Since 1998, the foundation Atlanterhavsparken has been one of northern Europe’s largest and most unique sea water aquariums. As the Norwegian aquarium, we are a showcase for life along the Norwegian coast and the Atlantic. Facing the ocean, the rich fishing grounds and the deep Norwegian fjords, the visitors can observe, experience and learn about life at sea – the natural way. Every day, we convey real experiences in real surroundings to more than 130.000 annual visitors, and our vision is to be Europe’s most distinctive experience centre connected to life at sea and marine activities within 2020.

Our purpose is: “To run an official aquarium with naturally accompanying facilities in Ålesund, in order to communicate knowledge and create interest for life at sea. In addition, illustrate the connection between resources at sea and marine based added value, and together with other institutions to commit research connected to life at sea”.

The aquarium is an architectural gem, located in spectacular surroundings at Tueneset, 3 km from the centre of Ålesund.

Norway´s coolest activity room
Since 1998, the foundation Atlanterhavsparken has been one of northern Europe’s largest and most unique sea water aquariums. As the Norwegian aquarium, we are a showcase for life along the Norwegian coast and the Atlantic. Facing the ocean, the rich fishing grounds and the deep Norwegian fjords, the visitors can observe, experience and learn about life at sea – the natural way. Every day, we convey real experiences in real surroundings to more than 130.000 annual visitors, and our vision is to be Europe’s most distinctive experience centre connected to life at sea and marine activities within 2020.
Our purpose is: “To run an official aquarium with naturally accompanying facilities in Ålesund, in order to communicate knowledge and create interest for life at sea. In addition, illustrate the connection between resources at sea and marine based added value, and together with other institutions to commit research connected to life at sea”.
The aquarium is an architectural gem, located in spectacular surroundings at Tueneset, 3 km from the centre of Ålesund.

News of 2018 will be the national exhibition of crustaceans as well as the special anniversary collection “From peep show to landscape aquarium” – the history of Atlanterhavsparken.

The regular activity program during the summer season is the following:

10.00: The aquarium opens
11.30-12.30: The activity room with crab fishing is open
13.00: Diving show
13.30-14.30: The activity room with crab fishing is open
14.00: Otters feeding
14.30: Penguin feeding
15.00: Seal feeding
15.30: Diving show
16.00: Aquarium closing time Saturday
16.00-17.00: The activity room with crab fishing is open (Sunday – Friday)
18.00: Aquarium closing time Sunday – Friday

Parking:
Free

Handicap parking:
Separately marked parking at entrance. We also have wheelchairs for rent if needed.
Companion with certificate has free entrance.

Pets:

Unfortunately, pets may not enter the aquarium or the outdoor area.

Smoking:
We would like to keep Atlanterhavsparken a no smoking aquarium and ask the visitors to take it into account.

The café and the souvenir shop are open every day.

Welcome!