Are you curious about Norwegian food production? Do you want to learn about our coastal history and the industrial revolution of the Norwegian fishing industry and aquaculture?
Join us for a guided tour in our exhibition, a RIB trip to the fish farm and a delicious taste experience with smoked salmon from our own production. The visit takes around 2.5 hours and is an educational adventure for the whole family.
Akvakultur i Vesterålen is an adventure center for Norwegian aquaculture, where you can get a unique insight into the production of salmon in one of Norway's most beautiful regions.
With us, you can combine academic content, teambuilding, and establish relationships outside the office. We offer tailor-made experiences for individuals and businesses.
We convey knowledge about fish farming through experiences by allowing visitors to meet the history, technology, fish, and some of the people who work in the industry.
Akvakultur i Vesterålen is an adventure and education center for aquaculture, where you can get a unique insight into a sustainable and modern industry in one of Norway's most beautiful regions.
We opened in 2011, and offer knowledge-based experiences to tourists, locals, schools, kindergartens, politicians, and others who want to learn more about aquaculture.
Maria Solberg, visitor
We are open all year round
Akvakultur i Vesterålen is located in the small village of Blokken in Sortland municipality. It takes about 30 minutes to drive by car from Sortland. You can reach Blokken by car or private boat, and it's a short distance from both Sortland and Stokmarknes.
We have regular tours Monday-Friday at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. In June-August we are also open in weekends at 10:00-15:00. All visits must be booked in advance.
