Private Tour: Alesund – the Atlantic Road

On the tour, you will discover the true essence of the western part of Norway. Driving around the Norwegian islands and fjords, you will set on the spectacular trip through the tunnels, on the ferries and over the bridges of the famous Atlantic Road, also known as Atlanterhavsveien. Some of the scenes ofNo Time To Die, one of the James Bond movies, were filmed at this absurdly beautiful and nerve-wracking location. Also, you will take a Viking ship to Håholmen island.

Highlights:

• Learn about Ålesund and Ørskog
• See fjords
• Visit Molde and Varden
• Enjoy the Atlantic Road and the Atlantic Ocean
• Explore Storseisundet Bridge and No Time To Die location
• Discover Viking replica ship in Håholmen

Includes:

• Local guide
• Private car
• Lunch

Please note: the tour can be arranged daily upon request. The price is given for 1-4 people.

After leaving Ålesund, your first destination will be the alpine massif Ørskog, the Ørskogfjellet cottages and ski resort. Then, you will cross the fjord by ferry and have a tour around Molde. It seems that this town was simply made for leisurely walks. As you pass the town hall, you will see the symbol of the city, the fountain called The Girl with Roses. It depicts a beautiful girl that holds a large bouquet of roses. Interestingly, Molde has roses growing everywhere around the town, even though the climate here is rather severe. From the viewpoint of Varden that is 407 above sea level, you will see the whole town, the fjord with islets and the famous Molde panorama with 222 partially snowy mountain peaks. You will then take the renowned Atlantic Road. It has the National Tourist Route status and connects several small islands that are scattered across the Atlantic Ocean. The road was originally meant to be a railway route and it consists of 8 bridges, a few causeways, 4 viewpoints and even has a few cod fishing spots. You will encounter its longest bridge that stretches over 260 meters and is called Storseisundetbrua or Storseisundet Bridge. It is also referred to as the road to nowhere and the drunken bridge due to its twists, arches and dips. The Atlantic Road will look particularly sinister within the time between September and October, as it will have abnormal waves crashing onto the bridges from time to time, overflowing the passing cars for a few seconds. A remarkable fact is that the government of Norway offered 47 million euros in tax breaks to have No Time To Die shooting on various locations in the country, including the Atlantic Road and Storseisundet Bridge. Towards the end of the trip, you will get to a tiny dock where a Viking replica ship will deliver you to the island of Håholmen. There, you will have a delicious lunch and drive back to Ålesund in the evening.

Atlantic Road Norway Private Tour from Ålesund

This Atlantic Road Norway private tour takes you on a full day road trip from Ålesund through fjords, ferries, tunnels, and the legendary Atlanterhavsveien, one of the world's most spectacular scenic routes. A local guide drives you first through the alpine terrain of Ørskog before crossing by ferry to Molde, where roses grow despite the harsh climate and the Varden viewpoint reveals 222 snow capped mountain peaks above the fjord. From there, the drive continues onto the Atlantic Ocean Road itself, an 8.3 kilometer stretch connecting scattered islands across the open ocean via eight bridges, causeways, and dramatic curves. You will cross the famous Storseisundet Bridge, known as the road to nowhere for its stomach dropping arches. The experience ends with a Viking replica ship ride to Håholmen island for lunch, before the road trip returns to Ålesund.

Tips for Your Atlantic Ocean Road Trip

A few practical details before your Norway drive will help you enjoy every bridge, viewpoint, and ferry crossing comfortably.

• Dress in warm, waterproof layers, coastal weather shifts fast along the Atlantic road.
• Bring a fully charged camera, the Storseisundet Bridge and ocean views demand serious storage.
• September and October deliver the most dramatic waves crashing over the road surface.
• Summer months offer calmer conditions and longer daylight for scenic route photography.
• No physical demands, this tour is entirely vehicle based with short walking stops.
• Pack motion sickness tablets if you are sensitive, the bridge curves can feel intense.

These quick preparations ensure your Atlantic Ocean road experience stays smooth from Ålesund to Håholmen and back.

More Facts About This Experience

The Atlantic Ocean Road earned its National Tourist Route status and was voted Norway's Construction of the Century in 2005. The road's most famous moment in pop culture came when James Bond's Aston Martin raced across the Storseisundet Bridge in No Time to Die (2021), Daniel Craig's final outing as 007. The Norwegian government contributed $5.4 million in production subsidies to bring the Bond crew to multiple locations across Norway, including the Atlantic Road. Travel creators have since turned this drive into one of TikTok's most viral road trip destinations, with clips of autumn storms sending waves over passing cars regularly reaching millions of views worldwide.

Complement Your Norway Road Trip

After a day on the Atlantic Ocean Road, western Norway offers more to explore. A private Trollstigen tour from Ålesund winds through 11 hairpin bends on one of the country's most famous mountain roads, with viewpoints that rival anything on the Atlantic route. For a cultural shift, a guided tour of Bergen with a visit to the Edvard Grieg Museum combines fjord city charm with the home of Norway's greatest composer. Get your guide recommendations for this region pair perfectly with the Atlantic road experience.

Who Will Enjoy This Atlantic Road Tour

This Norway road trip suits couples seeking dramatic scenery, photographers chasing iconic ocean road compositions, and small groups of friends who love adventure travel. Bond fans will feel right at home crossing the same bridges featured in No Time to Die. As the saying goes, life is a journey not a destination, and this Atlantic drive through Norway proves exactly that.