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Bodo - Culture

The local people are known to be cheerful, pleasant, straight to the point, and very hospitable. Bodø is the northernmost town on the Coastal Route and a modern commercial centre situated in beautiful natural surroundings with views of the Børvasstindene peaks in the south and Landegode and Lofoten mountains in the north. Bodø’s archipelago has a multitude of small island communities and a rich bird life. No othewr ton in the world has a greater population of sea eagles. If you are lucky you may see the eagle glide across the sky, and this sight will entitle you to membership of the world’s only sea eagle club!

Places of interest include the 13^th-century Bodin Church and the Bodø Cathedral (Lutheran), a modern edifice (consecrated 1956). The cathedral is built as a basilica in the Gothic style. The Open-Air Museum and the Nordland Museum are also worth a visit. Løp Gamle Gård is an old bailiff's farm, which dates from 1651. State Institution of higher education is also situated here. Bodø's far northern site enables the midnight sun to be seen for about a month (2 June – 10 July).

At Norwegian Aviation Museum you can enjoy an exciting tour of Norway's civil and military aviation history through interesting exhibitions. The museum is as interesting for families as for the aviation enthusiast who really wants to go into details. You will be able to take a closer look at large and small aircraft, such as U2, Junkers JU52 and Spitfire. After your visit to the exhibitions, you may buy souvenirs in the museum shop before enjoying a snack or a meal in our café.

Kjerringøy was one of the wealthiest trading centres in the county of Nordland in the last century. Today the old trading post comprises 15 listed buildings with almost intact interiors and a service building with a cafe and tourist information office.

The world’s strongest tidal current, is found at Saltstraumen, 17 km south of the centre of Bodø. The tidal current, which occurs every six hours, is caused by 400 million cubic metres of water flowing through the 3 km long and 150 m wide.

Saltstraumen is a paradise for ocean fishing. The specialty is saithe. There are also great opportunities for mountain hiking, walks along heritage trails to sites of ancient settlements dating back 10,000 years, or simply relaxing in beautiful natural surroundings close to hiking trails, picnic and barbecue areas.

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