Explore the architecture, science and vision behind this unique knowledge and experience centre. You can also discover the stories that connect Andenes with the world of whales, the building’s development and the people bringing it to life.

The Whale – a Global Knowledge Source and Architectural Icon
At the northern tip of the island of Andøya in the Vesterålen region of northern Norway, a new destination rises from the coastal land
The Whale Kingdom of the North
Why Andøy is one of the best places in the world to observe whales. Travel to northern Norway for whales, wildlife and Arctic nature.
Explore Whale Species from the Arctic and around the World
Explore Whale Species from the Arctic and around the World:
The Whale: Architecture Defined by Land and Sea
Rugged mountain tops, lowland marshes and peats characterize Andøya, but compared to many other places this far North, the gulf stream
Whale watching in Norway: Best time and where to go
There are few places in the world where you can watch humpback whales as they slice through Arctic waters beneath snow-covered peaks.
Northern Lights and whale watching in Norway: A unique Arctic experience
You may not know where to look – to the skies or out across the water?
Sperm Whale: the Deep-Diving Giant of the Ocean
No animal better illustrates the extremes of life in the ocean than the sperm whale.
Humpback Whale: Size, Behaviour, Migration and Arctic Sightings
Few marine animals capture the human imagination like the humpback whale.