Visit Nordens Ark

Welcome to Nordens Ark

Nordens Ark is a non-profit wildlife park with focus on endangered animals with beautiful surroundings in the heart of Bohuslän, Sweden. There's also a B&B with a café and we offer several exciting experiences.

By visiting us you're supporting the important work of saving endangered species.

What's on?

We're open daily from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Join us for daily talks, feedings and activities throughout the summer until August 30. See our calendar for the full programme.

Summer programme

Island of Light - special offer

Book an overnight stay with us between 4 and 13 September and admission to Island of Light is included.

Explore our beautiful park during the day, then head to Smögen in the evening to enjoy the light art festival (transport to the event is not included). Admission to Nordens Ark on both your arrival and departure days is included.

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Taste of Bohuslän – Farm Package

2 & 9 October Get close to the animals and discover traditional farm life with the whole family. The package includes accommodation, park admission, a rustic three-course dinner and an activity at the Farm.

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A perfect day out for the whole family!

Nordens Ark is ideal for a day trip! The park stretches over 4.5 km, and a full walk – visiting all the animals and areas – usually takes around three hours. The paths are pushchair-friendly, and there are plenty of cosy picnic spots if you’d like to bring your own food.

Feeling hungry? You can also buy meals, snacks, and drinks at our café in the main building. The Glade café inside the park is also open until August 31.

How to find us

Nordens Ark is situated 20 km from Smögen/Kungshamn on route 171, about 120 km north of Gothenburg and 200 km south of Oslo. There is a bus stop right outside the entrance.

Opening hours & prices

Our opening hours and entry prices vary between low season and high season. Click to see details.

Food & drink

Enjoy a savoury pie, some fika or icecream at our café!

Experiences

We offer experiences for the whole family, friends or companies. Get to know the animals and learn about our work up close!

Good to know

How big is the park? Can we bring the dog? Read more about our park and rules regarding pets and barbecue.

Accommodation

Hotel Nordens Ark is in a lovely location by the fjord of Åby, close to both cultural and historic sites and of course animals and nature.

Map of the park

Walking around the whole park takes about 3 hours and the walk is about 4,5 km long. Download a map of the park here!

Nordens Ark's shop

In our on-site shop you'll find everything from soft toys and books to sheepskin and honey from our own bees and other goodies.

By purchasing these products, you help us in our work to save endangered animals.

Make a difference - conference at Nordens Ark

Nordens Ark Hotel and conference centre is situated on the beautiful Åby manor. Here you have an opportunity to combine conference work with a stay in a scenic and stimulating setting as well as help and learn more about endangered animals.

Conferences