Øresund Aquarium

The Øresund Aquarium is a marine research and exhibition facility in Helsingør that features multiple types of aquatic displays. The facility includes biotope tanks, themed sections, and interactive pools where visitors can touch and observe sea creatures up close.

The aquarium was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Copenhagen and has supported marine research and learning for more than 50 years. Since its opening, the facility has contributed to scientific work and public understanding of Nordic marine ecosystems.

The aquarium features species from the Øresund Strait and nearby waters displayed in thematic sections that visitors can explore at their own pace. These exhibits help people connect with the marine life that lives just offshore from their region.

Visiting on weekends or weekday mornings gives the best experience when crowds are smallest or the facility stays open longest. A parking area near the building makes arrival straightforward, and the indoor layout is easy to navigate, allowing a visit to take one to two hours.

Outdoors, the facility features a Water Laboratory that recreates natural marine habitats using stone reefs, sandy areas, and seaweed beds. Visitors can watch how fish and crabs live in settings that closely match their actual environment.

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: December 14, 2025 13:08