Giant Bluefin Tuna Return to Øresund for Summer Safari Season

Giant bluefin tuna have returned to the Øresund sound near Copenhagen. They arrived in large numbers this year. The Øresund Aquarium in Helsingør has scheduled over 320 boat safari tours. These tours will run throughout the late summer season.

• Location: Øresund Aquarium in Helsingør, 45 minutes north of Copenhagen.
• Timing: Scheduled throughout late summer, primarily during August and September.
• Tours available: Over 320 boat safari trips scheduled for this season.
• Transport access: Direct regional trains from Copenhagen Central Station using Rejsekort.

This event offers a unique outdoor weekend activity for local residents. You can watch these massive fish leap out of the water. The trips take place mainly during August and September. It is a convenient trip for families and working professionals living in the capital region.

Helsingør is located just north of Copenhagen. You can reach Helsingør by regional train in about 45 minutes. Trains leave frequently from Copenhagen Central Station and Nørreport Station. Passengers can use their standard Rejsekort travel cards for the journey.

Bluefin tuna had disappeared from local waters for several decades. Stricter fishing rules and cleaner water helped bring them back to the sound between Denmark and Sweden. Boat tours fill up quickly, so interested residents should plan ahead.