The ocean, coastal culture and its impetuous, unpredictable nature make the largest village in Northern Norway one of the finest gems you’ll find along our coast.
There is a difference between the outdoors in Northern Norway and that in Bodø. It is almost surreally beautiful to see the city bathed in the northern lights, or the midnight sun between the open ocean, mountains and the world's strongest maelstrom.
The sky in Bodø also has more to offer than just beautiful natural phenomena. Almost 20% of the global population of sea eagles live in the Bodø area, which means a trip to Bodø provides plenty of opportunities to see these majestic birds of prey. The best eagle experiences are most often at Saltstraumen, which is located a short drive from the centre of Bodø. The activity of the eagles in this area is particularly high, so there is an excellent chance that you’ll be able to see the largest bird of prey in Northern Europe as it hunts fish or just quietly gliding on the Nordland wind.
Even without the eagles, Saltstraumen is still one of the places that you must experience during a visit to Bodø. The maelstrom here is the strongest and, as such, very popular among tourists from home and abroad who want to experience an extraordinary ocean phenomenon. The mighty swirls of water are breath-taking.
Because the maelstrom introduces a lot of oxygen and nutrients to the water, there are also many fish in the area, making Saltstraumen a great place to go fishing. Whether you fish using a surfcaster from the shore or would prefer trolling from a pleasure boat, you’re almost guaranteed to catch a fish.
Bodø offers more than just outdoor experiences. In the northern part of Bodø, out on the peninsula, you’ll find the old and well-preserved trading post of Kjerringøy, which is now a museum, featuring activities for the whole family. It will give you an idea of the Nordland coastal culture as it was in the 1800s.
There are flights from a number of Norwegian cities to Bodø Airport and the city is also the terminus for the Nordland line. With a wide range of accommodation options from hotels to huts, Bodø can provide the perfect stay for anyone who wants to experience Northern Norway at its most exciting. Perhaps your next holiday in Norway should bring you here?
