Are you curious about Norwegian food production and life along the coast? At Akvakultur i Vesterålen you get a unique insight into one of Norway's most modern and sustainable industries - amidst spectacular surroundings, just 30 minutes from Sortland. An exciting and educational experience for families, groups of friends and companies!
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-Thursday and Saturday-Sunday at 10:00 (extra tours are scheduled). All visits must be booked in advance.