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Bodø (pronounced [ˈbûːdøː] ⓘ; Lule Sami: Bådåddjo, Swedish: Bodö) is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Salten . The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Bodø (which is also the capital of Nordland county).
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In Bodø, all sorts of activities are right on your doorstep. Enjoy your beer or a glass of Chablis outdoors on the quayside whilst sea eagles soar across the horizon. Stamp your feet to a hard-hitting rock concert in the city park, or go shopping in the citys modern malls or small specialist shops. In the winter, you can experience the northern lig...
Bodø is situated on a peninsula in Northern Norway and offers a varied assortment of adventures. Here, you can go kayaking or golfing under the midnight sun, take a tour on a fast passenger boat through the impressive archipelago, or fish in the worlds strongest tidal current, Saltstraumen. At Kjærringøy, you can experience Norways best-preserved s...
Bodø is home to around 50,000 people and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, with a lively urban scene. For those interested in arts and crafts, Bodø has a diverse community of local artists, glass blowers, potters, and jewellery makers.
The city also has a well developed music community, which has produced and continues to discover new talents on local, national and international stages. In the month of August, Bodø hosts two large music festivals, Parkenfestivalen and Nordland Musikkfestuke, both attracting thousands of people.
Bodø is the hub of Nordland and can be reached by plane, train and boat. If you want to expand your trip, the coastal route Kystriksveien (Rv17) to Trondheim starts in Bodø, and just across the Vestfjord by boat lies the world famous Lofoten Islands.
Bodø (pronounced [ˈbûːdøː] ⓘ; Lule Sami: Bådåddjo) is a town in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of Bodø Municipality and of Nordland county. It is located on the Bodø peninsula between the Vestfjorden and the Saltfjorden. Bodø is located just north of the Arctic Circle.
Get ready to explore a world of possibilities, from glacier hiking under the midnight sun to savoring delicious dining experiences. Discover chalk-white beaches, cool cloud bars, and exhilarating climbing facilities nestled amidst towering mountains.
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.
Bodø is an exciting and lively city with short distances between great experiences. Here you can shop, enjoy world class cocktails or wine, climb the wild mountains, and go RIB-rafting in the world’s strongest tidal current – all in one day!
Bodø is Northern Norway's second-largest after Tromsø and is a quite young town. It was established as a trading town in connection with the cod fishery at Lofoten, but it was not large herring catches until the end of the 19th century.
