AQUA Akvarium & Dyrepark

AQUA Akvarium & Dyrepark is a combined aquarium and zoo in Silkeborg with separate exhibit areas for marine life and land animals. The facility displays species that naturally occur in Danish waters and landscapes.

The aquarium was founded to approach wildlife keeping differently and uses natural lake environments instead of traditional aquarium tanks. This approach became a turning point in Danish wildlife conservation.

The name comes from the Latin word for water, and the place connects visitors with Danish wildlife through educational programs. You can see how local water systems and the animals living there are connected.

The place is located in Silkeborg and is easy to visit for people of all ages. It is wise to allow time for both sections since there is a lot to explore.

In the aquarium section, fish swim freely in natural lake environments rather than in enclosed containers. This creates an experience closer to reality than in typical aquariums.

Location: Silkeborg Municipality

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Vejlsøvej 55, 8600 Silkeborg

Website: http://visitaqua.dk

GPS coordinates: 56.15329,9.56098

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10