Bodø
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Climate
The average temperature in Bodø is 4,6C. Winter temperature is -2,1C and the summer temperature is 13,6C. Its one of the most windy citys in Norway, with wind almost every day of the year.
Attractions
Saltstraumen
Saltstraumen is famous for its abundance of fish, including cod, saithe, wolffish and halibut. The world record for saithe caught with a fishing pole was set here, an impressive 22.7 kg! Saltstraumen offers a wide range of activities and exciting experiences. If you want to try your luck fishing you can either rent tackle for fishing from the shore, or you can fish from one of our boats. You can hire a boat on the spot, or join a group going out on one of the deep-sea fishing charter boats.
This is also a great starting point for rambling and trekking in the beautiful mountain wilderness, such as Børvasstindene, or for wandering through areas rich in archaeological remains. Traces of 10 000 year old human habitation have been found here.
Bodø Sightseeing offers daily tours to Saltstraumen, year round, departures from Hurtigruten coastal steamer quay at 12.30pm, return arrives Bodø at 3pm. Guided tours and information in six different languages.. Min. 3 persons. Reservations by 11am same day.
Original Stone Age finds can be seen at the Saltstraumen Museum, on the Rv17, Knaplund.
Kjerringøy
Kjerringøy is an island about 40 km north of Bodø which is an old traiding post in the area, and has a beautiful nature.
The island has inspired bouth authors and filmmakers. The famous Norwegian author Knut Hamsun visited Kjerringøy in 1879 and found inspiration and encouragement for his writing. Later, several of his novels were dramatised and filmed here. "Rosa and Benoni" and "The Telegraphist" based on the novel "Dreamers", and "Pan" which was filmed for the second time on Kjerringøy in 1994. In the spring and summer of 2001, Herbjørg Wassmo's "Dina's Book" was filmed at Kjerringøy.
The sea eagle circles over the trading post and the spectacular natural scenery. Soothing white beaches and smooth rocks invite you to slow down and take it easy. Steep untouched mountainsides offer a challenge to the active visitor with a liking for rambling and rock climbing. Fjords, rivers and lakes teeming with fish are ideal for boating and canoeing. And everywhere there are vast forests and meadows where those who listen closely, as Hamsun did, can still hear Pan playing his flute. Step ashore at Kjerringøy, enjoy the variety and contrasts of nature and find your very own holiday paradise!
In the summer, you can take a one-day excursion to Kjerringøy by regular scheduled buses. For further information visit kjerringoy.no. For ferry information visit hurtigruten.com
Norwegian aviation museum
10 000 m2 of Norwegian aviation history! From the main road into Bodø, the Norwegian Aviation Museum resembles a gigantic propeller. This modern building has a unique form, in grey and black, and with huge surfaces of shiny glass.
But the real excitement begins once you're inside. From the entrance, which comprises the light and pleasant Café Gidsken, you move into the Rotunda, a tall and spacious exhibition about mankind's ancient dream of flying.
On both sides of the Rotunda, there are monumental exhibition halls - one for civil aviation and one for military aviation history. Together, they form a virtually inexhaustible source of insight and information, experience and wonder. Here you can see the Junkers Ju-52, the U-2 spy plane, Spitfire, Mosquito, Vampire and Starfighter.
From the museum's control tower, we see a spacious and wild landscape, full of contrasts and with a climate that has provided many challenges for aviation.
You are quite welcome to try the museum's flight simulators. It will feel real enough to make you perspire!
Neighbourhoods
Bodø has sevaral neighbourhoods. The city center is surounded by Vestbyen, Østbyen and Rønvika, but most of the neighbourhoods are easy accessible by bus.
Shopping
Koch
In the middle of the city center, inside Glasshuset, is Bodø's largest shopping center. With its 45 stores and cafeterias you can have a whole day of shopping and fun.
City Nord
Just a few kilometers for the city center you will find Bodø's second largest shopping center. City Nord provides you with free parking lot, and it's surounded by several smaller shopping centers.
Public transport
To Bodø
Other than by car, Bodø is accessible by plane, train, boat and bus.
Plane
The airport of Bodø is situated in Vestbyen, just 2 km from the city center. It connects Bodø with Oslo, Trondheim, Tromsø and some smaller citys in Lofoten and Helgeland. The biggest airlines is norwegian and sas.
Train
NSB connects Bodø to Trondheim and all the citys between. You can buy ticcets at the train, the trainstation and online
Boat
Hutrigruten with both major and minor places along the coast from Bergen to Kirkenes. It arrives to Bodø twice a day. Once from north at 01:30 am, and once from south at 12:30 pm. Bodø is also connected to Lofoten and Helgeland by ferrys and speedboat. Time table for all boats can be found at hurtigruten.com
Bus
If you want to travel to Bodø from one of it's neighbouring towns, it will be a good ide travelling by bus.
In Bodø
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Where to sleep
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