Stops along the road
24 stops from west (Bud) to east (Kristiansund): viewpoints, seafood, bakeries, farm shops and places to stay. Every listing shows where its hours come from.
Photo: Beagle84, CC BY-SA 3.0 Ergan coastal fort & Bud coastal museum
Restored German coastal fort from 1941–45 and a coastal culture exhibition at the tip of Bud. Shoreline path.
Area: The fishing village of Bud · Photo: Ernst Vikne, CC BY-SA 2.0 Bryggjen i Bud
Well-known seafood buffet overlooking the harbour in Bud. Fishball buffet on Thursdays, «Havets festbord» in autumn.
Area: Boathouses in Bud · Photo: Bjørn som tegner, CC BY-SA 3.0 Drågen Smokehouse og Mathallen i Bud
Salmon smokehouse with factory shop, tastings, café and local food shop – moved to central Bud in spring 2026.
Area: The fishing village of Bud · Photo: Ernst Vikne, CC BY-SA 2.0 Bud Spiseri og Catering
Year-round diner in central Bud: Sunday buffet, fish and chips, burgers, pizza and soft ice cream.
Area: The fishing village of Bud · Photo: Ernst Vikne, CC BY-SA 2.0 Bud Camping
Seaside campsite in Bud with cabins, motorhome/caravan pitches, tents, boat rental and guided sea fishing.
Area: Rocky shore on Hustadvika · Photo: Lukas Beck, CC BY 4.0 Kjeksa rest area
Architect-designed rest area right by Bud, looking out over the islets and skerries of Hustadvika.
Area: Coastal path along Hustadvika · Photo: Lukas Beck, CC BY 4.0 Askevågen viewpoint
Ship-steel viewing platform at the end of the breakwater, with glass shielding against spray. A classic storm-watching spot.
Area: Rocky shore on Hustadvika · Photo: Lukas Beck, CC BY 4.0 Hustadvika Havhotell
Hotel on Storholmen between Bud and the Atlantic Road. Rooms, apartments and sea houses, Restaurant Flo and sauna.
Area: Coastal path along Hustadvika · Photo: Lukas Beck, CC BY 4.0 Farstadsanden
Long sandy beach and nature reserve with dunes. 2.5 km coastal path to Nordneset lighthouse.
Derinngarden
Organic farm dairy in Eide. Farm shop with cheese, cream cheese and yoghurt.
Halås farm shop
Farm shop selling jam, herbs, cordial, spices and lamb.
Area: The Atlantic Road from the air, near Vevang · Photo: Martin Schmitt, CC BY 2.0 Hågå – Columna Transatlantica
Marble sculpture by Jan Freuchen winding along the coastal path at Vevang.
Area: The Atlantic Road from the air, near Vevang · Photo: Martin Schmitt, CC BY 2.0 Myrbærholm bridge and fishing bridges
Dedicated fishing bridges on both sides of the bridge – safe fishing for cod, pollock, mackerel and saithe in the tidal current.
Photo: DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0 Storseisundet Bridge
The famous «bridge that drops into the sea». Never stop on or near the bridge – park at Eldhusøya and walk.
Photo: Ernst Vikne, CC BY-SA 2.0 Eldhusøya rest area and café
The main stop: parking, year-round toilets, a walkway around the island and a seasonal café.
Photo: Olaf Meister, CC BY-SA 4.0 Geitøya rest area
Short walks, a fishing path under Geitøy bridge and the jetty for the boat to Håholmen.
Photo: Olaf Meister, CC BY-SA 4.0 Håholmen
Historic 18th-century klippfisk village, now a hotel with Restaurant Ytterbrygga and Silver Bell Kro. Boat from Geitøya.
Area: The islets along the Atlantic Road in the midnight sun · Photo: Stefan V. Baumgartner, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bjartmars Favorittkro
Inn inside 170-year-old log walls with sea views. Local halibut, klippfisk and fresh bread. 3.5 km from Eldhusøya.
Area: Kårvåg centre · Photo: Jan-Tore Egge, CC BY-SA 4.0 Atlanter Thai Take Away
Thai takeaway right by the Atlantic Road in Kårvåg – easy dinner on the go.
Area: Kårvåg centre · Photo: Jan-Tore Egge, CC BY-SA 4.0 Larisa's Bread & Bakes
Small family bakery with handmade sourdough bread and pastries. Also sells in Kristiansund at weekends.
Area: The islets along the Atlantic Road in the midnight sun · Photo: Stefan V. Baumgartner, CC BY-SA 4.0 Atlantic Road Sea Cabins (Atlanterhavsveien Sjøstuer)
Sea cabins, motorhome and tent pitches by the water in Kårvåg. Voted Norway's best motorhome site 2021.
Area: Kårvåg centre · Photo: Jan-Tore Egge, CC BY-SA 4.0 KIWI Atlantic Road (Kårvåg)
Supermarket at the Averøy end of the Atlantic Road – snacks, coffee and dry socks.
Area: Light trails across the Atlantic Road at dusk · Photo: Marianne Johnsen, CC BY-SA 4.0 Skjerneset Bryggecamping
Quiet harbourside campsite on Ekkilsøya for anglers: cabins, motorhomes and boat rental.
Area: Kristiansund harbour · Photo: Davide Mauro, CC BY-SA 4.0 Poppel café & pizzeria
Café with pastries, lunch and pizza on Fosnagata, Kristiansund – with harbour views.
*"Open now" is calculated from published seasonal hours in Norwegian time – not live data. Places without confirmed hours are hidden when the filter is on. Outdoor stops (rest areas, photo spots) are always open.