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Top Destination for 2013

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Spektrum Velvære – Spa

Norway’s most modern indoor water park has a number of pools of all shapes and sizes, ­including an exercise pool, a diving pool with 1m, 3m and 5m diving boards, a training and therapy pool, children’s pool, wave pool, outdoor pool, 3 water chutes of which one is 85 ­metres long and includes light and sound ­effects, several fountains, caves with a ­current ­channel, water mushrooms, jacuzzis, ­saunas and a café ­offering service in wet and dry zones. The ­resort also includes a 600m2 ­outdoor ­sunning and play area with free sunbeds, ­badminton, volley ball and an outdoor pool. You can bathe as long as you like here.

This is one of the country’s most impressive spa and well-­being centres with its exclusive furnishings and architecture. The facility ­offers 6 different saunas (meditation sauna with therapy music and aromas, relaxation sauna with eucalyptus vapour, steam sauna, Finnish sauna, sauna with salt-water vapour, infrared sauna). Two jacuzzis, one indoors, one out.

Heated benches, footbaths, massage showers, tropical rain forest, ice grotto and quiet rooms for relaxation and meditation. The well-being unit has an 18 years age limit and beers and wines are served in the bar there. Consumer friendly admission fees that also allow access to the water park.

Your preferred restaurant in Bodø!

Try our unique Brazilian grill concept...

In our Churrascaria, you can help yourself to skewers with beef, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey and specially made sausages, in addition to a plentiful hot buffet and tapas buffet. You will be served by our passadores who cut the meat for you straight off the spit.

THE BEST STEAK IN TOWN! New and exciting tastes now on the menu.

We also sell gift cards.

Havnegata 1 (Centrally situtated, near the town square.) Bodø • Table reservations: 755 90 100

www.restauranthus.no

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Contents Welcome to Bodø – on the world's most beautiful coast!……………… 5 What's on in Bodø?…………………………………… 6 Activities………………………………………………… 7 Walks……………………………………………………… 10 Attractions……………………………………………… 11 Væran – the isles and skerries of Bodø …………… 14 Wonderful Kjærringøy………………………………… 15 Welcome to Saltstraumen……………………………… 17 The Culture Route 812 – Misvær/Skjerstad………… 19 Map of Bodø City Centre……………………………… 20 Map of Bodø and District……………………………… 22 Mountain Walks in Bodø and Surrounding District… 23 Galleries and Museums………………………………… 24 Churches………………………………………………… 26 Accommodation in Bodø……………………………… 28 Food, drink and nightlife……………………………… 31 Shopping in Bodø……………………………………… 33 Transport………………………………………………… 34 A Brief History of Bodø………………………………… 37 Practical Information…………………………………… 38 Arctic Menu: A network of 45 restaurants and eating houses in North Norway and Svalbard. All of these ­establishments place emphasis on local fare and serve the best ingredients available at any time of the year. Read more at www.arktiskmeny.no The ”Olavsrosa” Seal of Quality: The Norwegian Heritage seal of quality, the Olavsrosa (St. Olav’s Rose,) shows the way to unique experiences deeply rooted in Norwegian cultural heritage. Further information is available at www.olavsrosa.no Eco-certified Business: Businesses and undertakings that undergo an eco-analysis and subsequently fulfil predefined demands can become certified Eco-­lighthouses.

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"Norway’s gateway to the Arctic Flying into Bodø, the plane descends over a seascape covering thousands of isles, while the final approach offers a close-up view of the majestic glaciers and peaks guarding this small capital of Norway’s Nordland Province."

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Welcome to Bodø – on the world's most beautiful coast!

Dazzling midnight sun, the world’s strongest maelstrom, incredible fishing, exciting cave adventures, 18 hole golf course, pristine national parks, island hopping by bike, unique isles and skerries, steamy concerts, flickering northern lights, off-piste skiing, mountain biking, mountains great and small in an alpine landscape, p­ aragliding, sea safari, scuba diving, kayak paddling along the world’s most beautiful coastline, art exhibitions, festivals, unique travels in time, local traditional fare, prawns and white wine on the breakwater…

The list is long, but you have to have been there to understand.

All of this right outside a vibrant city which is only a 90 minute flight away from Oslo; a city with shopping malls, gourmet restaurants, cosy cafés, a water park and an airport only five minute’s from the city centre.

