Bodø is a city and municipality in the county of Nordland, Norway.

Attractions

Bodø is well-known for beautiful surroundings. Besides Saltstraumen, the municipality of Bodø has lots of wilderness to offer hikers. Just 10 kilometers north of Bodø lies the beautiful recreation area of Geitvaagen. The area is inhabited by a large number of Sea-Eagles, and the landscape is famous all over Europe. Also situated at Geitvaagen is KNA Geitvaagen Bad & Camping, which offers 60 caravan-places and unlimited areas for tents.
The National Aviation Museum and Salten Museum are located in Bodø. Salten Museum has four exhibitions: The Lofoten Fisheries, a Sami exhibit, a Viking treasure and an exhibition about Bodø's history from 1816 to 2000.
The Bodø Cathedral was built in 1956, representing post-war architecture, whereas the Bodin Church just outside the city centre dates from the 13th century, representing a typical medieval stone church.
Bodø is host to the cultural festival "Nordland Musikkfestuke" every summer, as well as "Bodø Hardcore Festival" in early winter, the latter one being free in every aspect, and based completely on volunteers.