Café and exhibition by the ocean
Op ening hours
Runde Environmental Centre is open for accommodation, seminar- and conferences and guided tours by appointment throughout the whole year. Open every day during the summer season.
Opening hours during summer season
Period: June 10th ro August 20th
Opening hours: every day from 11 am to 5 pm. Warm lunch/dinner between 1 pm to 4 pm.
Day excursions to Runde:
Out in the jaws of the ocean in Herøy Municipality lies the bird island of Runde. The bird cliffs are the southernmost in Norway and have the widest variety of seabirds species in Scandinavia.The little island has about 150 permanent inhabitants, but during the nesting season from February to August every year more than 500,000 sea birds take over the island. Around 100,000 pairs of puffins nest here, but large colonies of great skuas,
The nature areas on Runde are vulnerable, important and interesting for research. Runde has also been called "Treasure Island" because of the finds of gold coins from the wrecked Dutch ship "Akerendam" from 1725. The area is also well suited for activities within diving,
We recommend you to try one of our local dishes in the café and see the exhibition before you hike up to the nesting cliffs. Both will provide the nutrition you need to get even more out of the trip to the nesting cliffs.
Group visitors:
For groups of more than 15
CONTACT US
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Activities
See the exhibition
Exhibitions and movies about the ocean, the nesting cliffs and the Runde treasure
The exhibition focuses on the environment, climate, the nature
Prices
Adults: kr 85
Children: kr 35,-
Senior/ students: kr 55,-
Familiy (max 7): kr 200,-
Groups (frå 15 pers.): kr 55,-

The exhibition focuses on the environment, climate and the nature at Runde.
Enjoy a meal out in the jaws of the ocean
In the
The food we provide is always home cooked and often inspired by the ocean. We also strive to use local and ecological ingredients.

The local fish soup is often on the menu.
Sightseeing tour to the nesting cliffs by boat
Departure: from the harbour at Runde by Runde Environmental Centre
Tickets:
Adults: kr 250,-
Children (4-12): kr 150,-
Tickets can be bought in the café. For trips outside season call Bjørn Gustavsen at +47 93024210
The sightseeing tour takes approx. 2 hours.
Departure three times during the day. Tours can be cancelled depending on the weather.

Hike to the nesting cliffs
Stop by the café for a cup of
Go on a roundtrip from Ålesund to Runde - day excursion
Purchase tickets online and plan your trip to Runde. From
