Lofotakvariet

About the museum

Lofotakvariet is in Kabelvåg in Lofoten and shows fish and other sea creatures from the waters around the island group. In the aquariums visitors can see everything from sea cucumbers and sea urchins to larger fish such as skrei (Northeast Arctic cod) and halibut. For many, the highlight is the feeding of the otters and seals, which takes place twice a day and lasts about 20 minutes.

The aquarium also has an exhibition on corals, an exhibition on salmon and a display facility for Norwegian aquaculture. A 15-minute film about skrei explains why the skrei fishery has been so important for Lofoten. The café has a sea view, and the aquarium has a floating pontoon where guests arriving by boat can tie up during opening hours.

Lofotakvariet is part of SKREI, together with Lofotmuseet, Galleri Espolin and Otolitten. All of them belong to Museum Nord and are a short walk from one another. There are joint tickets and an annual pass for the whole of SKREI. A visit can last anything from 20 minutes to several hours, depending on how much time is spent at the aquariums and exhibitions.

Highlights

• Feeding of seals and otters twice a day
• Fish and sea creatures from the Lofoten sea, including skrei and halibut
• Coral exhibition and exhibition on salmon
• Display facility for Norwegian aquaculture
• Film about skrei (15 minutes)

Permanent exhibitions

• Akvarier med fisk og sjødyr fra Lofothavet – Aquariums with species from the sea around Lofoten, from sea cucumbers and sea urchins to skrei and halibut, and the feeding of seals and otters.
• Korallutstillingen – Exhibition on the underwater world of corals.

Operated by

Museum Nord

Admission & discounts

Tickets are bought at the counter or in the café, including for guests who tie up at the floating pontoon.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The building has no lift, but a ramp leads all the way to the top floor. Wheelchairs and pushchairs can be used everywhere except on the floating pontoon and on one side of the otter pool.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Stroller-friendly

The aquarium is family-friendly, and the feeding of seals and otters is popular with children. A ramp means pushchairs can be used almost everywhere.

Getting there & parking

Guests arriving by boat can tie up at the Lofotakvariet floating pontoon during opening hours.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop

Café with coffee, cakes, soft drinks and waffles, and baguettes in the summer months. Food brought from outside may not be eaten in the café, but there are benches outdoors. Museum shop with gifts.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Enquiries about bookings, events and group visits to skrei@museumnord.no.

Plan your visit