Spaceship Aurora (Andøya Space)
Spaceship Aurora
The visitor center at the Andøya rocket launch site, known for immersive "space missions" and aurora science exhibits. It's well suited to families with children.
The Andøya Space Center has launched sounding rockets to study the aurora since 1962, and it is Norway's first launch site. The visitor center, Spaceship Aurora, is shaped like a spaceship. Visitors are divided into groups to carry out simulated space missions. The center also has exhibits explaining the physics of the aurora, a viewing rooftop, and a café. Visits require a timed reservation, last about 2 hours, and cost about 400 Norwegian kroner. It is about 5 km from Andenes.
Opening hours
Reservation by session (daily in summer, some days in winter)
Nearby sights
- Bleik Beach
- Andenes Lighthouse
- Andenes Whale Safari
- Bleiksøya Puffin Safari
- Måtind Hike
- Stave Hot Pools
- Bukkekjerka Rest Area
- Sortland (The Blue Town)