Situated on a peninsula above the Arctic Circle, this Norwegian city is truly at the brink of the world.
But despite its relative proximity to one of the coldest places on earth, Bodø still has a mild climate during the spring and summer months.
The sun also almost never sets during these seasons, making it the ideal time to take advantage of all the city has to offer.
This includes visiting several historical buildings and sites, such as the Kjerringøy Trading Post and Bodø Domkirke, taking a hike in the Sjunkhatten National Park, snorkeling and fishing at Saltstraumen, and much more!
Bodø also has a long history with the Norwegian Armed Forces and is home to the Norwegian Aviation Museum.
So, whatever your interests, Bodø promises to be an experience you won’t soon forget!
Check out our list of suggestions below for more fun things to do here during your stay
The 61 Most Popular Things To Do In Bodø, Norway
61. Strandåtinden
5.0 (1 review)
Credit: Niels Petter Liset, Google Maps
60. Karl Erik Harr -museet
5.0 (1 review)
Credit: Matteo M., Google Maps
Location: Sjyhaugen 5 Kjerringoy
Tel: 971-02-757
59. Tolladalen
3.0 (1 review)
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58. Mjonesfjellet
4.0 (1 review)
Credit: Børre Johansen, Google Maps
57. Hognakken
5.0 (1 review)
Credit: Øyvind Rask, License, Wikimedia commons
56. Sørarnøya
1.0 (1 review)
55. Heggmovatnet
5.0 (1 review)
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54. Lopsfjellet
5.0 (1 review)
Credit: Ole Christian, Google Maps
53. Svensdalsfjellet
5.0 (1 review)
52. Saltstraumen Dykkecamp
5.0 (2 reviews)
Location: Kapstoveien 6 Saltstraumen
Tel: 971-60-357
51. Heggmotinden
5.0 (3 reviews)
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50. Steigtindvand
5.0 (3 reviews)
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49. Låter
4.7 (3 reviews)
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48. Lurfjeldtind
5.0 (4 reviews)
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47. Eidetind
4.8 (4 reviews)
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46. Ovre Aselivatnet
5.0 (4 reviews)
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45. Sørværet
4.3 (4 reviews)
Credit: Odd Thomassen, Google Maps
44. Litltind
4.6 (5 reviews)
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Location: Fv834 Bodo
43. Borvand
5.0 (6 reviews)
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42. Futelva
4.8 (6 reviews)
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41. Skautuva
4.8 (8 reviews)
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40. Hovdsundet Beach
4.8 (9 reviews)
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Location: Hovdsundet Bodo
39. Bodø Bunkermuseum
4.9 (10 reviews)
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Location: Edvardsons vei 7 Bodo
Tel: 932-92-162
Web Address: http://bodobunkermuseum.no/
38. Nordlandsmuseet – Løp Gård
4.5 (11 reviews)
Credit: Raymond Romijn, Google Maps
Location: Lop Fv834
Tel: 75-53-23-05
Web Address: http://nordlandsmuseet.no/lop_gard/
37. Auvika
4.7 (12 reviews)
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36. Batterie Löding
4.4 (13 reviews)
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Location: 8050 Tverlandet
35. Rønvikfjellet
4.2 (13 reviews)
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34. Valnesvatnet
4.6 (13 reviews)
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33. Ausvika
4.2 (14 reviews)
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32. Bremnes fort
4.7 (15 reviews)
Location: Unnamed Rd. Bodo
31. Steigtind
4.8 (16 reviews)
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30. Tussvatnet
4.4 (19 reviews)
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29. Zahlfjøsen
4.2 (20 reviews)
Credit: Erik Blom Erlandsen, Google Maps
Location: 8093 Kjerringoy
Web Address: http://kjerringoy.info/
28. Vaagovand