Tourist Information – opening hours Tourist Information Bodø We offer a guide service.

Visitors’ address: Tollbugata 13 P.O.Box 319, NO-8001 Bodø, 1 +47 75 54 80 00 8 turistinfo@bodo.kommune.no Head office Off season, Mon.-Fri. 9am to 3.30pm.

Sat. and Sun.: Closed Summer season: Mon-Fri. 9am-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. noon-8pm.

Other information brochures are available at Bodø Tourist Information. Visit Bodø accepts no responsibility for misprints or changes to the schedules, opening hours, prices or other i­nformation in this booklet. Companies ­mentioned are responsible for i­nformation on their product.

Saltstraumen (Pluscamp Saltstraumen) Tourist Information open from mid-June to mid-August.

Please contact Bodø Tourist Information for opening hours.

Kjerringøy Trading Post 25 May–25 August: daily 11:00–17:00.

Misvær, Municipal Information Office Open from mid-June to mid-August: Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 3.30 pm

Published by: Visit Bodø. Tollbugata 13/P.O. BOX 514, 8001 Bodø.

Tel. +47 75 54 80 10 www.visitbodo.com Cover photo: Rune Nilsen og Terje Rakke/Nordic Life Graphic design: Forretningstrykk AS, Bodø English translation: DataDesign Robert Walker.

Print run: 60 000. Copyright: Visit Bodø. For free distribution abroad.

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What’s on in Bodø?

Bodø offers a wide range of cultural and sporting events together with a number of others like festivals, concerts, handball and football matches, ­exhibitions, organized walks and markets. Details of what’s going on in Bodø ­ are available at www.visitbodo.com.

For iPhone For Android The same information is also available on the Bodø App which can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store / Android Market or from here:

Below we present some of the things that you can do in Bodø in 2013 event Date description Nordland Winter Music Festival 19-21 March A music festival featuring a number of classical concerts.

1 75 54 90 40 www.nmfu.no

Bodø International Organ Festival 24–28 April Organ and church music festival. Concerts, master classes and seminars ­featuring internationally acclaimed musicians and lecturers. www.biof.no Bodø Yoga Festival 27-30 June Norway's northernmost yoga festival where parts of the festival take place in spectacular settings in the light of the midnight sun. www.bodoyogafestival.no Nordland Music Festival 2–11 August A wide-ranging music festival focussing mainly on classical music, but which also presents jazz, folk music, popular music, dance and more. Unique musical experiences in unique surroundings. 1 75 54 90 40 www.musikkfestuka.no Parken Festival 17–18 August Music festival in Rensåsparken, a mere stone's throw away from Bodø city centre. 1 464 73 100 www.parkenfestivalen.no Bodø Hardcore Festival November Music festival with an alternative underground profile. 1 959 33 622 www.bhcf.no

Events and activities - dates not yet available: event description Bodø-Glimt (football) Home games played at Aspmyra Stadium.

1 75 54 55 00 www.glimt.no

BHK (handball) Home games played at Bodø Spektrum.

1 75 51 56 81 www.bhk.no or www.bodospektrum.no

Bodø & Omegns Turistforening Organised walks in Bodø's surrounding countryside.

1 75 52 14 13 www.bot.no (Rambler's Association)

Culture Venues: Bodø Kulturhus (Culture Centre) Offers a wide range of entertainment such as concerts, revue performances, etc.

1 75 54 90 00 www.bodo-kulturhus.no

Avenue Public house organising concerts all year round.

1 46 54 00 00 www.clubavenue.no

Samfunnet Scene Concert venue also featuring stand-up comedians, dance performances and revues.

Located near the University of Bodø. 1 75 51 74 12 www.samfunnet.hibo.no Sinus Hovedscenen Concert venue with a classic club atmosphere. 1 913 59 926

www.sinuslive.no Dama Di "Art, chaos and a bar”, always something new going on on stage.

