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Bergen Aquarium

Penguins putting on a show for visitors at Bergen Aquarium in Bergen
Visitors watching jellyfish float through the water at Bergen Aquarium
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Real animals, real encounters

  • Watch sea lions, penguins, and snakes up close, with feedings and film shows every day.
  • Step into Storsalen to see jellyfish that have lived in our oceans for 500 million years.
  • Explore species from the Arctic to the tropics, then relax at the rooftop playground with a view over Nordnes
Starting point
Bergen
Duration
2 hr
Season
Available all year

Description

Get close to tropical species and Arctic animals at the aquarium in Bergen. Here, you’ll learn about the importance of animal welfare, biodiversity, and the preservation of endangered species.
From sea lions, penguins, and snakes to turtles and an abundance of fish. Watch the jellyfish drift and glow while you learn about their extraordinary life cycle. (Did you know jellyfish have been around for more than 500 million years?)
When you need a break, head up to the rooftop playground and take in the view over Nordnes and the sea.
The Bergen Aquarium is just a short walk from the city center.

What's waiting for you:

  • Sea lions, penguins, otters, crocodiles, and more
  • Interesting movies
  • Watch the feeding of the animals
  • Creatures from the tropical rainforest, the beaches in Norway, the vast oceans, and the Arctic regions.

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