4.6 (20 reviews)
27. Ørnvassbu
4.8 (20 reviews)
Credit: Trond Arne Rønning, Google Maps
Location: 8050 Bodo
26. Soløyvatnet
4.4 (22 reviews)
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25. Vatnvatnet
4.7 (23 reviews)
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24. Nyholmen lighthouse
4.3 (24 reviews)
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Location: Nyholmen 380 Bodo
23. Langsand
4.9 (37 reviews)
Credit: Gisle Solvoll, Google Maps
Location: 8130 Bodo
22. Bodo War History Museum
4.3 (42 reviews)
Location: Halogalandsgata 110C Bodo
Web Address: http://bodokrigsmuseum.no/
21. Junkerfjellet
4.7 (47 reviews)
Credit: Christina Buarøy, Google Maps
Location: Unnamed Rd. Bodo
Web Address: https://ut.no/turforslag/116941/junkerfjellet
20. Salten Museum – Fauske Folk Museum
4.1 (69 reviews)
Location: Sjogata 46 Fauske
Tel: 907-33-674
Web Address: https://nordlandsmuseet.no/fauske-bygdetun
19. Salmon Center Bodø
3.9 (69 reviews)
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Location: Sjogata 21 Bodo
Tel: 909-52-349
Web Address: http://salmoncenter.info/
18. Bodin Church
4.3 (79 reviews)
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Location: Gamle Riksvei 66 Bodo
Web Address: https://kirken.no/bodin
17. Bestemorenga recreation park
4.4 (91 reviews)
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Location: 8020 Bodo
Web Address: http://visitnorway.com/no/Product/
16. Hunstadtoppen
4.5 (121 reviews)
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Location: Steindiket 9 Bodo
Web Address: https://ut.no/turforslag/117271/hunstadtoppen
15. Mørkvedhallen klatresenter
4.9 (122 reviews)
Location: Morkvedveien 104 Bodo
Tel: 476-97-747
Web Address: http://morkvedhallen.no/
14. Vestvatn Alpinanlegg
4.6 (136 reviews)
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Location: Vestvatn Misvaer
Tel: 411-91-067
Web Address: http://vestvatn.no/
13. Nyholms Fort
4.5 (205 reviews)
Credit: Alv Skjellet, Google Maps
Location: Nyholmen Bodo
Web Address: http://nyholms-skandse.no/
12. Jektefartsmuseet
4.6 (217 reviews)
Credit: Ernst Furuhatt. Nordlandsmuseet, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Kvernhusveien 26 Bodo
Tel: 75-50-35-00
Web Address: https://jektefart.no/Hjem
11. Bodø Cathedral
4.2 (314 reviews)
Credit: Janusz Drap, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Torvgata 12 Bodo
Tel: 75-50-03-00
Web Address: https://kirken.no/bododomkirke
10. Saltstraumen bridge
4.6 (536 reviews)
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Location: 8056 Saltstraumen
Our Top picks
9. Børvasstindan
4.0 (4 reviews)
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8. Finnkonnakken
4.8 (20 reviews)
Credit: René Bugge Bertramsen, Google Maps
7. Langsanden
5.0 (36 reviews)
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6. Keiservarden
4.8 (41 reviews)
Credit: Lars Røed Hansen, License, Wikimedia commons
5. Nordland Museum
4.2 (119 reviews)
Location: Prinsens gate 116 Bodo
Tel: 75-50-35-00
Web Address: https://nordlandsmuseet.no/bymuseet
4. Sjunkhatten National Park
4.7 (166 reviews)
Credit: Frankemann, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Ansvikfjellet 3 Rosvika
Web Address: http://visitnorway.com/
3. Nordlandsbadet
4.2 (387 reviews)
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Location: Plassmyrveien 11 Bodo
Tel: 75-59-15-00
Web Address: http://bodospektrum.no/
2. Kjerringoy trading
4.6 (444 reviews)
Credit: Kjerringøy handelssted, Google Maps
Location: Fylkesveg 571 Kjerringoy
Tel: 910-06-443
Web Address: http://kjerringoyhandelssted.no/
1. Norwegian Aviation Museum
4.6 (1,386 reviews)
Location: Olav V gate Bodo
Tel: 75-50-78-50
Web Address: http://luftfartsmuseum.no/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Bodø, Norway! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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