Top Things to do in Northern Norway
6 Zoos & Aquariums in Northern Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
Home to both the midnight sun (with constant daylight from April to July) and the northern lights, North Norway is a rugged land of steep mountains, deep fjords and scenic coastline, making it a great place for outdoor adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife safaris. It's also the ancient home of the Sami people, 3,000 of whom live (along with 100,000 reindeer) at Kautokeino, Norway's largest municipality at over 3,700 square miles.
Restaurants in Northern Norway
1. Snyfjellet Gard Smadyrpark
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Snyfjellet Gård Smådyrpark is a dreamy visitors farm on Senja for both young and old. We have exotic bird life, emu, lama and other norwegian farm animals. Our time and effort has been to ensure that all the individual animals needs are met, so we can have the best attraction to invite our guests to enjoy. Snyfjellet is only open during the Summer months, Tuesday to Sunday. We also offer horseback riding at 15:30 - 16:30. The kiosk sells coffee, ice-cream, norwegian waffles, hotdogs and soda. The children can also have fun in the playground with sandbox and trampoline. Welcome to our farm.
2. Tromso Mini Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By asbhansen - Oslo, Norway
A very cozy and quiet mini zoo, where animals seemed happy and relaxed and walked up to the people if they wanted to rather than the people crowding the animals. The staff seemed to really care for the animals. This is a place I would love to visit again!
3. Svartisen Moose
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
At Svartisen Moose we have among the tamest moose in the world. Here you will get face to face with the biggest land living animal of Europa. If you dare you might even try to kiss it! Legends claim that those who kiss a moose become irresistible.ncluded in our guided tour you will get information about the moose generally and historically as well as information about our moose.
4. The Lofoten Aquarium
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4.0 based on 120 reviews
At the aquarium you can learn about the Lofoten cod - or Skrei: Skrei is the name of the east Atlantic cod that migrate from the Barents Sea to Lofoten every winter to spawn. Check out the skrei aquarium room when visiting us. Within our tanks, you can also study most other species of fish, crustaceans and marine animals found in the waters around Lofoten. One of the highlights of your visit will be feeding the seals and otters, who live in outdoor pools near the Aquarium entrance. The Lofoten Aquarium additionally features photo- and art-exhibitions and films, a souvenir shop, and a cafe where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and excellent views.
Reviewed By limoli92 - Oslo, Norway
So many sea animals to see with explanation and interactive activities. The experience with seals and otters was so special and unforgettable.
5. Polaria
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3,043 reviews
Housed in a very distinctive building that represents ice floes that have been pressed up on land by the rough seas of the Arctic, you will discover Polaria, just five minutes walk from the centre of Tromsø. Polaria has an Arctic aquarium, interesting knowledge-based exhibits, a panoramic cinema, and a gift and souvenir shop. In our panoramic cinema, you can look forward to the Ivo Caprino film "Svalbard - Arctic Wilderness"and the Ole C. Salomonsen production "Northern Lights in Arctic Norway". SEAL FEEDING AND TRAINING 12.30 and 15.30 in Winter and 12.30 and 15.00 in Summer.
Reviewed By sm1143 - London, United Kingdom
Polaria is a centre of excellence in Arctic sea-life research that is open to the public as a small natural history museum, aquarium & seal pool. There is also a panoramic cinema, a cafe & gift shop selling Nordic goods. The highlight is the feeding & training of the bearded & harbour seals. After the feeding staff make themselves available to talk about the animals & the work Polaria undertakes. It’s a very interesting & educational place to visit.
6. Salmon Center Gildeskal
Knowledge center for aquaculture. Guiding in our display center with a lecture about the salmon industry. See the salmon in our 360-degrees aquarium (closed until sept. during maintenance). Boat-trip to a sea-farm must be pre-booked due to capacity. Open monday-friday 10-15, or by appointment.
