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?

The park is now closed for the winter, but we look forward to welcoming you back on 28 November for our traditional Christmas Market. The park will also be open during the Christmas holidays, from 26–30 December and 2–6 January.

See our calendar for details.

Tickets

Christmas market November 28

Welcome to our traditional Christmas market at Nordens Ark! Take part in the cozy atmosphere in our beautiful manor setting where you stroll around among our exhibitors. Here you can find locally produced goodies from over 70 exhibitors!

Christmas Market

Book a Mighty Meeting

The park is closed for the season, but why not book a Mighty Meeting and enjoy an exclusive experience among the animals?

Meet your favourite animal with your own guide and experience the park without other visitors.

Experiences

Season passes

2027 season pass

Our season pass gives you admission to the park throughout the 2027 season. The pass is valid from the date of purchase.

2027 summer pass

Visit us as many times as you like between 28 June and 31 August.

Give a season pass as a gift

Buy a digital gift voucher for someone you care about. Available for both season passes and summer passes.

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

Nordens Ark Ecopark

Threatened native species of insects, butterflies and birds in the ecopark. Enjoy a walk in this cultural landscape.

Cold-water bathing

Nordens Ark is beautifully situated by the Åby fjord. Why not take a refreshing dip from our jetty?

Expedition Bohuslän

Join us as we dive into Bohuslän's magical world - adventures for the curious.

Other destinations

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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.