Ocean Stories has officially opened

Ocean Stories in Honningsvåg is now officially open. The center shares knowledge about the ocean, the coastal community, and sustainable aquaculture, and aims to be a meeting place for both locals and visitors.

Published: September 25, 2025
Category: Events

Ocean Stories is now officially open in Honningsvåg. The new visitor center invites the public into an interactive and modern exhibition about the sea, coastal life, aquaculture, and sustainability. The opening day was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting, speeches, music, and local cuisine, and the center aims to become a meeting place for both locals and visitors.

Ocean Stories officially opens in Honningsvåg

After several years of idea development, planning, and construction, Ocean Stories finally opened its doors this week. The new visitor center is located in the harbor of Honningsvåg and offers visitors an advanced, interactive universe where the sea is at the heart. Here, visitors can learn about marine life, the role of the aquaculture industry, environmental challenges, and the strong connection between coastal communities and ocean resources.

The opening was marked with a ribbon-cutting, speeches, and cultural performances. Representatives from government, industry, and the local community were present to celebrate this milestone. Ocean Stories aims to be more than an exhibition; it shall be a meeting place for knowledge, reflection, and memorable experiences for both residents and guests from around the world.

– Ocean Stories is not just a building. It’s a gathering place, for both locals and visitors. Here, people can learn, experience, reflect—and gain insight into how the sea concerns us all,”
says Roger Pedersen, Community Liaison at Grieg Seafood Finnmark.

A day filled with inspiring words, music, and flavors from the sea

During the opening, several key figures gave speeches, including the Minister of Marine and Fisheries,Marianne Sivertsen Næssmayor of Nordkapp,Jan Morten Hansen,and regional director at Grieg Seafood Finnmark,Vidar Aamo Nikolaisen.Much thanks was also extended to the contractor,Bmba Entreprenør,which was responsible for building the new center.

Musical performances fromPerleporten Cultural Centerhelped set the mood, andstudents from the Restaurant and Food Studies program at Nordkapp High Schoolserved delicious dishes based on local ingredients.

Ocean Stories is a visitor center with interactive exhibits, films, historical storytelling, and modern dissemination tools. Here, visitors can learn about how food is produced in the sea, marine plastic pollution, the ocean’s cycle, and how the sea has shaped life and settlement in Nordkapp.

– Ocean Stories is not just a building. It’s a meeting place, for both locals and visitors. Here, people can learn, experience, reflect—and gain insight into how the sea concerns us all,”says Roger Pedersen, community liaison at Grieg Seafood Finnmark.The center is located in Honningsvåg Harbor and will be open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Ocean Stories welcomes everyone—whether you are a resident, passing through, or simply curious about the many stories of the sea.

The center is located in Honningsvåg Harbor and will be open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Ocean Stories welcomes everyone – whether you are a local resident, passing through, or simply curious about the many stories of the sea.

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