Open day and guided tour of Utøya (English)

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Discover Utøya – The Island That Rose Again Utøya is a small island with great significance and a long history. Today, it stands as a symbol of democratic resilience and serves as a place for engagement, learning, and remembrance, where the stories of 22 July are preserved with openness and respect. We invite you to become part of this story through our guided tours and open days. Open Days and Guided Tours The Utøya Declaration states that Utøya should be an open, accessible, and inclusive place for everyone. Most visits to the island take place through pre-booked group tours, conferences and meetings, educational programmes at the Utøya Learning Centre, camps, or other organised activities. On selected dates throughout the year, we also offer guided tours with individual tickets available to the public. During the tour, we visit the Labour Movement Barn , home to a historical exhibition exploring Utøya's role in the Norwegian labour movement, youth engagement, and democratic participation. We then walk along the scenic Path of Love (Kjærlighetsstien) , where visitors experience the contrasts that define Utøya's dual heritage—both as a place of joy and community, and as the site of the terrorist attack on 22 July 2011. A visit to the Hegnhuset Learning Centre provides insight into the events of 22 July 2011, as well as the island's reconstruction and continued role as a place for learning, remembrance, and democratic engagement. The tour concludes at The Clearing (Lysningen) , the national memorial site located at the northern end of the island. Practical Information Please arrive well in advance of departure. The ferry to Utøya departs at the scheduled time from the mainland quay next to the National Memorial. The crossing takes approximately 5–10 minutes . Address: Ustranda 347 3531 Krokkleiva Norway You will be welcomed by members of our staff at the mainland quay. The guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes , followed by around one hour of free time on the island before the return ferry. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We recommend dressing appropriately for the weather and wearing comfortable footwear suitable for uneven terrain. As parking is limited, we encourage visitors to carpool whenever possible. Dogs are not permitted on the island. This tour is conducted in ENGLISH . Café Following the tour, our kiosk at Torget is open, offering coffee, ice cream, soft drinks, and occasionally light meals. If you have any allergies or questions regarding food and refreshments, please contact us in advance at post@utoya.no . Booking Information Open days are intended for individual visitors . Visits by organisations, schools, and other groups should be arranged separately outside the open day programme, allowing us to tailor the visit to the group's specific needs. For more information, please visit www.utoya.no or contact us at post@utoya.no . Tickets are personal and therefore cannot be refunded or transferred . If capacity allows, we may offer to transfer your booking to another available date. The organiser reserves the right to make necessary changes to the programme. Should an event be cancelled, all purchased tickets will be fully refunded. Welcome to Utøya – A Place That Inspires Photo: Jarran Flokkmann