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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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Bodø is a lively city located just above the Arctic Circle where you’ll find the perfect mix of cultural events and fabulous hiking trails.
Bodø is known as a vital cultural city. Here, the city’s most acclaimed band shares their local tips on what you should see and do when you’re visiting.
Get in-depth travel information on Bodø’s official website.
Plan your trip to Bodø and Salten with Entur.
There are daily train connections between Trondheim and Bodø. The trip takes about 10 hours, and Lonely Planet has named the 729-kilometre long railway one of the world’s most beautiful night train journeys.
The Norwegian coastal express Hurtigruten calls at Bodø twice a day.
Fast passenger boats and car ferries take you from Bodø to several ports in the Lofoten Islands and along the Helgeland coast.
Rv. 80 links Bodø to the E6, the main road through Norway.
Another alternative is the Coastal Route Rv. 17, which hugs 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.
Bodø Airport is located 2 kilometres from the city centre. The airport 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.
A bus network takes you around the city and municipality of Bodø.
Skrei is Norwegian cod at its best, and still the livelihood of many fishermen in Northern Norway. Fresh and dried skrei is one of Norway's most important export products.
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Norway is a big (and free!) outdoor art exhibition. Look up and around and enjoy a dense collection of spray-painted glory. Street art enthusiast and author Martin Berdahl Aamundsen guides you through some of the hot spots.
In Norwegian libraries, you can borrow anything from electric bikes to guitars and hammocks. And did you know that our libraries are considered some of the most beautiful in the world? Check out the brand-new Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo and five other stunning libraries.
Experience the northern lights in Tromsø, go island hopping in Haugesund, or eat your way through Bergen. Take a look at the most popular coastal cities on Visitnorway.com.
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