Bodø is the city of the wind
Exposed towards the Vestfjord leg of the Norwegian Sea, under the watchful eye of sea eagles and a key port of the shipping lanes, lies the colourful and pulsating university city of Bodø. The cultural events, concerts, nightlife and excellent restaurants of the town are a great starting point for heading out into the landscape of the Salten region. Closest to Bodø are “værran”, the island communities just beyond the port.
From ice to mountains and from ocean to lakes, there’s a lot to see
The massive Svartisen glacier with its various glacial arms, Børvasstindan – the city mountains, the towering Steigartindan peaks and the border mountains to the east provide shelter for small lakes, sandy beaches and quiet valleys of orchids. The Saltstraumen maelstrom gives two fantastic performances each day.
There is a strong poetic culture here
The old seaside trading posts, the medieval stone churches, the small village museums, the wharfs, the traditional Nordland boats and the boathouses illustrate the coastal culture of the Salten region just as Hamsun described it in his novels. Keep an eye open for galleries, cultural centres, outdoor plays and speciality foods.
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