1 979 46 352 www.dama-di.no

Bloom Folkbar Bar, culture venue and gallery. 1 977 77 900 www.bloomfolkbar.no

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Activities Nordlandsbadet Water Park

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Norway’s most modern indoor water park features a variety of pools of all shapes and sizes, including an exercise pool, a diving pool (1m, 3m and 5m diving boards), a training and therapy pool, a children’s pool, wave pool, outdoor pool, 3 water chutes of which one is 85 metres long and includes light and sound effects, several fountains, caves with a current channel, water mushrooms, Jacuzzis, saunas and a café offering service in wet and dry zones. The facility also includes a 600m2 outdoor sunning and play area with free sunbeds, badminton, volley ball and an outdoor pool. See ad p. 2. #

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Spektrum Velvære – Spa and Wellbeing Centre

This is one of the country’s most impressive spa and well-being centres with its exclusive furnishings and architecture. The facility offers 6 different saunas (a meditation sauna with therapeutic music and aromas, a relaxation sauna with eucalyptus vapour, a steam sauna, Finnish sauna, sauna with salt-water vapour and an infrared sauna). Two Jacuzzis, one indoors, one out. Heated benches, footbaths, massage showers, tropical rain forest, ice grotto and quiet rooms for relaxation and meditation. The ­well-being unit has an 18 years age limit and beers and wines are served in the bar there. Location: Bodø Spektrum 1 75 59 15 00 8 firmapost@bodospektrum.no

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Royal Bowling & Billiards

A popular meeting place for people of all ages. Here you will find 12 modern bowling lanes, 6 pool tables, 1 snooker table and a 3D golf simulator together with a bar selling beers and wines for those playing. There are also a number of fun slot machines ­including air hockey, car games, dance games and a Stacker machine with fun prizes. Junior bowling is arranged on Saturdays from 18:00-20:00, and fun bowling for those a little more advanced in years on Fridays and Saturdays from 22:00-01:00.

Opening times: Mon-Thurs: 11:00-24:00, Fri-Sat: 11:00-01:00, Sun:12:00-24:00. Location: Bodø city centre, the basement of Radisson Blu Hotel 1 75 52 88 20 / 905 80 977 8 post@royalbowling.no www.royalbowling.no

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Bodø and District Ramblers' Association (BOT) BOT offers overnight accommodation at 14 cabins in the Salten region, of which 3 are in the borough of Bodø. The cabins are linked together by marked trails. Cabins close to the roads are locked with a standard DNT key which can be hired by members. The other cabins are not locked. The association organises guided hikes for all age groups. Membership, keys and hiking programmes are available at the Intersport shop in the Glasshuset arcade (at Koch on the 3rd floor) or at the BOT office on the first floor of No. 3, Sandgata. The BOT office also stocks a wide range of maps and hiking books. BOT office opening times: Tues., Wed., Fri. 12:00-15:00, Thurs. 12:00-17:00 1 75 52 14 13 8 post@bot.no www.bot.no

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Saltens AS Shipping Co. – The MS "Gamle Salten"

The M/S ”Gamle Salten” is based in Bodø and is one of Norway’s finest vintage vessels. It is an authentic version of a 50’s coastal steamer vessel. Polished flamy birch and mahogany, leather seating and brass accessories help create the perfect atmosphere for those wishing to treat themselves and their guests to a unique experience. Sailings from May 1 to September 30. Hotel ship and reception venue from September to May. For further details, please visit www.gamlesalten.no Location: Torvkaia, Bodø city centre 1 815 21 116 Booking: 8 booking@gamlesalten.no eller www.gamlesalten.no Z

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“You have to have been there to understand,” sings local folk singer, Terje Nilsen, describing Mjelle in a song.

The beaches at Mjelle attract people throughout the summer and are extremely popular for outings at weekends and on fine summer evenings. The children will have enough to do gathering seashells and building sand castles, and ball games in the sand are popular among older visitors.

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In Bodømarka you can walk along and exercise on 35 km of floodlit trails, summer and winter, or on the many footpaths near the housing areas. Bodømarka is also well-suited for a number of other activities such as horseback riding, horse and carriage riding, trotting, shooting, orienteering, air sports and water sports.

Bestemorenga Leisure Park

Skiing stadium and slopes, model aircraft facility, trotting course and shooting range. 30 km of groomed floodlit trails.

National championships arena. Bodø Østre Marksman’s Society (Skytterlag) runs a modern shooting range which was completed for the National Marksman’s Meeting in 1991.

