Ellingsøy Tunnel, Ålesund

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The Ellingsøy Tunnel is a subsea road tunnel in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The tunnel runs between the center of the city of Ålesund on the island of Nørvøya and the village of Hoffland on the island of Ellingsøya. The 3,481-metre long tunnel runs under the Ellingsøyfjorden. It is part of National Road 658 and was constructed as part of the Vigra Fixed Link project, which connected several outlying islands to the city of Ålesund and the mainland of Norway. The tunnel opened in 1987 and it was a toll road until 25 October 2009. The three-lane tunnel has a vertical clearance of 4.6 metres and it reaches a depth of 140 metres below sea level. The steepest parts of the tunnel do not exceed an 8.5% grade. The Ellingsøy Tunnel has a corkscrew spiral under the Hoffland island to span vertical height. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 62°29'11"N, 6°10'57"E

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Nearby attractions include: Color Line Stadion, Jugendstilsenteret, Ålesund kirke, Volsdalen Church.

1.2 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Color Line Stadion, Ålesund
30 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Ålesund, Norway, Color Line Stadion stands as a modern tribute to the nation's love for sports. This contemporary sports venue has been a cornerstone of the local community since its inauguration in 2005.
1.5 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Art gallery
Jugendstilsenteret, Ålesund
38 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ålesund, a city known for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture, lies the Jugendstilsenteret, a museum dedicated to showcasing this exquisite style. Housed in the former Swan Pharmacy building, which itself is an emblem of...
1.6 miSW
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Ålesund kirke, Ålesund
41 min walk • Ålesund Kirke, or Ålesund Church, is a notable landmark in the picturesque coastal city of Ålesund, Norway. This elegant place of worship, completed in 1909, stands as a testament to the city's resilience and architectural heritage, particularly following the great...
1.1 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Volsdalen Church, Ålesund
27 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Ålesund, Norway, Volsdalen Church stands as a serene place of worship and a fine example of modern church architecture. Built in 1974, the church is relatively young compared to the historic stave churches of Norway, yet it holds its...
1.4 miSW
Archaeological site
Kvalsund ship, Ålesund
37 min walk • The Kvalsund ship is a late 7th century rowing ship, discovered embedded in a marsh on Kvalsund in Herøy, Møre og Romsdal near Ålesund in 1920, along with a smaller rowboat called Kvalsundferingen.
0.9 miSE
Island
Nørvøya, Ålesund
24 min walk • Nørvøya or Nørve is an island in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is the largest of the islands containing the city center of Ålesund, the others being Aspøya and Heissa, located to the west. The 5-square-kilometre island of Nørvøya is located south of Ellingsøya, north of Sula, and west of Oksenøya.
0.5 miN
Island
Ellingsøya
14 min walk • One of the most popular attractions on the island is the Ellingsøy Church, a historic and beautiful wooden church dating back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the church's intricate architecture and serene surroundings, making it a must-see destination for...
0.4 miNW
Tunnel
Vigra Fixed Link, Ålesund
11 min walk • The Vigra Fixed Link, also known as the Ålesund Tunnels, is a fixed link connecting the archipelago and municipality of Giske and the island of Ellingsøya to the mainland and the island city of Ålesund.
~0 ftN
Tunnel
Valderøy Tunnel, Ålesund
1 min walk • The Valderøy Tunnel is a subsea road tunnel which runs between the islands of Ellingsøya and Valderøya in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The 4,222-metre long tunnel is part of Norwegian National Road 658. The 3-lane wide tunnel has a maximum height of 4.6 metres. The tunnel reaches a maximum depth of 137 metres below sea level.