Bodø

The mini metropolis up north

Are you finding it hard to choose between a city break and a holiday in nature? In Bodø, you don't have to!

Combine urban city life with outdoor activities, year round.

Bodø is the second-biggest city in Northern Norway, located just north of the Arctic Circle. In 2024, it was named a European Capital of Culture.

Between early June and mid July, the midnight sun provides an amazing backdrop to the city. If you're lucky, you may experience the northern lights in winter.

The city centre is within easy reach of many nature experiences, including several national parks and Saltraumen, the world's strongest maelstrom.

The Nordland Railway line has its end station in Bodø, and the Norwegian Coastal Route Hurtigruten calls in the city every day. The airport is very close by: within walking distance of the city centre!

Bodø in summer

Music festivals, the midnight sun and plenty of outdoor fun.

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Bodø in winter

Art experiences, the northern lights and steamy hot saunas await.

Plan your winter break

Arctic football fever

Discover how the football team Bodø/Glimt made it to UEFA Champions League.

Experience Bodø/Glimt

Top insider tips

Explore Bodø like a local! Discover hidden gems, historical sites, and natural wonders with our local experts.

Saltstraumen: The world's strongest maelstrom

Powerful forces are in play in the water between two fjords outside Bodø. Click below to learn more.

Experience Saltstraumen

Explore the region by boat

Ride "the coastal metro". Modern express boats bring you directly from the city centre to the Helgeland coast and numerous gems in the archipelago.

Go island hopping on the Helgeland coast

Holidays on rails

The Nordlandsbanen Railway has its end station in Bodø. Find all the highlights along the line between Trondheim and Bodø.

The best stops on the Nordland Railway

Itineraries and excursions

Regional buses and express boats take you directly from the city to loads of adventures. Find inspiration for where to go near Bodø.

Kystriksveien

The Kystriksveien coastal route extends from Steinkjer in Trøndelag to Bodø in Northern Norway, a total of 650 kilometres!

Explore the Kystriksveien

Bodø has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is completely sustainable, it does mean that it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.

Get in-depth travel information and inspiration on Bodø’s official website.

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Getting here and around

Plan your trip to Bodø and Salten with Entur, Norway's official travel planner.

By plane

Bodø Airport is located just 2 kilometres from the city centre. The airport express bus has many daily departures and covers the distance in about 5 minutes. A flight from Oslo to Bodø takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Transfer in Bodø for your trip to the Lofoten Islands.

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By train

There are daily train connections between Trondheim and Bodø. The trip takes about 10 hours.

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By boat

The Norwegian Coastal Express Hurtigruten calls at Bodø twice a day.

Express boats and car ferries take you from Bodø to several ports in the Lofoten Islands and along the Helgeland coast.

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By road

The Rv. 80 links Bodø to the E6, the main motorway through Norway.

Another alternative is the Coastal Route Rv. 17, which follows the coast a few kilometres to the west and takes you all the way to Trondheim. Note that there are several ferry crossings on this route.

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By public transport

A bus network takes you around the city and municipality of Bodø.

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