Runde miljøsenter
Visitor centre and research station on the bird island of Runde, with a bird exhibition, the Rundeskatten from 1725, a café and guided tours.
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About the museum
Runde Environmental Centre lies on the island of Runde in Herøy municipality, by the southernmost bird cliff in Norway. The centre opened on 1 October 2009 and consists of a research station, run by Runde Forsking, and a visitor centre, run by Opplev Runde. During opening hours the visitor centre also provides tourist information for Herøy municipality.
Around 230 bird species have been recorded on Runde, and puffins breed here in the tens of thousands. The bird exhibition in the visitor centre tells the story of seabirds and why so many of them have disappeared in recent decades. The guided tour of the exhibition begins with the film “Havets Sølv”.
The centre also presents the Rundeskatten (Runde Treasure). The Dutch merchant ship Akerendam was wrecked off Runde in 1725 with gold and silver coins on board. The treasure was found by divers in 1972, and parts of it are on display together with objects from the wreck and a model of the ship. The centre also offers boat trips, kayak trips, puffin safaris and guided walks in the mountains and on the shore.
Highlights
- Bird exhibition on the seabirds of Runde
- The Rundeskatten: coins and objects from the wreck of the Akerendam, lost in 1725
- Guided tours to the bird cliff, by boat and on foot
- Café and tourist information for Herøy
Permanent exhibitions
- Fugleutstillingen – Exhibition on the seabirds of Runde and why many of them have declined, including the film “Havets Sølv”.
- Rundeskatten – Coins, objects from the wreck of the Akerendam and a ship model relating to the discovery in 1972 of the treasure that sank in 1725.
- Founded
- 2009
- Operated by
- Opplev Runde AS (besøkssenteret) og Runde Forsking (forskningsstasjonen)
Admission & discounts
| Guided tour of the bird exhibition, adult | NOK 175Child NOK 100 |
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Tickets for the exhibition without a guide are bought at the café in the centre. A guided tour of the bird exhibition costs NOK 175 for adults and NOK 100 for children.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The tours and several of the experiences suit children from the age of 6.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
Café and kitchen in the visitor centre serving local produce, with a full licence to serve alcohol. Accommodation in apartments at the centre.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours can be booked all year round, including for groups. Schools and education groups have their own programme. |
