Eldhusøya rest area and café
Norwegian: Eldhusøya rasteplass og kafé
The main stop: parking, year-round toilets, a walkway around the island and a seasonal café.
The largest rest area on the Atlantic Road. The elevated walkway around the island is open every day all year and suits everyone (wheelchair accessible). The café with its «herring shoal» windows is open in the summer half of the year. The car park was closed until late May 2026 for toilet upgrades. Emptying motorhome toilets is not allowed.
Opening hours
…Café: 1 June–31 Aug daily 10–20. 1 Mar–31 May and 1 Sep–1 Nov weekends and public holidays 11–17 (closed 1 and 17 May). Toilets and walkway: all year.
| Period | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun–31 Aug | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 |
| 1 Mar–31 May | – | – | – | – | – | 11–17 | 11–17 |
| 1 Sept–1 Nov | – | – | – | – | – | 11–17 | 11–17 |
Source: From the venue's own website – see source. Last checked 25 Oct 2026. Hours can change – call or check the venue before driving far.
Practical
- Website
- nasjonaleturistveger.no
- Parking
- Largest car park on the route. May charge a fee – check signs. Fills up fast on nice days.
- Map
- OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
- Sources
- nasjonaleturistveger.no · traveltrade.visitmr.com
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