Distances and travel times

• Bodø Airport – City Centre: 1.2 km (5 min by car / 15 min walk)
• Saltstraumen – Bodø: 33 km (30–40 min by car)
• Fauske – Bodø: 60 km (1 hr by car/train)
• Kjerringøy – Bodø: 40 km incl. ferry (approx. 1.5 hrs)
• Støtt – Bodø: Boat transfer, approx. 2.5 hrs
• Nordskot / Steigen – Bodø: 100–120 km, depending on route (2–3 hrs incl. ferry)
• Lofoten (via ferry to Moskenes): 3–4 hrs by express boat or car/ferry combination
• Lofoten by air: 25 minutes

Top Highlights

• Midnight Sun: May 31 – July 12
• Northern Lights: September – April
• Saltstraumen: World’s strongest tidal current – visible all year
• Coastal Culture: Explore at Kjerringøy, Jektefartsmuseet and island communities
• Island Hopping: June – August
• Arctic Light: Beautiful light conditions in autumn, winter and spring
• Via Ferrata & Hiking: All year (weather dependent)
• Dog Sledding & Snow Activities: November – April (depending on snow conditions)

Useful Facts

City Size

Bodø is the largest city in Nordland, with around 55,000 inhabitants. It’s a regional capital with a compact, walkable centre, making it easy to combine urban comfort with nature-based activities just minutes away. The city is also the cultural and administrative center of the Nordland county.

Climate

Bodø and Salten have a coastal Arctic climate – meaning mild winters, cool summers, and quickly changing weather throughout the year. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, temperatures are often higher than visitors expect for a location above the Arctic Circle. The dramatic light conditions – from midnight sun to polar nights – are part of the experience.

Local Economy

The region has strong ties to the ocean, and the economy is rooted in fisheries, aquaculture, maritime services, public sector and tourism. Bodø is also home to a major air force base and a growing number of creative industries, research environments and sustainable initiatives. Local food production and craft traditions are gaining momentum, giving guests an authentic taste of the north.

Transport & Accessability

Bodø is a hub city with excellent connectivity by air, sea, road and rail.

• The electric city bus network covers the entire centre and airport area, offering quiet, eco-friendly transport.
• Regional buses connect the Salten area and are equipped with child seats, Isofix, and wheelchair-friendly lifts.
• Express boats and ferries make island-hopping and scenic coastal travel possible year-round.

Travel Pass Nordland

An ideal option for FITs and slow-travel guests. The Travel Pass offers unlimited access to buses and boats across Nordland for 7 days – including scenic coastal routes, mountain roads and fjord-side villages.

Airport Connections

Bodø Airport is only 1.2 km from the city centre and offers direct flights to:

• Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromsø, Lofoten (year-round)
• Munich, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki (seasonal summer routes)

The airport is compact and efficient, allowing short transfer times and easy planning of group logistics. Si noe om ny by ny flyplass?

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