Averøy is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county on the west coast of Norway. It is made up of several islands, joined to one another and to the mainland by a series of bridges and causeways. Its landscape of low islands, open water and wide skies gives the place a character quite unlike the fjord-carved scenery found further inland.
Why visitors come
The best-known reason to visit is the Atlantic Road, the stretch of road that links the islands and carries drivers across a succession of distinctive bridges. The crossings pass over open sea, so the journey itself is a large part of the experience. Many people choose to drive it slowly, stopping at viewpoints and pull-ins to watch the water and the weather change around them.
What to expect
- A road trip across islands connected by bridges, with the sea close on every side
- Coastal scenery that shifts quickly with light and weather
- A quieter pace than in the larger towns of the region
Because the municipality is spread across several islands, it suits a visit built around movement rather than a single site. Allow time to pause along the route rather than treating it as a fast crossing.
Planning your trip
Averøy sits in western Norway, so it is most easily reached by road from the surrounding region, and the Atlantic Road is the natural spine of any visit. Visitors who enjoy open coastline, simple walks along the shore and a slower rhythm will find it well suited to their trip, while those looking for dense city attractions may prefer to base themselves elsewhere in the county and visit for a day.
