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Atlantic Ocean Road & Kvernes

Kristiansund, Norway

Atlantic Ocean Road & Kvernes

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OVERVIEW

Behold some of Norway’s most beautiful and pristine countryside by following the serpentine Atlantic Ocean Road to a remote wooden church from medieval times. This awe-inspiring highway was voted Norway’s Engineering Feat of the Century for its scenic beauty and technological advancements that include zigzagging bridges and undersea tunnels. One of the tunnels stretches under the sea for 3½ miles. It will be quite the ride as the tunnel bottoms out nearly an eighth of a mile below sea level before ascending. A highlight of a different sort is the 14th-century Kvernes stave church, which is part of an open-air museum with more than 10,000 objects of interest. Norway is the only country in northern Europe with wooden churches from the Middle Ages, and the one at Kvernes is considered a treasure. This style of church takes its name from the multiple staves or corner posts that support the timber framework.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Follow an incredibly scenic road that was voted Norway’s Engineering Feat of the Century.
• Visit a 14th-century stave church that is the highlight of an open-air museum.
• Drive through the 3½-mile Atlantic Ocean Road Tunnel, an incredible feat of engineering.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Walking on this tour is primarily limited to your visit at the church where there are gravel surfaces. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach, and have an able-bodied companion to assist them; however, the church may not be accessible due to the gravel surfaces and a threshold at the entrance. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Weather appropriate clothing to include a wind/waterproof jacket; cap; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tour sequence may vary.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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