Øresund Aquarium, Marine research center and public aquarium in Helsingør Municipality, Denmark
The Øresund Aquarium contains four different sections including biotope aquariums, theme aquariums, and two touch pools for direct interaction with marine life.
Established in 1973 as part of the University of Copenhagen, the aquarium has supported marine research and education for five decades.
The facility promotes understanding of Danish marine ecosystems through exhibits featuring local species from the Øresund Strait and surrounding waters.
The aquarium welcomes visitors from 10:00 to 16:00 on weekdays and extends hours until 17:00 during weekends, with closures on December 24, 25, 31.
The outdoor Water Laboratory recreates natural marine habitats with stone reefs, sandy beds, and seaweed banks for observation of fish and crabs.
Location: Helsingør Municipality
Official opening: 1973
Part of: University of Copenhagen
Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Website: http://oresundsakvariet.ku.dk
GPS coordinates: 56.04121,12.61116
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:39
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