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Plan your trip to Bodø and Salten in Northern Norway and visit Saltstraumen
Plan your trip to Bodø and Salten in Northern Norway and visit Saltstraumen
Saltstraumen in Bodø.
Photo: Tommy Andreassen / www.nordnorge.com
Saltstraumen in Bodø.
Photo: Tommy Andreassen / www.nordnorge.com

Plan your trip to Bodø and Salten

Find it hard to choose between a city break and a nature-based activity holiday? In Bodø and Salten, you don’t have to! Combine the urban city vibes of Bodø and a visit to the old trading post of Kjerringøy with trips to the Svartisen glacier and the powerful maelstrom Saltstraumen.

The city of Bodø, known as Northern Norway’s “mini metropole”, is full of quirky shops, yummy food, and major cultural events. From the festivals Parken and Nordland Music Festival to all the events in the cultural centre Kulturkvarteret Stormen all year round – it’s no coincidence that the city will be the European Capital of Culture in 2024!

The city centre is within easy reach of hiking and climbing tours in the Børvasstindan mountain range, skiing in Bodømarka, and RIB trips to Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom. You can also go on a sea eagle safari. In the archipelago, the island of Kjerringøy is one of Norway’s best-preserved coastal trading places.

Bodø is located in Salten, which is a natural gateway to explore both the region’s beautiful coastline and the unspoilt nature inland.

Explore the paddling paradise Rødøy, go island hopping, or enjoy hiking in one of many national parks, for example Rago and Sjunkhatten. At Saltfjellet you can cross the Arctic Circle, while Sulitjelma outside of Fauske is the place to go for cross-country skiing.

Other highlights include the Hamsun Centre in Hamarøy, glacier hikes on Svartisen, unique accommodation options and a drive along the Scenic Route Helgelandskysten.

Want more tips? Check out the band Kråkesølv’s guide to their hometown and local insider tips for a long weekend in Bodø.

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

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Top attractions in Bodø
Experience the force of the world's strongest tidal current – Saltstraumen. Explore Salten takes you and your group out in a RIB boat when the… Read more
RIB to Saltstraumen with sea eagle safari
Join us on an adventure trip with many items and activities right outside Bodø. Get fascinated by the Northern Light phenomenon and get an… Read more
Hunting the Northern Lights from Bodø
Short or longer trips in safe Sea Kayaks with guide/coach. Read more
Sea Kayak – Balanced joy
Try climbing at Mørkvedhallen – one of the 10 largest indoor climbing centres in Northern Europe. Read more
Mørkvedhallen climbing center
Here you will find Adde Zetterquist Art Gallery and the Visitor Center National Park Nordland in beautiful architecture and scenic surroundings. Read more
Nordland Nationalpark Center
The Norwegian Aviation Museum is Norway’s national aviation museum. Read more
Norwegian Aviation Museum
A traditional Norwegian cargo vessel, jekt Anna Karoline, is the main attraction in the new museum. Read more
Norwegian Jekt Trade Museum in Bodø
The Hamsun Centre is located by the vicarage ruins on the banks of the Glimma River in Presteid in Hamarøy Municipality in Northern Norway Read more
The Hamsun Centre
Nordlandsbadet is one of Scandinavia’s most impressive and modern bathing facilities. Read more
Nordlandsbadet (Water Park)
Kjerringøy Old Trading Post is idyllically situated at beautiful Kjerringøy and is well-known for, amongst other things, the filming of Knut Hamsun’s… Read more
Kjerringøy Old Trading Post
The concert halls world-class acoustics ensure optimal conditions for classical masterpieces, pop/rock shows, theatre, dance and conferences. Read more
Stormen Concert Hall
Bodø Golf Park is a spectacular golf course located just minutes away from the city center. The court has an amazing view to Landegode and Lofoten. Read more
Bodø Golf Park
Looking for a sustainable adventure with close contact to your surroundings, the nature and with a peace of mind? Join a guided tour on one of our… Read more
Experience North – guidede eBike tours
Bodø ActionHall is 300 square meters of action and fun for kids and adults of all ages. Read more
Lasertag, Escaperoom and Action
Destinations in Northern Norway
From local food and mountains soaring above deep blue fjords to the midnight sun and the northern lights – discover the Arctic capital,… Read more
Tromsø
The UNESCO-listed Vega Islands have been named one of the world’s top undiscovered island gems. Read more
The Vega Islands
Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track.… Read more
The Lofoten Islands
Far above the Arctic Circle, the North Cape offers arctic adventures like dog sledding under the northern lights, and never-ending daylight in the… Read more
The North Cape
In the city of Alta you can experience Sami culture up close, see UNESCO protected rock carvings, sleep in a ice hotel or hunt for the northern light. Read more
Alta
Bodø is home to the world’s strongest maelstrom, Saltstraumen. The largest city in Nordland is also just a boat ride away from the old… Read more
Bodø
Experience the cultural hub of Bodø as well as untouched nature, the world’s strongest tidal current, and remarkable, windswept… Read more
Salten
Get ready for an Arctic adventure with whale watching, cool museums, hiking and snowshoeing. In Vesterålen, you can combine wow experiences with… Read more
Vesterålen
Go hiking in the mountains, explore the archipelago in a kayak or RIB, and join exciting cultural events. Harstad is the perfect base for a holiday in… Read more
Harstad
The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and… Read more
The Svalbard Islands
In Helgeland, you can paddle around the UNESCO-protected Vega islands and climb mountains like Torghatteen and The Seven Sisters. Or try the… Read more
Helgeland
Join a dogsled expedition, learn to throw a lasso, and experience the Sami culture first hand in Karasjok and Kautokeino. Read more
Land of the Sami
Discover Narvik, a town above the Arctic Circle where nature is your playground. Go hiking, skiing or climbing and experience the midnight sun in… Read more
Narvik
Go hiking and kayaking under the midnight sun, or skiing and dog sledding under the northern lights. Or simply kick back and enjoy some of the most… Read more
Senja and Central Troms
An urban gem on a barren, mostly uninhabited coast, Hammerfest is an Arctic city full of life and outdoor adventure. Read more
Hammerfest
In Nordkyn, the northernmost region on the European mainland, you can enjoy beautiful scenery, world class fishing, Arctic adventures and… Read more
Nordkyn
Lyngenfjord and the Lyngsalpene mountain range are an Arctic area full of exotic and family-friendly outdoor activities that offer pure,… Read more
The Lyngenfjord region
Kystriksveien is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Climb the Torghatten and De syv søstre mountains, visit the Vega Islands and… Read more
Kystriksveien – the coastal route
Discover exotic Arctic adventures and stunning nature in Kirkenes, in the far northeast of Norway. Read more
Kirkenes
In the northeastern most corner of Norway, birds cling to the rocky coastline in a dramatic Arctic landscape. Welcome to wild and rare nature,… Read more
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