Before you go

Your trip to Bodø.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Bodø – Nordland Capital

How to get there

Bodø lufthavn (BOO) 2 km
Bodø stasjon 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. Use a domestic flight to Bodø or the train from Trondheim on the Nordland railway. The port has links to Lofoten and coastal services.

How many days

Three days for the museums, Saltstraumen and Kjerringøy; add time for connections to Lofoten.

When to go

From June to August summer is usually mild, with very long days. The northern lights are typically sought between September and March. In winter it tends to be cold and the days are short.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The centre allows walking and using buses. A car makes Saltstraumen and Kjerringøy easier to reach; without a car, choose scheduled connections or excursions with a set return.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Bodø

Morning
Saltstraumen
Saltstraumen is a strait near Bodø where water moves between the fjord and the sea with the changing tide. The experience consists of watching the movement from the shore or joining a guided activity on the water.
Afternoon
Norsk Luftfartsmuseum
The Norwegian Aviation Museum is in Bodø, beside the airport area. The collections present the country’s civil and military aviation, with aircraft and displays that help explain the role of flights in linking regions separated by mountains and sea.
Late afternoon
Jektefartsmuseet
The Jektefartsmuseet presents the coastal trade that linked northern Norway to other ports. The museum is located in Bodøsjøen and centres on a jekt-type vessel used to transport goods along the coast.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How many days to stay in Bodø?

Three days for the museums, Saltstraumen and Kjerringøy; add time for connections to Lofoten.

Is a car necessary in Bodø?

The centre allows walking and bus use. A car makes visiting Saltstraumen and Kjerringøy easier; without a car, opt for connections or excursions with a fixed return.

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