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.

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 cafés. During high season (30 June–10 August), several food outlets are open throughout the park.

Summer activities - every day all summer

From June 30 to August 10, we have a summer program with daily program items with the animals at Nordens Ark.

The park is open daily between 10am and 6pm. The entrance closes at 4pm.

Summer programme

Season pass 2025

The perfect present - for yourself or someone else you care about!

Our season ticket gives you entry to the park for the entire 2025 season.

Prices:
Adult: SEK 800
Children: SEK 400

Buy season pass

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

In high season, several fcafés and kiosks are open in the park. Choose from savoury pies, pulled pork, cakes or a refreshing ice cream - and more.

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!

We're renovating

Some parts of the park may look a little different, but most of our big construction project is now done.

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