Experiences at Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium

Explore and learn how the ocean, fishing, transport and exports have created the important port nation that is Norway today.

Herring is one of our key species. During the winter months, herrings lay millions of eggs on the seabed in Mørefeltet.

Through fascinating interactive experiments and activities, you can learn about some of the many biological adaptations that animals have made in order to live in the ocean.

Just outside the aquarium building is Seal Bay, Europe's largest seal enclosure.

In no other place on Earth are there more fjords than along the Norwegian coast, but what do these deep Norwegian fjords hide?

An exhibition that creates wonder, inspiration and understanding of the importance of research in the ocean, where 95% of life is still a mystery.

Otter paradise on an island of their own. Otter Island is home to our little charmers Nusse, Muffe and Pia.

The Humboldt penguins are our international guests from Chile and Peru.

The touch pool has many strange creatures. Have you ever tried holding a sea cucumber or fishing for crabs?

Get up close and personal with marine life in the surf zone. Enormous forests of kelp grow in this harsh environment.

Did you know that crustaceans are the most successful animals in the ocean, making them 'the insects of the ocean'?

The Atlantic Tank is one of Europe's largest saltwater tanks. See all the large cold-water fish that live in our oceans.