Mid-term winter break at Nordens Ark
Mid term winter break at Nordens Ark, 14–22 February
Bring the whole family and spend the winter break at Nordens Ark. Take a walk through the park, enjoy a break at Café Stallet and visit our shop.
The park is open from 10.00 to 16.00 during the winter break. The entrance closes at 15.00.
Stay with us during the mid term winter break
Make the winter break a shared experience at Nordens Ark. Stay longer and enjoy time among the animals, play and learning in our outdoor areas, and quiet moments at our B&B.
Park entrance is always included for the full stay when you book accommodation through our website.
AccommodationProgramme with the animals all week
11.00 How much does a tortoise weigh?
Join an animal keeper as a tortoise is weighed and learn how we monitor their health and growth. You can also try lifting sandbags that match the weight of different tortoise species.
12.00 Owls and their super hearing
How can an owl find prey under snow and in the dark? Meet our great grey owls and Eurasian eagle owls and learn about their remarkable hearing. Our keepers explain how owls use sound when hunting and what makes their hearing a true superpower.
12.30 A day in the life of a wolverine
Visit the wolverines and take part in an active session with enrichment or feeding. Our keepers talk about the wolverine’s life, behaviour and how we work with care and stimulation.
14.15 Life on the farm
Join the keepers in the farm area and meet our pigs, horses, sheep, goats and rabbits. A popular activity where children can help feed the animals while learning about threatened Nordic heritage breeds.
Our Swedish predators - Tuesday February 17
Nelly Grönberg from the County Administrative Board will be in our predator exhibition at the Farm from 11.00 to 13.00, sharing knowledge about large carnivores with all curious visitors.
Exhibitions in the Tiger house
Take a warming break from the cold and step inside. Staff will be present from 12.00 to 15.00, and you are welcome to ask questions and learn more.
Exciting exhibitions in the Tiger House
Illegal wildlife trade – a threat to survival
Learn why the smuggling of animals and animal parts is a serious threat to many species. We display confiscated items on loan from the Natural History Museum in Gothenburg and explain their background.
Skulls and horns
How do the teeth of a tiger differ from those of a wolverine? Take a closer look at skulls, horns and other items from our animals while we explain how form and function are linked in different species.
Your visit makes a difference
Whether you visit the park, enjoy a coffee or stay overnight at our B&B, you help support our work to give threatened species a future.
Explore the park at your own pace
Play Find the Animals in our app
How many of the animals in the park can you spot? Collect points and challenge family and friends to see who can find the animals and answer the quiz questions. Children can show their result at reception and receive a small prize.
The Explorer Backpack
Discover the park on your own with our Explorer Backpack, available to hire at the entrance during your visit.
The backpack includes a logbook with tasks to complete around the park. The logbook is yours to keep as a memory of your visit to Nordens Ark. You will also find binoculars, a magnifying glass and a compass to help solve the challenges.
The backpack costs SEK 50 to hire. Several children can share one backpack, with each child receiving their own logbook.
Best suited for children aged 5–13, with some help from an adult for younger children.