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Salmon farm information centre and interactive exhibition – Hardanger Akvasenter

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  • Guide presenting an interactive terrain map in the “This is where we live” exhibition at Hardanger Aquaculture Centre.
  • Children exploring the interactive landscape table in the “This is where we live” exhibition at the Hardanger Aquaculture Centre.
  • Guide pointing out key landscape features on the digital map in the “This is where we live” exhibition at Hardanger Aquaculture Centre.
  • Exhibition wall with historical photos and traditional Hardanger artefacts in the “This is where we live” display.
  • Exhibition at Hardanger Aquaculture Centre showcasing historic photos and fishing tools.
  • Visitors watching a close-up film of fish feed in the “This is where we live” exhibition at Hardanger Aquaculture Centre.
  • Visitors observing a visual presentation of salmon roe at the Hardanger Aquaculture Centre.
  • Guide explaining the development from roe to salmon in the interactive exhibition at Hardanger Aquaculture Centre.

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    • Hardangerfjordvegen 615

    Kvam, Vestland

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Visit the modern Hardanger Akvasenter exhibition center in Øystese, located in the same building as the Hardangerbadet. Here you will learn a lot of exciting facts about salmon production in Hardanger.

In Øystese, you can visit the modern, interactive Hardanger Akvasenter exhibition. The exhibition “This is where we live” is located in the same building as the Hardangerbadet. It was opened in March 2020. Through the installations, you will learn a lot about the importance of the fjord as a resource for the entire Hardangerfjord region. You will also get an insight into the life cycle of the salmon and modern salmon production in Hardanger.



Guided tours can be booked on request. These take about 45 minutes and cost NOK 100 per adult and NOK 50 per child. When there are no guided tours pre-booked, the exhibition is open free of charge and can be visited without a guide.


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Source: Destination Hardanger Fjord AS