Atlanterhavsvegen – a spectacular road trip from Bud
Atlanterhavsvegen, the Atlantic Ocean Road, is one of Norway’s most famous scenic routes and an experience you won’t soon forget. The road winds between small islands and skerries, across bridges and through the open coastal landscape of Hustadvika.
The 36-kilometre Norwegian Scenic Route Atlanterhavsvegen runs between Bud and Kårvåg, making Bud the perfect starting point for exploring this famous road. Allow plenty of time, stop at the viewpoints along the way and enjoy the combination of open sea, rugged coastal scenery and impressive engineering.
Drive Atlanterhavsvegen from Bud
Starting in Bud, a fantastic drive along the coast towards Kårvåg awaits. The entire scenic route is 36 kilometres long, but the stops along the way are just as much a part of the experience as the drive itself.
The road takes you through a varied coastal landscape of sea, heathland, small islands and skerries. Along the route, you’ll find several designated rest areas and viewpoints, as well as opportunities for short walks where it’s well worth parking the car and exploring on foot.
How long does it take to drive Atlanterhavsvegen?
The route itself is only 36 kilometres long, but there’s no need to rush. Atlanterhavsvegen is a scenic route where the views and stops are an essential part of the experience. Allow several hours if you want to visit the viewpoints, take short walks and explore the coastal scenery along the way.
Things to see along Atlanterhavsvegen
Spectacular bridges, beautiful viewpoints and striking coastal scenery await along Atlanterhavsvegen. Here are six stops worth experiencing along the route.
Storseisundbrua
The iconic Storseisundbrua is the symbol of Atlanterhavsvegen. The 260-metre bridge curves high above the sea and provides one of the route’s most famous photo opportunities.
Svevestien
At Eldhusøya, you can park the car and follow the scenic walkway around the island. It’s an accessible circular walk with fantastic views of the sea and Atlanterhavsvegen.
Farstadsanden
Take a break at Farstadsanden, a beautiful sandy beach surrounded by distinctive coastal scenery. It’s perfect for a walk along the beach or continuing along the coastal trail.
Myrbærholmbrua
A popular stop for anyone wanting to try their luck at fishing. Special fishing bridges make it easy to cast a line while surrounded by the sea and coastal landscape.
Askevågen
At Askevågen, you can get right out to the edge of the sea. The viewpoint sits beautifully in the open coastal landscape, bringing you close to both the ocean and the forces of the weather.
Accommodation near Atlanterhavsvegen
Stay in Bud with Atlanterhavsvegen just a short distance away. At First Camp Bud, you can choose between camping pitches, tent pitches and cabins – the perfect base for exploring the spectacular coastal road and the experiences around Hustadvika.
Camping and tent pitches in Bud
Bring your motorhome, caravan or tent and stay close to both the sea and Atlanterhavsvegen. From the campsite in Bud, you have the perfect starting point for a coastal road trip and for discovering everything the area has to offer.
Cabins in Bud
Stay in a cabin in Bud and enjoy a great base for exploring Atlanterhavsvegen, Hustadvika and Norway’s beautiful west coast. Perfect for both a short stop and several days filled with experiences.
Explore Bud before or after your road trip
Bud is much more than a starting point for Atlanterhavsvegen. This historic fishing village sits on the edge of Hustadvika, surrounded by the sea and beautiful coastal scenery. Combine your journey along Atlanterhavsvegen with local history, scenic viewpoints and walks by the sea.
Take some time to explore Bud before continuing along Atlanterhavsvegen. Among other things, you can follow the coastal path past Ergan Coastal Fort and onwards towards the open sea.
