A high-security facility bored 120 metres into the permafrost of a sandstone mountain to safeguard the world’s crop diversity; the entrance is a concrete wedge topped with a fiber-optic light installation; visit the exterior at noon in February; the sunless Polar Night turns the snow-clad mountains blue while the green-glowing entrance stands as a solitary; industrial monument against the Arctic wilderness.
About Global Seed Vault
A high-security facility bored 120 metres into the permafrost of a sandstone mountain to safeguard the world’s crop diversity; the entrance is a concrete wedge topped with a fiber-optic light installation; visit the exterior at noon in February; the sunless Polar Night turns the snow-clad mountains blue while the green-glowing entrance stands as a solitary; industrial monument against the Arctic wilderness.
Global Seed Vault, Norway
Global Seed Vault, Norway
Global Seed Vault, Norway
Global Seed Vault, Norway
Global Seed Vault, Norway
Why Visit
Global Seed Vault is one of Norway's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
Insider Tips
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Global Seed Vault is best explored on foot — take your time and soak in the atmosphere.
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Visit at different times of day for a completely different perspective.
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Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your time in Norway.
