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Unique custom-designed spaces to enhance your experience
THE AULA SETS A NEW STANDARD
With the advent of The Aula,
Viking has created the world's most
advanced venue for learning at sea.
The Aula, a stunning panoramic
auditorium, was inspired by the
University of Oslo's famed Aula
ceremonial hall, which used to be
the venue for the Nobel Peace Prize
ceremony. This unique space on
our expedition ships features a 4K
laser-projected panoramic screen
spanning nearly the entire width of
the room, and is used for lectures,
daily briefings, science presentations
and films. Tiered seating ensures
optimal views from every location,
and plentiful Marius-weave blankets
provide comfort. When closed,
the onboard auditorium's window
shades depict replicas of Edvard
Munch's famous works of art that
are on display in the namesake hall,
including History, The Sun and Alma
Mater. But The Aula is so much more, because
the panoramic screen retracts, cantilevering up
into the ceiling and exposing a wall of windows.
AN INDUSTRY-FIRST ENRICHMENT VENUE
WITH 270° VIEWS With floor-to-ceiling glass on
three sides of the auditorium, nature takes centre
stage. In addition, two large bottom windows
slide open, providing access to the adjacent al
fresco Finse Terrace, allowing guests to enjoy the
unique indoor-outdoor experience, immersed
in nature. Envision a Viking Resident Scientist
lecturing on cephalopods while guests catch a
glimpse of breaching humpbacks; or relaxing on
the heated seats by the lava rock "firepits" on the
Finse Terrace with a Viking ornithologist.
THE AUL A , PANOR AMIC AUDITORIUM
"I attend talks about whales
and harmful algae blooms.
Whales are fascinating, of course.
But who knew that a lecturer
could draw me in with a talk
about algae? It happened!"
J o h n R o b e r t s , F r e e l a n c e Tr a v e l W r i t e r
Lectures can even be presented with the windows
unencumbered by the panoramic screen—with a
smaller, pop-up screen.
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