notes, corner character, suggested departure windows and the stretches that demand attention.

PDF

Downloadable roadbook

A premium PDF edition of the complete Drive Pack, designed for print and reliable offline use.

Web + PDF

Pre-drive checklist

Interactive and printable checks for the car, fuel, bookings, weather and offline navigation.

Live tools

Live departure desk

Official road-condition links and practical departure checks gathered in one place.

Curated

Stops, stays & tables

Curated accommodation, restaurants, wineries and worthwhile pauses matched to the route.

Route map

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The shaded area shows the landscape of the drive. Members receive the verified road, sequence and navigation.

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  1. 01

    Day 1, Morning

    Kristiansund to Karvag

    21 miles · 45 minutes driving, plus the city
  2. 02

    Day 1, Late Morning

    Atlantic Road to Bud

    26 miles · 55 minutes driving, plus coastal stops

  3. Days 2–3 · Member Drive Pack

    The rest of the journey

    6 further rally points with verified routing, timings and road notes

Day by day

The drive, unfolded.

Kristiansund to Karvag01

Day 1, Morning

Kristiansund to Karvag

Across the Atlantic Ocean Tunnel

Begin on Kristiansund's harbour, then cross to Averoy through the Atlantic Ocean Tunnel and finish at Karvag, the northern gateway to the official scenic route.

Distance
21 miles
Drive time
45 minutes driving, plus the city
Atlantic Road to Bud02

Day 1, Late Morning

Atlantic Road to Bud

The Complete Road Across the Sea

Follow the complete scenic route from Karvag across Storseisundbrua, Geitoya and Eldhusoya, then continue through Vevang, Farstadsanden and Askevagen to Bud.

Distance
26 miles
Drive time
55 minutes driving, plus coastal stops

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Beyond the road

Worth stopping for.

Places selected because they belong to the journey, not because they happened to be nearby.

Food & wine

5 more curated picks
Fine Dining$$$$

Le Sund

Alesund

The successor to Bro in central Alesund, presenting relaxed coastal cooking from the same waterfront address.

Booking note

Reserve through the current Le Sund booking channel and reconfirm the service format before the final day.

Parking

Park for the night before dinner and walk from central Alesund.

Seafood$$$

Sjobua

Alesund

A long-established seafood restaurant on Brosundet, using the day's coastal produce in a refined but relaxed dining room.

Booking note

Reserve directly and reconfirm the current opening days.

Parking

Leave the car in the hotel or a central garage and walk.

Seafood$

Smia Fiskerestaurant

Kristiansund

A Kristiansund seafood restaurant set in a restored former smithy, with traditional Norwegian ingredients and a current lunch and dinner service.

Booking note

Book directly for the arrival night and confirm the current kitchen hours.

Parking

Park before dinner and continue the journey the following morning.

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Hotel Restaurant$$$$

Restaurant Hav

Molde

Molde Fjordhotell's waterfront fish restaurant, offering an a la carte selection and a current tasting-menu option.

Booking note

Reserve directly with Molde Fjordhotell and confirm the dinner format.

Parking

Use the hotel arrival plan and leave the car overnight.

Casual Dining$$

Glass Restaurant and Bar

Molde

A central Molde restaurant with a current menu that includes seafood, small plates and wood-fired pizza.

Booking note

Check the current opening days and reserve directly.

Parking

Use legal central parking, then walk to Torget.

Harbour Restaurant$$

Bryggjen i Bud

Bud

A family-run harbour restaurant in Bud focused on seafood, traditional Norwegian cooking and seasonal menus.

Booking note

Confirm seasonal hours and reserve directly before the Atlantic Road day.

Parking

The official destination listing records a large parking area; follow the current signs on arrival.

Hotel Restaurant$$

Grand Hotel Andalsnes Restaurant

Andalsnes

The central Andalsnes hotel restaurant serves guests beneath the Romsdal mountains and provides a practical dinner after the ferry stage.

Booking note

Reserve with the hotel and confirm dinner hours before arrival.

Parking

Leave the car at the hotel for the night before dining.

Hotel Restaurant$$$

Heilag Olav at Valldal Fjordhotell

Valldal

A fjordside hotel restaurant using local specialties and produce in Valldal, including the valley's seasonal berries.

Booking note

Reserve directly with the hotel and confirm service during the selected travel dates.

Parking

Park at the overnight hotel and do not drive again after dinner.

Where to stay

2 more curated picks
Boutique Hotel$$$$

Hotel Brosundet

Alesund

A waterfront hotel in the heart of Alesund, built around historic warehouse structures and positioned for a walkable final evening.

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Parking

The current hotel listing places indoor parking about 200 metres away. Reconfirm the rate and directions before arrival.

Heritage Hotel$$

Grand Hotel Andalsnes

Andalsnes

A central Andalsnes hotel with 88 rooms, a restaurant and mountain views, well placed for an early live-status check before Trollstigen.

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Parking

Confirm current guest parking and EV charging directly before arrival.

Design Hotel$$$$

Juvet Landscape Hotel

Valldal (nearby)

An architecture-led stay near Gudbrandsjuvet with landscape rooms, bird houses and on-site dining in the barn.

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Parking

Confirm the current arrival, meal and parking arrangements directly; this is a remote, book-ahead stay.

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Modern Hotel$$

Thon Hotel Kristiansund

Kristiansund

A waterside Kristiansund base on Innlandet with current free parking and EV charging, useful before the Atlantic Road departure.

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Parking

Use the hotel's signed parking and reconfirm charger availability if it is essential to the trip.

Waterfront Hotel$$$$

Molde Fjordhotell

Molde

A 60-room waterfront hotel in central Molde with most rooms facing Romsdalsfjord, Restaurant Hav and on-site EV charging.

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Parking

Confirm current guest parking and charger arrangements before the first overnight.

Before departure

Know before you go.

Fuel, Charging and Tolls

Begin each day with adequate fuel or charge. Confirm charging at the overnight stays and register the rental or visiting vehicle for the current Norwegian toll process before departure.

Offline Route and Live Status

Download all eight member stages and a second offline map. Use the official Vegvesen trafikk app for mountain-pass, bridge, tunnel and road alerts whenever signal is available.

Ferries and Overnight Stops

Check the live 1070 Molde to Vestnes and 1054 Eidsdal to Linge timetables for the travel date. Reserve all four overnight stops and build queue time into each ferry stage.

Official Traffic and Weather Sources

Use Vegvesen traffic information for closures and restrictions, FRAM for local ferry timetables and Yr for the current forecast. Screenshots do not replace a fresh check.

Mountain, Tunnel and Wind Discipline

Drive on the right, obey every posted limit, slow before tunnels and bends, and expect large vehicles on narrow roads. Do not enter Trollstigen or a closed tunnel, and delay exposed bridges in unsafe wind.

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