Øresundsakvariet

Name

Øresundsakvariet

Legal name

Øresundsakvariet – Københavns Universitet

Website

https://oresundsakvariet.ku.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit saltwater aquarium and educational center operated by the University of Copenhagen's Biological Institute in Helsingør, Denmark, specializing in Øresund and Kattegat marine life and serving families, schools, and tourists through exhibitions, safari boat trips, and curriculum-aligned programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Aquarium

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Wildlife & Birding Cruises (dolphins, seals, seabirds) (THAAAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Wildlife & Coastal Nature Tours (Whale/Dolphin Watching, Sea Kayaking) (THAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Marine aquarium exhibits
• Public aquarium services
• Marine biology education
• Sea safari tours
• Marine conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsingør

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Admission tickets: Standard admission fees for individuals and groups, with different pricing for high season/holidays vs regular periods. Children under 3 free.
2. Annual passes: Yearly membership providing unlimited access plus discounts at partner DAZA attractions and souvenir shop.
3. Safari boat trips: Private and public sea safaris including porpoise, seal, tuna, and seabird safaris in Øresund using RIB boat Planula.
4. School services: Educational programs for daycare, primary schools, and secondary schools. Includes hands-on marine biology experiences, boat trips, and nature guidance.
5. Corporate events: Meetings, conferences, and receptions for businesses with optional activities including lectures, behind-the-scenes tours, touch tank experiences, and safari trips.
6. Government funding: Annual government funding through the national budget (3.4 million DKK yearly for four years) plus additional funding from fisheries agreement for marine national park communication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Øresundsakvariet is a non-profit saltwater aquarium and marine education center located at Helsingør Nordhavn, Denmark, operated by the University of Copenhagen's Biological Institute. It exhibits the marine fish and animal life of Øresund and Kattegat through biotope aquariums, theme aquariums, and touch pools, while also running sea safari boat trips (porpoise, seal, tuna, seabird), school educational programs, guided tours, corporate events, and the outdoor Water Laboratory facility.

Product overview

Øresundsakvariet is a marine aquarium and knowledge-pedagogical center operated by the University of Copenhagen's Biological Institute. The aquarium serves as both a public attraction and an educational facility focused on the marine life of Øresund and Kattegat. Its product portfolio consists of a unified core offering centered on the main aquarium exhibition, complemented by seasonal safari boat tours (marsvinesafari, sælsafari, tunsafari, havfuglesafari), outdoor experiences at Vandlaboratoriet, and the Skoletjenesten educational service for schools. Additional offerings include guided tours, corporate events, children's birthday parties, annual passes, and animal feeding demonstrations. The aquarium also operates conservation initiatives under Øresunds beskytter focused on protecting the Øresund marine environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vandlaboratoriet: An outdoor water laboratory basin at Helsingør Nordhavn, established in 2018 as a collaboration between Helsingør Havne and Øresundsakvariet. Features stone reefs, eelgrass meadows, and sandy bottom, allowing visitors to catch fish and crabs with nets. Funded by Nordea Fonden, Friluftsrådet, and Helsingør Kommune.
• Skole- og gymnasietjenesten
• RIB-båden Planula
• Forskningskutteren Ophelia
• Øresunds beskytter
• Kreatoriet
• Elsinore Evenings

Products and services

• Akvariet (Main Aquarium Exhibition)
• Sea Safari Boat Trips
• Privat safari (Private Safari Charter)
• Vandlaboratoriet (Water Laboratory)
• Skoletjenesten (School Service)
• Rundvisning (Guided Tours)
• Årskort (Annual Pass)
• Entrébilletter (Entrance Tickets)
• Børnefødselsdag (Children's Birthday Parties)
• Virksomheder (Corporate Events)
• Fodring af dyrene (Animal Feeding Demonstrations)

Quantifiable outcome

• 56,182 visitors annually (2025 record)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Helsingør HavnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaborative partner in establishing the Water Laboratory (Vandlaboratoriet) outdoor facility at Helsingør Nordhavn. Open year-round for public crab catching and marine observation.
• Nordea FondenmajorOthers · 1 January 2018Funding provider for the Water Laboratory (Vandlaboratoriet) outdoor facility. Contributed to equipment and facility establishment.
• FriluftsrådetminorOthers · 1 January 2018Funding provider for the Water Laboratory outdoor facility.
• Helsingør KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2018Funding provider for the Water Laboratory outdoor facility.
• Helsingør Kommune ØresundsudvalgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Active member of Helsingør Municipality's Øresund Committee (paragraf 17, stk 4 committee) working toward protection of Øresund marine environment.
• Foreningen for Danske ZOOs og Akvarier (DAZA)coreOthersMember of DAZA, an industry association for Danish zoos and aquariums. Provides cross-promotion and reduced admission to 14 other DAZA attractions. Association focuses on conservation, education, and research.
• World Wildlife Fund Denmark (WWF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on marine conservation efforts including advocacy for marine national park status in Øresund.
• Danmarks NaturfredningsforeningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on marine conservation including advocacy for marine national park status and bottom trawling restrictions.
• Foreningen for Skånsomt KystfiskeriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for sustainable coastal fishing practices and labeling system. Joint advocacy for environmentally friendly fishing methods.
• DTU AquacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on lumpfish (stenbider) conservation and breeding. Part of research project to understand species lifecycle and support population recovery in Danish waters.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fjord & Bælt: Research- and experience-based marine center in Kerteminde, Denmark, focused on local marine life including porpoises. Direct peer combining public aquarium exhibits with marine research and education, also a DAZA member.
• Skandinavisk Dyrepark: Large Scandinavian wildlife park in Djurs, Denmark, featuring Nordic animal species. DAZA peer targeting similar family and school segments with combined animal-experience and educational offerings.
• Den Blå Planet (National Aquarium Denmark): Denmark's largest public saltwater aquarium located north of Copenhagen. Direct peer as a comparable non-profit, visitor-driven marine aquarium competing for the same Danish family and tourist spend.
• Nordsøen Oceanarium: North Sea-themed public oceanarium in Hirtshals, Denmark. Direct peer as a Danish regional marine aquarium serving families and tourists, also a DAZA member.
• Kattegatcenteret: Public aquarium in Grenå, Denmark, with hands-on exhibits and large ocean tanks. Direct peer within the DAZA network, also targeting families and schools with marine experiences.
• AQUA Akvarium & Dyrepark (Silkeborg): Combined freshwater aquarium and animal park in Silkeborg, Denmark. Direct peer in the DAZA network, competing for family visits and school programs in Jutland.

Broad incumbents

• Monterey Bay Aquarium: Internationally renowned non-profit public aquarium in California with strong research, conservation, and education programs. Comparable as a science-led, university-affiliated marine aquarium model for visitor and donor engagement.
• Knuthenborg Safaripark: Large safari park on Lolland, Denmark, offering drive-through wildlife experiences and family attractions. Comparable as a Danish operator of safari-style animal experiences within the DAZA network.
• Givskud Zoo: Established Danish zoo with safari driving experience and broad zoological portfolio. Comparable as a DAZA member offering animal-based visitor attractions and safari-style experiences.
• Odense Zoo: Major Danish zoological garden offering animal exhibits, education programs, and events. DAZA peer competing for the same family, school, and corporate-event spend.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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