AN ARCTIC EXPERIENCE CENTER
OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 10:00 TO 17:00
ICE TO MEET YOU
GUIDED TOUR
SEAL MEETING
NEW POLARIA
We are expanding Polaria.
Our seals will move into their new home in the beginning of 2025, where they will get three times as much space as the current Seal Pool. They will have plenty of daylight through panoramic windows, their own balcony and an outdoor pool where they can enjoy themselves in all types of weather. We look forward to presenting the new Polaria.
OPENING HOURS
SUMMER SEASON
JUNE 1ST - AUGUST 31ST
10:00 - 17:00
WINTER SEASON
SEPTEMBER 1ST - MAY 31ST
10:00 - 16:00
MAY 17TH
CLOSED
DECEMBER 24TH
10:00 - 14:00
PRICES
ADULT
295 KR
CHILDREN (3 - 15 YEARS)
150 KR
STUDENT (WITH STUDENT ID)
240 KR
PENSIONER (67+ YEARS)
240 KR
FAMILY (2 ADULTS + 3 CHILDREN)
795 KR
BECOME A SEAL SPONSOR
Do you want to make the seals' everyday life more educational and fun?
As a Seal Sponsor, you get an exclusive meeting with the seal you sponsor. Your contribution goes directly to the seals, and the sponsorship money is used to buy toys and larger elements for the pool.
SUSTAINABILITY AND PURPOSE
Polaria is a unique Arctic Experience Centre in Tromsø, dedicated to disseminating knowledge about the Arctic and promoting sustainable management of this vulnerable region. Our purpose is to promote the importance of the Arctic and the challenges it faces, especially in light of climate change and environmental threats.
We work with sustainability by offering educational programs and exhibitions that focus on environmental protection, research-based knowledge and conservation of Arctic wildlife. Through collaboration with scientists, local authorities and tourist industry, we strive to inspire visitors to make responsible choices for a sustainable future.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TRANSPORT
Polaria is located on the outskirts of the city center, and the easiest thing to do is to stroll along the quay and enjoy the view. It takes about 5 minutes to walk from the Tourist Information Center. There are good bus connections to Polaria from the city center, Giæverbukta and UNN.
Routes 33, 34, 40 and 42 stop outside.
WHEELCHAIR
Polaria is adapted for people with reduced mobility. We have wheelchair-accessible ramps around the building, as well as an elevator in the aquarium to get up to the Seal Pool. We have one wheelchair available for free rental.
STROLLER AND WARDROBE
You can walk all around Polaria with a stroller. We have an elevator in the aquarium to get up to the seal pool. It's also possible to leave your stroller in the cloakroom. We have an open wardrobe, as well as a couple of lockers where it is possible to lock up bags and suitcases.
PARKING
There are parking spaces with a parking metre in the Mack lot right outside Polaria.
SUITABLE FOR
Polaria is suitable for all age groups and families. Recommended visiting time: 2 hours. Activity level: very easy.
TOILETS
We have separate toilets for women and men. In addition, we have a disabled toilet with a changing table for infants.
