Averøy

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Averøy is Norway’s coastal mixtape - a rugged island municipality in Møre og Romsdal where Viking legends, Stone Age caves, and one of the world’s wildest roads all share the spotlight. With around 6,000 residents and a landscape shaped by sea and storm, Averøy is best known for the **Atlantic Ocean Road**, a serpentine stretch of bridges that dances across the waves. It’s a place where history runs deep, nature runs wild, and the views run off the charts.

Top Attractions

• Atlantic Ocean Road

  Norway’s most scenic drive

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• Storseisundet Bridge

  the “rollercoaster” bridge

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• Eldhusøya

  floating walkway & panoramic café

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• Kvernes Stave Church

  built circa 1300

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• Bremsneshola Cave

  Stone Age site & sea views

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Unique Experiences

• Visit Håholmen island and Saga Siglar Viking ship hall

  Take the short boat to this restored 18th‑century klippfisk village, now a hotel with the Saga Siglar hall housing explorer Ragnar Thorseth’s Viking ship collection.

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• Family smokehouse tasting in Bruhagen

  Visit a small family smokehouse to sample Averøy‑style smoked shellfish and learn local preservation recipes.

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• Visit a kelp and seaweed processing site

  See how Averøy producers process seaweed for food and bioproducts and learn about local coastal innovation.

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• Bremsnes peninsula heritage and viewpoint walk

  Take a guided walk linking local coastal farms, wartime landmarks, and viewpoints that tell Averøy’s community history.

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• Traditional net‑mending and coastal craft workshop

  Learn ropework, net repair, and local knitting patterns from Averøy artisans preserving maritime crafts.

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Where to Stay in Averøy

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Getting There

Averøy is connected to Kristiansund via the Atlantic Ocean Tunnel and to the mainland via the Atlantic Road. The Rv64 highway runs through the island. Buses operate from Molde and Kristiansund, and local boats serve nearby islands. The nearest airport is Kristiansund (KSU), about 30 minutes away.