Nordsøen Oceanarium

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Nordsøen Oceanarium

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Nordsøen Oceanarium, Public aquarium and museum in Hirtshals, Denmark

The Nordsøen Oceanarium contains 75 aquariums across 10,000 square meters of indoor space, displaying more than 7,000 fish and marine creatures.

The facility opened in 1984 and underwent complete reconstruction after a fire in 2003, reopening its doors to visitors in July 2005.

The facility educates visitors about North Sea marine life through interactive exhibitions, scientific presentations, and direct contact with sea creatures.

The main tank holds 4.5 million liters of water and houses 2,000 to 3,000 fish, including cod, turbot, and ocean sunfish species.

The Sealarium features an outdoor pool containing 800,000 liters of continuously refreshed seawater where harbor and gray seals swim freely.

Location: Hjørring Municipality

Inception: January 1984

Website: http://nordsoenoceanarium.dk

GPS coordinates: 57.58669,9.98022

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:39

Marine museums worldwide

Marine museums featuring exhibits about ocean research, seafaring, and underwater worlds. These institutions display marine life, ship models, naval artifacts, and interactive exhibits about oceanography.

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Nordsøen Oceanarium: Public aquarium and museum in Hirtshals, Denmark » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes