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Visit Nordens Ark

Welcome to Nordens Ark

Nordens Ark is a wildlife park with focus on endangered animals and we're open the year around. There's also a hotel with a restaurant and we offer several exciting experiences.

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

Summer programme from Jun 24 to Aug 11

A warm welcome to Nordens Ark! Summer is here and exciting things happen in the park every day. You will find us in Bohuslän near Smögen, and you buy your tickets upon arrival.

By visiting us you support us in our work to save endangered animals.

Summer programme

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

Nordens Ark is open every day of the year from 10 am. The closing time and entry prices vary between low season and high season.

Experiences

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

Dine with us

Enjoy a Swedish fika, lunch or dinner at Nordens Ark. You can visit our hotel restaurant without paying for entry to the park.

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.

Under construction

We are currently renovating parts of the park which means some areas may look a little different.

Nordens Ark's shop

In our 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.

You can also buy a selection of our products from home via our web shop.

To the web shop

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