Photo © by Jarle.

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One of the finest and most extensive collections of marine fauna in Europe. The Bergen Aquarium is located on the outermost point of Nordnes, with a delightful view over the approach to the port of Bergen. Seals and penguins playing in the large pools welcome you to the Aquarium that has as one of Europe's largest collections of fish and invertebrates. One million liters of clean seawater are pumped up from depth of 130 meters, allowing as one of the few aquariums in the world to keep a shoal of herring. In addition, they have a number of 100,000 liter fresh water aquariums containing fish from all parts of the world.

lvo Caprino´s unique film about the strange and wonderful world below sea level can be viewed in the 225 degrees super-video graph. The importance of the oceans to our society is shown in models and a multimedia exhibition. Here are waterfalls and nesting cliffs and presentation of parts Norwegian coastal culture. A visit to the Aquarium will provide you with many exciting indoor and outdoor experiences. Guided tours. There are altogether 9 large and 42 smaller tanks. 3 outdoor pools with seals, penguins and carps.

Walking distance from the Fish Market. Also Bus no. 4 or the ferry leaving from the Fish Market.

Restaurant Nostet, capacity 90 persons. Available for receptions up to 1200 persons, banquets 220 persons.

Prices 2008
Adults NOK 100,-
Children (3-13) NOK 75,-
Familyticket (2+2) NOK 300,-

Open 2008
Summer (1 May to 31 August) 9:00 to 19:00 every day
Winter (1 September to 30 April) 10:00 to 18:00 every day

 

Norwegian name:	Akvariet i Bergen.
Location:	Nordnes, center of Bergen.
Distance to Fish Market:	1600 meters.
Address:	Nordnesbakken 4, Bergen.
Telephone:	+47 55 55 71 71.