Electronic targets at both 100 m and 200 m range.

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Play golf all day and all night long. We offer an 18 hole golf course of incredibly high standard in unparalleled natural ­surroundings. We wish you welcome!

Location: 11 km from Bodø city centre, on the way to Kjerringøy.

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Fishing

Bring your fishing rod along and feel the cod and saithe bite, either at Saltstraumen or on the rocks just outside of Bodø.

Several companies offer deep-sea fishing trips on boats allowing you to go for the really big ones. Or you may like to make your way up to a quiet trout lake or an exciting salmon river like the Beiarelva. You are practically guaranteed a catch, summer or winter.

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Rønvikfjellet (164 m asl) is an excellent vantage point for viewing the city of Bodø and the midnight sun (2 June – 10 July) as well as the Lofoten Islands and Landegode to the north and the Børvastindene peaks to the south. You can drive all the way up, too. Approx. 3 km from the city centre. You can also go half way by bus, on the No. 3 to Vollen.

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The bar of Radisson Blu Hotel Bodø offers a impressive view of the Bodø peninsula, the midnight sun, the island of Landegode and the Børvasstindene peaks.

Bathing spots

Popular seaside destinations on warm, sunny days include Geitvågen, Ausvika and Mjelle, all of which are north of Bodø.

Soløyvannet lake outside Bodø, and Ursetvika in Misværfjorden are also popular bathing spots.

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Mount Keiservarden

This is Bodø's most versatile mountaintop. Named after Kaiser Wilhelm II, who visited the mountain in 1889, Mount Keiservarden has become a cherished destination for walkers due to its close vicinity to the city and its magnificent view.

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From the top of the control tower at the Norwegian Aviation Museum you have a panoramic view of much of the Bodø peninsula.

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In and around Bodø you will find a wealth of easily accessible hiking terrain. Below are just a few suggestions for walks, there are many, many more. The project known as STImuli offers hike cards for walks of varying duration in and around Bodø, which are available at Bodø Tourist Information Centre.

Bodøsjøen

This is a very popular area for excursions. Bodøsjøen outdoor museum, the mediaeval Bodin Church and the Nordland Culture Centre are just some of the many cultural treasures found in the area. From Bodøsjøen, you can follow the nature trail along the Bodøelva River up to the Maskinisten area and the countryside known as Bodømarka. Sturdy footwear and some preparation are advisable.

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Nyholms Skandse

If you have the time, a walk to the Nyholms Skandse ­fortifications is well worth your while. (see Cultural Monuments, p. 12.) The walk takes 45-60 min. In addition to viewing the fort, the old, listed lighthouse, Nyholmen Fyr, is worth a closer look.

The area is ideal for a picnic. Enjoy your food while watching the ship traffic to and from Bodø.

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The inner harbour is lively in summer, full of fishing and pleasure boats, and visitors and locals alike can enjoy fresh prawns on the quayside. Wander along the harbour promenade and feel the hustle and bustle of city life in Bodø. Our most distinctive shopping precinct is the Glasshuset arcade, a glass-roofed area of Storgata which houses a wide variety of shops with long opening hours.

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In the vicinity of the Saltstraumen Bridge, picnic spots, barbecue areas and footpaths merge harmoniously with the surrounding countryside. The paths are suitable for the physically disabled.

There are also marked culture trails where you can see remnants of Stone Age dwellings and graves. (see Cultural Monuments, p. 12).

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Attractions The Norwegian Aviation Museum

Norsk Luftfartsmuseum. © Ernst Furuhatt

Welcome to the Norwegian Aviation Museum Do you know what makes an aeroplane fly? Experience ­aviation and its fascinating history at close quarters. See famous and infamous aircraft like the U-2 and the Spitfire.

Try your hand as a Red Arrows pilot in our flight simulator, or enjoy the view of Bodø from our control tower.

3D flight simulator, café, museum shop, guided tours in summer, guided tours for groups and families.

Location: The Museum is situated approx. 1 km from the city centre and Bodø Airport.

Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-16:00, Saturday/Sunday 11:00-17:00.

Summer season, June 15 - August 15: Monday-Sunday, 10:00-18:00.

Admission: Adults NOK 110, senior citizens / military / students NOK 80, children NOK 55, groups (min. 10) NOK 80 per person, families NOK 300.

