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BURGASM BODØ
Monday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM...
Restaurant in Bodø. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.6(1,242)
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Bodø
Bodø is the departure point for the Lofoten ferry across the Vestfjord. Saltstraumen, 33 km southeast, is the world’s strongest tidal current at 400 million cubic meters of water per cycle. The city was European Capital of Culture in 2024. Sea eagles nest in the surrounding fjords.
Population: 53,000Airport: BOO BodøFerry to Lofoten: Bodø–MoskenesBest time: Jun–Sep
What to see in Bodø
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Things to do in Bodø
29 activities and tours based in Bodø.
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Whale Watching and Sea Eagle Safari in Vestfjorden
Bodø, Norway
Stella Polaris runs whale watching departures from Bodø into Vestfjorden, the 80 km wide body of water that separates Lofoten from the mainland. Sperm whales feed in the deep Vestfjord trench year-round. Sea eagles, with wingspans reaching 2.4 meters, hunt the surface fish and are reliably spotted on every departure. The trip covers 40–60 km of open fjord water and takes 6 hours total.
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Kayaking Saltstraumen Maelstrom
Bodø, Norway
Saltstraumen is a 3 km tidal channel between Saltfjorden and Skjerstadfjorden that forces 400 million cubic meters of water through a 150-meter gap four times daily, generating the world's strongest tidal current at up to 20 knots. Stella Polaris schedules kayak sessions at slack tide, the 20–40 minute window when the current drops to near zero. You paddle across a whirlpool field that was spinning hard 30 minutes before you arrived.
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Rampen Via Ferrata
Bodø, Norway
5.0/5(261)Google
Rampen Via Ferrata offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Bodø. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 261 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
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Nordland Adventures - Nordland Turselskap
Bodø, Norway
4.9/5(165)Google
Nordland Adventures - Nordland Turselskap offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Bodø. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 165 Google reviews.
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Stella Polaris
Bodø, Norway
4.9/5(65)Google
Stella Polaris offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Bodø. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 65 Google reviews.
🌌Northern NorwayMid-Range
Opplev Nord AS - Experience North
Bodø, Norway
4.9/5(47)Google
Opplev Nord AS - Experience North offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Bodø. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 47 Google reviews.
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Norwegian Aviation Museum
Bodø, Norway
4.7/5(2,187)Google
Museum of vintage civilian & military aircraft, with interactive displays & a restoration workshop.
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Jektefartsmuseet (Nordlandsmuseet)
Bodø, Norway
4.6/5(408)Google
Jektefartsmuseet (Nordlandsmuseet) offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Bodø. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 408 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
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Nyholmen Skandse
Bodø, Norway
4.6/5(301)Google
Nyholmen Skandse offers guided tours and cultural experiences in Bodø. In the Norwegian Arctic, local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a wasted one — this operator covers the local terrain. 301 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
Where to stay in Bodø
47 properties in Bodø. Hotels, cabins, and apartments — booked via Booking.com.
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Misvær Camping Aksjeselskap
Misvær
4.7/5(240)Google
Misvær Camping Aksjeselskap is a campsite near Bodø, northern Norway. Pitches for tents and caravans, with basic sanitary facilities. A practical base for travellers arriving by car or campervan.
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Quality Hotel Ramsalt
Sjøgata 37, Norway
4.5/5(649)Google
Contemporary quarters, some with sea views, in a chic hotel featuring a French eatery & a gym.
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Arctic Cabins
Vestvatn, Norway
4.5/5(152)Google
Arctic Cabins is a self-catering cabin near Bodø, northern Norway. Kitchen facilities and independent access make it a practical choice for multi-night stays. Check availability on Booking.com.
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Thon Hotel Nordlys
Moloveien 14, Norway
4.4/5(1,397)Google
Relaxed hotel offering a bar & a hip restaurant, as well as complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.
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Home Hotel Grand Bodø
Professor Schyttes gate 1, Norway
4.4/5(811)Google
Informal hotel in a 19th-century building, as well as included meals & a lobby bar.
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Comfort Hotel Bodø
Sandgata 4, Norway
4.4/5(461)Google
Comfort Hotel Bodø is a mid-range hotel in Bodø, northern Norway. Central location with direct access to Bodø's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.
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Wood Hotel Bodø
Fjellveien 187, Norway
4.4/5(289)Google
Wood Hotel Bodø is a mid-range hotel in Bodø, northern Norway. Central location with direct access to Bodø's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.
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Scandic Havet
Tollbugata 5, Norway
4.3/5(1,995)Google
Modern quayside hotel offering sleek rooms & free breakfast, plus dining with panoramic views.
🌌Northern NorwayMid-Range
Opsahl Gjestegaard
Prinsens gate 131, Norway
4.3/5(84)Google
Opsahl Gjestegaard is a mid-range hotel in Bodø, northern Norway. Central location with direct access to Bodø's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.
Where to eat in Bodø
32 restaurants rated by NorgeTravel. Scores combine Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Yelp ratings.
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Tiger Sushi Bar
Monday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM...
Restaurant in Bodø. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.5(659)
TripAdvisor
(3)
Facebook★ 4.8(58)
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Brasilia Bodø
Monday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM...
Restaurant in Bodø. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.5(216)
TripAdvisor
(429)
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Fellini pizza - Bodø
Monday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM...
Restaurant in Bodø. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.6(446)
Plan your Bodø trip
Bodø is one basecamp. Norway has many. Explore the other cities or head into the fjords and mountains.