Hotels near Bergen Aquarium

On the western tip of the Nordnes peninsula, Bergen Aquarium (Akvariet i Bergen) is the largest in northern Europe, dedicated to fish and sea mammals of the North Atlantic. The 60+ tanks include a full-room Atlantic salmon basin, a touch pool for sea stars, and outdoor enclosures for harbour seals, Humboldt penguins, and sea otters that perform feeding shows hourly.

Tropical and Amazon sections were added in the 2010s and complement the North Atlantic focus with crocodiles, snakes, and tropical fish - more of a family-attractions extension than a serious zoological exhibit. Admission 295 NOK adults, 195 NOK children. Open daily 09:00-19:00 in summer, 10:00-18:00 in winter. The walk from Bryggen along the harbour is 20 minutes and pleasant in good weather.

Pro Tip: Time your visit for the 13:00 penguin feeding or 15:00 seal show. The aquarium also runs a small 24-passenger boat (the Vannkanten) which connects directly from the Fish Market to the aquarium pier in 8 minutes - cheaper than the bus and scenic.