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Landego Lighthouse

The island of Landego is just off the coast of Bodø and is a beautiful natural gem whether bathed in the light of the ­midnight sun in the summer, or when the Northern Lights add lustre to the island in winter. In this island realm we find the world’s densest stock of white-tailed eagles, and this magnificent bird is a wonderful sight as it takes off from its nest and soars down towards the fjord in search of fish. Landego lighthouse was built in 1910 to secure the seaward approach to Bodø from Lofoten. Today it has been automated and is still fully operational. It is possible to spend the night at the lighthouse keeper’s or assistant’s residences. The lighthouse is a mere one hour’s boat ride away from Bodø harbour.

Further details: www.skagen-hotel.no

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Bodø – City of the Sea Eagle

Bodø is home to the world’s densest stock of white-tailed eagles and the only Sea Eagle Club in the world. You will not find a better guarantee for a meeting with these magnificent birds of prey. You can capture the eagle’s gaze here all year round.

Vigilant, perched on high, king of the hill, ruler of all birds, soaring on wings outstretched high in the air, the white-tailed eagle is a sight for sore eyes!

Read more at www.havornklubben.no

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The Coastal Route

Væran – the isles and skerries of Bodø

Along the coast from Bodø to Steinkjer, you can see attractions like Saltstraumen, the Svartisen glacier, the Seven Sisters, Mount Torghatten and Leka. The Coastal Route offers a diversity of countryside, charming communities and beautiful sheltered beaches. There are also rivers and fishing lakes, excellent hiking terrain and pleasant picnic spots. Lots of scope for sea fishing and trips out to the islands along the beautiful coastline (like Sørarnøy, Lovund, Træna, Dønna and Vega). The coastal route travel handbook contains detailed information on sights and activities, ferries and overnight accommodations. The Fv17 is a wonderfully scenic adventure – perhaps the most beautiful stretch of road in the world. For further information, please visit www.kystriksveien.no

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Kjerringøy Trading Post

See Wonderful Kjerringøy on page 16.

Saltstraumen – the world's strongest tidal current See page 17.

The Culture Route, Fv 812 See page 19.

Ancient Monuments near Saltstraumen

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Many legends and myths, some of them thousands of years old, have originated from the area near the Saltstraumen current.

Best-known is the brutal saga of Raud the Strong and the Viking King Olav Tryggvason’s campaign to convert Norway to Christianity. The earliest known traces of human settlement date back 10 000 years, and the reason why people lived by the Saltenfjord was the unusually abundant stocks of fish and seabirds found there. The burial mounds found at Saltstraumen highlight the importance of travel through the strait during the Iron Age. For the same reason many military installations were built along the Saltstraumen strait during World War II. Man has always been able to harvest sustenance in Saltstraumen. Even though the surroundings have changed in character, practically everything below the surface has remained unchanged. In spite of 10,000 years of struggle against ever more ingenious fishing gear, the fish are still just as eager to bite today.

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Nyholms Skandse

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The fortifications on the isle of Nyholmen were erected during the war of 1807-14 to protect the factory and settlement on Hundholmen, which was later to become the town of Bodø, against attacks by the English warships blockading the Norwegian coast. The construction of Nyholms Skandse was planned and directed by Captain Friis of the Engineers and completed in 1810. The Fort was armed with 4 twelve-pound and 8 eight-pound cannons. It had a garrison of as many as 150 men, mainly local conscripts. The officers, orderlies, and some of the soldiers came from regiments in Trondheim.

Nyholms Skandse has now been restored in accordance with the original plans drawn up by Captain Friis of the Engineers, a task that required over 5 years of energetic voluntary work. The Nyholmen area, including the fortifications, was the City of Bodø’s millennium site.

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After the bombing of Bodø during World War II, the Germans built this fortress to guard the seaward approach to Bodø.

Excellent area for fishing and the outdoor life. A walk up the path to the top of Bremnes is rewarded by a magnificent view of the scenic island of Landegode and the midnight sun (2 June to 10 July). Located 400 ? approx. 7 km north of Bodø. Take the Rv834.

