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tlanterhavsvegen is a superb manifestation of successful interaction between people and nature. The seven bridges that arch between

the islets and skerries on the edge of the ocean, providing magnificent views for travellers, are an outstan-

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most beautiful car journey. Vistas of the ocean domi-

a treacherous stretch for seafarers through the cen-

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rich in coastal culture along the rough Hustadvika bay,

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National Tourist Route Atlanterhavsvegen runsnfrom Kårvåg h e i m e / 242 / to Bud, a distance of 36 kilometres (County Roads 64 n 663 / 238 / 235).

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18 NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES. Each of these selected routes represents a unique motoring Helgelandskysten experience, and each offers its own distinctive combination of road, scenery and history.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration seeks to enhance your journey by providing Atlanterhavsvegen spectacular viewing platforms, service Geiranger-Trollstigen facilities, car parks, picnic areas, Gamle StryneRondane fjellsvegen walking trails and art installations Sognefjellet GaularValdresflye fjellet along these routes.

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1 ASKEVÅGEN. Several small roads along Atlanterhavsvegen branch out to ports with breakwaters offering protection from the elements. Out on the breakwaters, the sense of closeness to the ocean and the forces of nature is at its most intense, in stormy as well as sunny weather. The viewing platform on the outer end of the breakwater at Askevågen offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the archipelago, the ocean and the shore.

Architect: 3 RW Arkitekter – Jakob Røssvik. Landscape architect: Smedsvig landskapsarkitekter AS.

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2 KJEKSA. Rest area with a trail and a viewing platform.

From the rest area, a magnificent view of the shipping lane and the open sea unfolds. A trail leads down to the water’s edge.

Architect: 3 RW Arkitekter – Jakob Røssvik. Landscape architect: Smedsvig landskapsarkitekter AS. 3 GEITØYA. The terrain on Geitøya island provides plenty of opportunities for taking picturesque photos of the ensemble of bridges and the archipelago. From here, a boat service runs to the well-known fishing village of Håholmen. A trail leads to a viewing platform under the Geitøya bridge which is often used by anglers.

Landscape architect: Smedsvig landskapsarkitekter AS.

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4 MYRBÆRHOLMBRUA. On specially constructed fishing bridges along each side of the Myrbærholm bridge you can safely try your hand as an angler. In the strong tidal flow under the bridges there are good chances that a coalfish, pollock, cod or mackerel may bite. Architect: Manthey Kula.

STORSEISUNDBRUA (front page). This cantilever bridge has three spans constructed in concrete; the longest of them is 130 metres. The total length of the bridge is 260 metres, with a sailing height of 23 metres.

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Address: Industrigata 17 N-2605 Lillehammer

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Postal address: PO Box 1010 N-2605 Lillehammer

Phone: +47 815 22 000

Internet: nasjonaleturistveger.no vegvesen.no/nasjonaleturistveger