THE EXPERIENCE
A
unique
encounter
with
whales
The
Whale
is
a
new
knowledge
and
experience
centre
offering
insight
into
whales
and
their
natural
environment.
Through
science,
art,
storytelling,
sound,
and
architecture,
the
experience
explores
whales
and
the
oceans
they
inhabit.
A
place
that
brings
together
natural
history,
art,
and
nature
to
create
something
entirely
new.
Shaped by Land and Sea
The Whale emerges from the rocky coastline as part of the landscape, opening views towards the ocean, mountains, and horizon.
Home of the Whales
Andenes is one of the few places in the world where whales are present year-round, making it uniquely suited for understanding whales and the reason The Whale is built here.
The First Encounter
The journey begins with a close encounter with whales, guided by a family of killer whales that leads us inward — towards recognition, emotion, and a sense of what we share.
Adapted to the ocean
An evolutionary journey that shaped whales for life beneath the surface.
Under the Skin
The scale of whales invites wonder and curiosity as we step into a quieter, more intimate world shaped by organic forms.
Below the Surface
We step into the world of whales — moving from coast and surface into darker waters, where light fades, sound shifts, and the ocean reveals itself as a living, moving system of life.
Soundscape
An immersive, multisensory space opens into the rich and melodic world of whale sounds.
Library of relations
A reflection on our long and evolving relationship with whales, across time and into the future.
Horizons
The borderless lives of whales invite us to see the oceans as one connected whole.