Atlantic Ocean Road tour from Molde: Private 5-hour drive

Drive the Atlantic Ocean Road's eight bridges and reach the Drunken Bridge viewpoint

A private 5-hour tour from Molde along the Atlantic Ocean Road, crossing eight bridges that link island to island and passing through the historic fishing village of Bud. A local guide in English, Russian or Ukrainian leads the route, which also follows the Romantic Road coastline and ends at Varden viewpoint overlooking Molde's 222 peaks. Hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Molde and Atlantic Road sightseeing

• Visit Molde Cathedral
• See Rosepiken statue at Town Hall Square
• Explore Romsdal Museum
• Drive and stop for photos on Atlantic Road
• Pass by Marble mines and village Eide
• Stop for pictures at Malmefjord mouth
• Enjoy views from Varden viewpoint

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and heads straight to the Atlantic Ocean Road, the National Tourist Route that strings together a scatter of islands with eight bridges and causeways. The longest bridge, Storseisundbrua (also called the "road to nowhere"), twists and dips so sharply it seems to drop off a cliff, which is why locals call it the Drunken Bridge. You stop for photos at several viewpoints along the route, taking in the raw Atlantic coastline and the engineering that makes the crossing possible.

From there the tour moves inland to the Romantic Road, which traces the coastline through emerald meadows and past the mouth of the Malmefjord. You pass through the village of Eide in a high mountain region dotted with marble mines, where your guide shares stories and local legends. The route also includes a stop in Bud, a historic fishing village that briefly served as Norway's capital in 1533 and still holds its maritime character. Throughout the drive, you see the Romsdal peninsula, countless fjords, and the snow-capped Troll Mountains across the water.

The tour ends at Varden, Molde's viewpoint, where you can see the city spread below, the surrounding fjords and archipelagos, and on clear days, the full sweep of 222 peaks. The vehicle is air-conditioned and bottled water is provided. Your guide is a local who speaks English, Russian or Ukrainian and knows the region's history and hidden details.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• a local guide in English, Russian or Ukrainian.
• stops at the Atlantic Ocean Road viewpoints, the Drunken Bridge, the Romantic Road coastline, Bud fishing village, and Varden viewpoint overlooking Molde.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Uniktur

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the Atlantic Ocean Road's most famous bridges and coastal scenery without driving yourself. The fixed 5-hour route covers all the major stops in a single afternoon, and a local guide handles navigation while you take in the views.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Ukrainian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Drunken Bridge and why is it called that?

Storseisundbrua, the longest bridge on the Atlantic Ocean Road at over 260 meters, twists and dips so sharply as it crosses between islands that it appears to end in a precipice. The dramatic arches and sudden drops give it the nickname "Drunken Bridge," and you stop to photograph it during the tour.

Does the tour stop in Bud, and what is there to see?

Yes, Bud is included as a brief stop. The fishing village has maritime heritage and historical significance (it was briefly Norway's capital in 1533), and the tour gives you time to soak in its character and take photographs.

How many bridges does the Atlantic Ocean Road have?

The Atlantic Ocean Road crosses eight bridges and several causeways as it links small islands across the Atlantic. The route also includes four viewpoints where the tour stops for photos and views.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, hotel pickup from your accommodation in Molde is included in the tour price.