Naturum Vindelfjällen Ammarnäs
Visitor centre for the Vindelfjällen nature reserve in Ammarnäs, with exhibitions on animals, plants, geology and cultural history, plus guided tours.
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About the museum
Naturum Vindelfjällen Ammarnäs is one of two visitor centres for the Vindelfjällen nature reserve, one of Europe's largest protected mountain areas. It is run by the County Administrative Board of Västerbotten (Länsstyrelsen Västerbotten), which also has a naturum in Hemavan.
The naturum has exhibitions on animals, plants, geology and cultural history that suit the whole family, and staff give tips on hiking trails and practical advice before mountain trips. In summer, guided tours are arranged in the nature reserve, along with theme evenings, film screenings, talks and activities for children.
Highlights
- Exhibitions on animals, plants, geology and cultural history
- Guided tour of the exhibition and guided walks in the nature reserve
- Theme evenings, film screenings and talks
- Reading corner with books, maps and information material for sale
Permanent exhibition
- Utställningen om Vindelfjällen – Family-friendly exhibition on the mountains' animals, plants, geology and cultural history, with the option of a guided tour.
- Operated by
- Länsstyrelsen Västerbotten
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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
For the accessible entrance, go through the entrance of Hotel Ammarnäsgården and then turn left. A wheelchair-accessible toilet is reached through the hotel reception.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Exhibitions that suit the whole family, and children's activities during the sports holiday (sportlov) and Easter holiday (påsklov) and every week in July and the first half of August.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking for many cars next to the building, also room for a bus.
Public transport in the region: tabussen.nu.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Books, maps and information material are sold in the naturum's reading corner.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tour of the exhibition and, in summer, guided tours in the nature reserve. Theme evenings, film screenings and talks are held during the season. |
