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The Atlantic Ocean Park and its collection

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The Atlantic Sea-Park, located in Ålesund, Norway, is a significant aquarium that was established in 1951. The current facility, which was officially inaugurated on 15 June 1998, is one of Scandinavia's largest saltwater aquariums and a leading tourist attraction in the region.

Facility and Space at the Atlantic Sea-Park

The Atlantic Sea-Park is uniquely built into the coastline of Tueneset, approximately 3.5 kilometres west of Ålesund. It offers nearly 4,000 square metres of public and exhibition space, in addition to 6,000 square metres of outdoor space. This makes it a spacious and immersive destination for visitors.

Exhibition Area and Activities at the Atlantic Sea-Park

The exhibition area of the Atlantic Sea-Park comprises 11 larger landscape aquariums, including 2 open touch pools and 2 activity pools, along with several smaller aquariums. Visitors can enjoy daily dive shows in the Great Atlantic tank, where they can watch the fish being fed.

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ENAtlantic Sea-Park
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#12 Nature & Natural History in Norway #8 Animal museums in Norway #4 Aquariums in Norway #22 Nature & Natural History in Scandinavia #10 Animal museums in Scandinavia #4 Aquariums in Scandinavia #127 Animal museums in Europe #33 Aquariums in Europe
The Atlantic Ocean Park
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Visitor information The Atlantic Ocean Park

Opening hours

Open everyday

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Tuenesvegen 200, Ålesund

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Atlantic Ocean Park in Ålesund, Norway, offers visitors an engaging experience of marine life from the North Atlantic. The facility features large aquariums showcasing a variety of local fish species and marine animals. Many visitors appreciate the opportunity to observe and learn about native creatures such as seals, penguins, and various fish. The touch pools are particularly popular, allowing hands-on interaction with some marine life.

    The park's outdoor areas, including seal and penguin exhibits, add to the overall experience. Many guests find the feeding shows informative and entertaining. The location, with its scenic views of the surrounding fjords and ocean, enhances the visit.

    However, some visitors note that the park is relatively small compared to larger aquariums in other countries. A few reviewers mention that certain areas could benefit from renovation or expansion. Pricing is occasionally cited as being on the higher side, especially for families.

    Despite these minor drawbacks, most visitors find the Atlantic Ocean Park to be an educational and enjoyable attraction, particularly for those interested in marine biology and the ecosystems of the North Atlantic.

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