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The aquarium is situated in a lovely little park in the part of Bergen called Nordnes, with nice views of the harbour of Bergen and some of the surrounding islands. Some parts of Nordnes are beautiful, with tiny white wooden houses and cobblestone streets - and the walk through Nordnes to the Aquarium is a "Must see activity" in its own right. The Aquarium isn't terribly big or impressive, but it *does* have one of Europe's largest collections of fish and invertebrates, and some very popular (and sooooo cute..:o) seals and penguins, which are fed at 12 and 15 - and also at 18 in summer.
The aquarium focuses mainly on the fish & other sea creatures living along the Norwegian coast, but there's also a tropical section, with colourful tropical fish, some snakes, various lizards and a couple of crocodiles.
Every hour the aquarium's cinema shows the 3D film SOS planet, and Ivo Caprino's film about the aquarium, Bergen and the Norwegian coast.
Opening hours:
May - August: 09 -19
Sept - April: 10 - 18
Admission prices:
Adults 100 NOK
Children 50 NOK
Admission prices with the Bergen card:
October - April: FREE!
May - September: 25% discount Leave a Comment Address: Nordnesbakken 4Phone: +47 55 55 71 71Directions: The outermost point of Nordnes, on the southern side of Vågen (the bay) - walking distance from the Fish Market.Website: http://www.akvariet.com/ Other Contact: e-mail: post@akvariet.com
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 Friendly Seal by aah_stone
So many differnt types of fish. Even a few reptiles and the like to tickle your fancy.
Some very friendly seals to see as you enter the aquarium (fed three times a day). Also some penguins, how fun are they?
My personal favoutie other than the seals were the Rays - just magic.
As well as all the exhibits and a nice cafe there is a 'touchy feely tank' for the children to get up close and personal with some live fish.
You can get a discounted entry with a United Kingdom AA card. :-) Leave a Comment Address: Nordnesbakken 4Phone: (+47) 55 557171Directions: At the end of Nordnes point. (south side of harbour)Website: http://www.akvariet.com/
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I visited Bergen Aquarium with Mette (VTer: FletteMette) during my stay in Bergen in early August 2006.
One of the highlights of visiting the aquarium is seeing the penguins and seals being fed in the outdoor pools. Mette was particularly pleased to see the new baby penguin that had been hatched just a few months earlier. The penguins and seals are fed daily at noon, 3pm and again at 6pm in the summer. This attracts large crowds, so get there in plenty of time if you want a decent view.
The inside of the aquarium includes a room known as "The Rotunda", which has 9 large windows displaying different sealife environments along the Norwegian coastline. See the sharks that swim in the deep oceans off Norway....and the small fish that swim in the town's harbour.
A larger room, known as "The Maze", includes over 40 small aquariums containing various fish, crustaceans and other sea life that can be found around Norway's coasts. Towards the end of the exhibition are a number of non-native exhibitions...such as "The Amazon", "Lake Malawi" and "Australia".
There is a "Tropical Section" where you can see crocodiles, lizards, snakes and silk monkeys. One exhibition contains a toilet and a large lizard. The accompanying text tells the story of how an illegally kept pet lizard escaped in Bergen and gave somebody an awful fright when it appeared in their toilet! The toilet was there when we visited...but the lizard was nowhere to be seen....so maybe it has escaped once more!
Other attractions include a 3D cinema that shows a film every hour, a fish tank into which children can put their hands to touch a selection of fish and other sealife, a well stocked souvenir shop and a cafe.
Opening Hours
Summer (1 May - 31 Aug): 09:00 - 19:00 daily
Winter (1 Sept - 30 April): 10:00 - 18:00 daily
Prices
Adults: 100 NOK
Children: 50 NOK
For holders of the "Bergen Card":
Summer: 75 NOK / 50 NOK for kids
Winter: Free Leave a Comment Address: Nordnesbakken 4Phone: +47 55 55 71 71Directions: In the Nordnes area of Bergen, to the west of Bryggen and the fish market, near the entrance to the harbour.Website: www.akvariet.no Other Contact: post@akvariet.no
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at me? by bpackerLeave a Comment Address: Nordnesbakken 4, Bergen.Directions: Within walking distance from the fish marketWebsite: http://www.akvariet.com/
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 by Erlend76
The Bergen Aquarium offers one of the largest collections of North Sea fish and invertebrates in its more than 70 Aquariums. Species from all over the world help to create an exciting presentation of marine life. You can also study a variety of seals and penguins in the outdoor ponds. The Aquarium also has an extension containing a realistic nesting cliff and a multi-screen film; 'The Aquarium - Bergen and the local coastline'. Leave a Comment Directions: Address: Nordnesbakken 4, N-5005 Bergen Tel: +47 55 55 71 75 Fax: +47 55 55 71 80Other Contact: Opening hours: May – September 3
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Another place to look at fish, but these fellas are still alive. However the sharks, the cod and the seabird-displays aren't the most interesting thing. The penguins are. What funny little creatures. Leave a Comment Address: At the tip of Nordnes.
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Bryggen , The fishmarket ; Fløyen mountain, Troldhaugen (home of Edvard Grieg) , The Aquarium .
these places reflect both Bergens history and building traditions and eg. the aquarium is the place to learn more about this part of Norways nature ..
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 Bergen Aquarium by Cristian_UluruLeave a Comment
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One of the finest and most extensive collections of marine fauna in Europe. Through 60 large and small aquariums you will learn more about maritime life. Outdoor and indoor pools where you can watch up-close the antics of seals and penguins. Do not miss the feeding of penguins and training of seals. Every hour you can watch the 3D film SOS planet and other films about the Bergen Aquarium, Bergen and the Norwegian coast, in the cinema.
A great experience to dive into the sea without getting wet ;-) Leave a Comment
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Bergen Aquarium - one of the largest collections of North Sea fish and invertebrates, variety of seals and penguins in the outdoor ponds, ... Leave a Comment Directions: Nordnesbakken 4, N-5005 Bergen, P.O. Box 1870 Nordnes, N-5817 Bergen
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