1. Bratten Activity Park
Just outside Bodø city center, you can find a great place for the little ones to enjoy. They can drive electric Pelle cars at the mini driving school, run across the large lawn, and climb on the playground. There are also outdoor exercise equipment for teenagers and adults. If you get tired or cold, you can take a break under the shelter, light a fire, and enjoy grilled sausages with a view of Landegode.
2. Playgrounds
Bodø city center has several outdoor parks for the little ones. Kvartal 99, Solparken outside the city hall and the playground at Torget are very popular among the locals. From here, it’s a short distance to cafes with local coffee and the city’s best cinnamon buns. Rensåsparken has a skate park and frisbee golf, and at Leif Jenssons plass in Vestbyen, you’ll find one of the best playgrounds. Here, you can have fun and let loose!
Bodøsjøen is also a fantastic outdoor area for those who want to barbecue, feed ducks, and play by the shore. Here, you will also find the Jektefartsmuseet, which was newly built in 2019, with a fantastic exhibition and café.
3. Nordlandsbadet – Water park
The children call it “Badeland” (Bathing land). And it truly is a whole land for water enthusiasts – with slides, diving boards, wave pool, and current tunnel. At Nordlandsbadet, you can spend several hours, especially on rainy autumn days.
4. Bodø Action Hall
Here, you get 800 square meters of action and fun! Try laser tag, virtual reality experiences, escape rooms, or arcade games. Bodø Action Hall is conveniently located in the city center of Bodø.
5. Mørkvedhallen Climbing Center
This is a big favorite among children in Bodø. And not without reason. This is one of the country’s largest and newest climbing facilities. At Mørkvedhallen Climbing Center, you can try bouldering, rope climbing, automatic lowering systems, or play in the children’s room.
6. Visit a museum
Museums does not have to be quiet and boring. Learn something new, try activites, solve tasks, and have a lunch in the museum café. Here are some museums to check out in Bodø & Salten👇🏼
7. Stormen Library and concert hall
The cultural quarter Stormen is located in the heart of Bodø.
Stormen library has a great children’s section and a café where you can recharge your energy. It’s the perfect place to relax with a good book or experience other cultural activities. Award-winning architecture and rich collections provide a unique library experience. There are regular events and activities, so it’s not your ordinary “quiet” library.
Stormen concert hall has many performances, including shows for children. The concert hall, with a capacity of 900 seats, has already gained a reputation as one of the best halls for acoustic music performances in the world. Check out the program when you visit the city – we highly recommend attending a show at the fantastic concert hall!
8. Royal Bowling
In the middle of Bodø city center, you will find Royal Bowling, where both young and old can have fun with bowling, billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, air hockey, and arcade games.
9. Hikes for kids
Bodø & Salten have several hiking opportunities, and many of them are perfect for children. Easy to walk, and lots of places to play, run and have fun. Check out these hikes:
10. Saltstraumen – the world’s strongest maelstrom
This phenomenon is equally spectacular whether you are 7 years old or 70 years old. When the tide turns, enormous water masses pass through a narrow channel, creating intense whirlpools. Saltstraumen can be observed from the shore or experienced on a RIB boat on the water. Either way, you can expect a spectacular experience.
11. Dog Sledding
When the snow falls in late autumn, dog sledding is a fantastic experience for both young and old. Nordland Turselskap offers day trips from Bodø.
Bonus: Child-friendly places to eat
Bodø has several child-friendly eateries, but if we ask the kids themselves, they often recommend classics like Peppes Pizza and Egon. Here you can find both delicious kids’ menus and playrooms, which are always a hit.
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