About Polar Park
Welcome to Polar Park in Bardu, in the heart of Northern Norway. Surrounded by spectacular wilderness, Polar Park offers a unique experience for wildlife and nature lovers of all ages.
More than just a wildlife park, Polar Park is a place where you can discover Nordic wildlife and enjoy unforgettable experiences while learning about the animals that call this region home.
A home for Nordic wildlife
Meet some of the Nordic region's most iconic animals, including wolves, brown bears, lynx, Arctic foxes, wolverines, moose and other northern species. At Polar Park, animal welfare always comes first. Our animals live in large enclosures designed to reflect their natural habitats and encourage natural behaviour.
A place to learn and explore
At Polar Park, learning and adventure go hand in hand. Through guided tours and interactive experiences, you'll discover more about the animals, their behaviour and how they have adapted to life in the challenging Arctic environment.
The world's northernmost wildlife park
Polar Park is located in Bardu, Northern Norway, just 40 minutes from the historic city of Narvik. Surrounded by mountains, forests and rivers, the park is the perfect starting point for exploring the region's spectacular wilderness.
Combine your visit with hiking, fishing, shopping in Narvik or other family-friendly activities nearby.
Open all year round, Polar Park offers unforgettable experiences in every season, from the Midnight Sun in summer to the magical Polar Night and Northern Lights in winter.
Polar Park's history and vision
Polar Park was founded on 18 June 1994 with a vision of creating a wildlife park where animal welfare always comes first. Rather than building a traditional zoo, the founders wanted to provide large, natural enclosures where the animals could live as closely as possible to the way they would in the wild.
This pioneering approach made Polar Park one of Northern Norway's most distinctive attractions. Today, the park is internationally recognised not only for its commitment to animal welfare, but also for its unique wildlife experiences, including wolf visits and guided encounters that bring visitors closer to both the animals and the surrounding nature.