Storseisundet Bridge — Attraction in Averøy

Located in the midwest part of the Norwegian coastline, the Storseisundet Bridge is a cantilever bridge part of the Atlanterhavsveien (Atlantic Road). It’s built in such a way that from a certain angle, as you approach, it looks as it is more diving board than bridge. The approach to the bridge looks scary as the bridge seems to end abruptly and as if any attempt to proceed would result into the vehicle flying out and dropping into the waters below. It’s the longest of the eight bridges that make up the Atlantic Road. It’s is 260 metres (850 ft) long with a maximum clearance to the sea of 23 metres (75 ft). It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. Known locally as the drunk bridge, it’s perfectly safe. However, once you start to cross it you will realize that it seems to disappear in front of you as you go. The bridge was described as the ‘Road to nowhere’ by the Daily Mail in 2011. The bridge is asphalted and was opened on 7 July 1989. It’s known for its sharp bends and rollercoaster-esque driving experience. It seems to have a different shape from whichever angle you view it which is, perhaps, what makes it so special. Drivers cannot see the abnormal curve when on the road. In fact, they cannot see the road on the other side of the curve at all. The bridge appears to disappear, and it looks like any car that attempts to cross it will simply fall into the water. This is, obviously, an optical illusion. Why it is built in this way is a secret lodged in the mind of its architect. It seems to have a different shape from whichever angle you view it which is, perhaps, what makes it so special. As with many other visitors I came here as part of a longer, full day shore trip from Kristiansand on the Atlantic Road. And I also can say that this is not only dramatic but Iconic as well. My outstanding guide showed me this visually stunning bridge with its illusion of going nowhere! She explained that a previous visitor had refused to enter the bridge since they might fall off. Views of the bridge change while you observe from the outstandingly presented and maintained walkway. Toilets and restaurant complete...

A construção da ponte Storseisundet foi concluída em 1989 e ela desempenha um papel crucial na ligação das ilhas que formam o arquipélago ao longo da Estrada Atlântica. A sua estrutura foi projetada para resistir às condições climáticas extremas da região, incluindo fortes ventos e tempestades. A Storseisundet é um exemplo impressionante da engenharia norueguesa e oferece aos visitantes vistas espetaculares do Oceano Atlântico e as pequenas ilhas e recifes que compõem o arquipélago ao longo da Atlantic Road. Durante dias ensolarados, a vista é serena, com águas cristalinas e uma paisagem deslumbrante, enquanto as pequenas ilhas e recifes surgem de forma tranquila ao longo do oceano. Nos dias de tempestade, no entanto, a cena muda completamente, com ondas poderosas batendo contra a ponte e criando um espetáculo impressionante da força da natureza. Além disso, o local oferece oportunidades para os visitantes tirarem fotos espetaculares, especialmente do ponto de vista elevado, onde a curva da ponte e as ondas do oceano criam uma imagem impressionante. A Storseisundet é, sem dúvida, um símbolo da engenhosidade norueguesa, além de ser um destino imperdível para quem busca explorar as paisagens naturais mais...

The Atlantic Ocean Road is an extraordinary construction of roads and bridges connecting Bud and Kristiansund in Norway. It is like island hopping without leaving your vehicle, the scenery and views are spectacular. They Sunday morning we travelled was quiet misty and while it may have dimmed some of the view it created an almost...