Aqua - Wild Salmon Centre and sportsfishing musum - Adventure centre in Lærdal, Lærdal

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Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre is located on the banks of the River Lærdalselva - one of Norway's most famous salmon rivers.

Visitors are given an insight into the life history of the Atlantic salmon and the traditions of salmon fishing. The centre offers a pool were you can observe wild salmon and sea trout in the currents. An award-winning film about the Atlantic salmon - seen through the eyes of a salmon. Fly-tying workshop, souvenir-shop and cafe/restaurant.

Season 2016 from May 20th to September 20th.

Open daily.

May 1st - May 31 all days 11.00 am- 18.00 pm
June 1 – June 20 all days  10:00 am – 18:00 pm
June 21 - August 20 all days 10:00 am - 18:00 pm
August 21 - September 30 all days 11:00 am - 18:00 pm
October 1 - December 18 - pre-booked groups

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penelope_pit_stop123
Bedford, United Kingdom
Trip type:
Solo travel
Interesting
Saturday, 24th June 2017
An interesting information centre explaining the life cycle of the local wild salmon, along with some history of the area and fishing techniques. There is an observatory where you can see live salmon... Read full review
Goedele V
Trip type:
Couples
Gives good insight in the live of a salmon.
Monday, 8th August 2016
We vistited this museum while riding through Norway. They showed you the different stages how a salmon grows which was very interesting. However the movie that they showed about the salmon was very... Read full review
tripredactie
Jyvaskyla, Finland
Museum not worth the money
Thursday, 4th August 2016
The museum is small and overpriced for what you get and see. Only if you are a salmon addict and want to spend your money, you can visit the museum. Read full review

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