Aquaculture in Vesterålen
Norway is the world's leading producer and exporter of Atlantic salmon from aquaculture, and currently produces 65% of the fish sold on world markets. Arctic climate, clean cold sea and unspoiled nature give a great foundation for the farming of salmon along the long Norwegian coast. From here comes salmon, trout and char of top quality - and ends up on tables around the world. Salmon from Norway is popular because it has good quality and is healthy, and above all - it tastes good!
Vesterålen is an archipelago located far north of the Arctic Circle, where conditions for the farming of fish are particularly good. Here it is wild, pure and beautiful, with deep fjords protected by steep mountains. Vesterålen is a very popular holiday destination – not least for the Norwegians themselves - because of the area's beautiful scenery. Here we have the midnight sun in summer and northern lights in the winter. For visitors it is an experience for life seeing that the sun shines around the clock, or that northern lights meanders in the sky in spectacular colors. People in Vesterålen and in Northern Norway are known for their friendliness, warm humor and hospitality.
In Vesterålen a new fish farm with exhibition telling the story of aquaculture opened in the summer of 2011. The fish farm is located in the village "Blokken", an area with a long history related to industry and fisheries. You will find the exhibitions in the historic wharf "Gladbrygga". They tell the history of aquaculture in Vesterålen, and give you an introduction to the modern industry of fish farming today. Here you can follow the fish's life from small roe until he ends up on consumers' tables. We also have a tunnel for children to play in, computer games and a 12 meter long map of glass that show activity related to fish farming along the coast of northern Norway. All our visitors also get to go on a small boat trip to visit the cages filled with approximately 135 000 salmon (September 2011) in the sea by "Blokken".
Visit Aquaculture in Vesterålen”
Aquaculture in Vesterålen (AIV) is open mainly by appointment for groups or individuals in the fall and winter of 2011 -2012. Please contact:
“Akvakultur i Vesterålen”, Gårdsøyveien 32, 8400 Sortland
E-mail: post@akvakulturivesteralen.no
Phone: +47 958 81 822
Ticket Prices:
- Adults 100 NOK
- Children and students 60 NOK
- Children under 6 years free
How to find “Akvakultur i Vesterålen”?
“Akvakultur i Vesterålen” is located in the small village “Blokken” in Sortland municipality in Vesterålen. From Sortland it takes approximately 30 minutes by car to Blokken. Go over the bridge and go right. Drive through the Sigerfjord tunnel. Right after the tunnel go right, and after approx. 100 meters go left. Follow this road for 15 kilometers to Blokken. In Blokken follow the signs that will guide you to “Akvakultur i Vesterålen”
You can find more information of how to find us by looking at the map.
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