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 are open daily from 10.00 to 16.00 from August to October. During the autumn, we have activities every weekend. See our calendar for details.

Buy a season pass and visit us as often as you like throughout the year! The 2027 season passes are valid from date of purchase.

Tickets

Season passes

2027 season pass

Our season pass gives you admission to the park throughout the 2027 season. Use the code ARKEN30 to get 30% off (offer valid until 1 November 2026). 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.

Evening tours this autumn

Join us for an atmospheric evening tour after the park has closed for the day. Together, we’ll discover the animals at dusk and experience Nordens Ark as day turns to night.

Dates: Sep 30, Oct 14, Oct 28 and Oct 30.

Evening tour

Midterm break activities

Autumn half-term programme: Weeks 40, 42 and 44

Spend the autumn half-term with us! Bring the family, join our activities and learn more about our wild animals. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Stable Café, then head to the Farm to meet rabbits, horses and other traditional Swedish farm breeds.

Midterm break

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.

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