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The National Parks Bodø is only a short distance away from several national parks. The biggest, Saltfjellet-Svartisen (established in 1989), is full of contrast and stretches from northern Scandinavia’s biggest glacier, Svartisen (370 km2) in the west, to open mountain valleys in the east.

Junkerdal National Park (established in 2004) is particularly well known for its abundant flora. One of the entrances to the park is found near the Nordland National Park Centre in Saltdal and is easily accessible to visitors.

Rago National Park (established in 1971) is a small park with a varied, undulating landscape bordering on Sweden and the Padjelanta National Park.

Sjunkhatten National Park / The Children’s National Park ­(established 2009/2010) is a magnificent coastal alpine landscape that can be enjoyed either on foot or by boat from the sea. Some of the access points are close to the city and are suitable for easy walks for children of all ages.

Làhku National Park (established 2012) is located in the southern part of the Sundfjordfjellet mountains and covers a surface area of 188 km2. Approximately 70% of the park is in the borough of Gildeskål, the rest is in Meløy and Beiarn. Norway’s biggest alpine karst landscape, encompassed by mountain peaks and glaciers, makes a magnificent impression.

A common denominator for all of these parks is that they are

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accessible to hikers due to a network of hiking trails and a variety of overnight accommodations. For general information about the national parks, please contact the Nordland National Park Centre at www.nordlandsnaturen.no.

The tourist information centre has a list of tourist companies ­offering their services in and around the parks. Bodø and District Hiker’s Association (BOT) offers guidance with regard to the use of tourist cabins. Statskog SF also offers cabins in the parks and cabins are also available for hire from the local hunters’ and fishermen’s associations. It is possible to use public transport when travelling to the parks, including both buses and trains.

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WE OFFER VISITORS OUR BEST MOORINGS IN THE CITY CENTRE, CLOSE TO ALL THE FACILITIES AND SIGHTS Service building with all the necessary amenities for boaters, including internet access, washing machine, tumble dryer, shower, etc. Bodø harbour information service: tel.: 908 98 020 - VHF channel 12/16.

Summer harbour host: tel.: 958 57 282; www.bodohavn.no

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Bodø's isles and skerries Just off Bodø we find “Væran,” a unique group of isles and skerries that are accessible all year round. Like a miniature version of the Nordland coast, Væran is perfect for island hopping, sailing and kayaking. This remarkable landscape consists of several hundred isles, rocks and skerries. Helligvær alone consists of 365 islands, one for every day of the year. From the quay in Bodø city centre, daily fast passenger boats will take you quickly out to a part of the world’s most beautiful coastline where you can practically feel that time stands still.

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Location: Givær (See map on page 22), 8097 Givær Rorbu: 1 / Beds: 6 Season: 1/5-1/10 1 +47 75 58 04 74 / +47 481 52 060 8 olaug.o@c2i.net www.rorbuidyll.com

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Wonderful Kjerringøy Kjerringøy, a half hour’s drive from Bodø, is a pearl on the Nordland coast. A picturesque, coastal-alpine landscape sheltered from the ocean by a garland of small islands, islets and rocks, it is renowned for films shot there based on the works of Knut Hamsun, for the art of Karl Erik Harr and for the songs of Halvdan Sivertsen.

In this compact and varied coastal landscape we find everything from sheer mountain faces and shiny, white, sandy beaches, to vibrant farming communities and the historical Kjerringøy Trading Post. Surrounded by listed areas and other wonders of nature, Kjerringøy offers the visitor unique adventures. Whether you seek hair-raising challenges in precipitous mountains, dreamy boat trips or just a quiet walk, in Kjerringøy you can prepare yourself for a true adventure.

Location: The Fv 834 road, 40 km north of Bodø. 10 minute ferry crossing, Festvåg-Misten.

Check out www.torghatten-nord.no for scheduled transport services.

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Exhibition entitled “Hamsun in films and art.” Clips from 20 films based on Knut Hamsun’s literature (35 mins.). Karl Erik Harr’s original illustrations from, amongst others, “The Growth of the Soil,” “Pan,” “Viktoria” and “Benoni and Rosa.” Gallery featuring art, handicrafts and gifts.

Season: June 23–August 18, also open at certain weekends/ Saturdays in June, August and September (see announcements).

Open daily: 11:00– 17:00. After hours and off-season visits to be booked in advance by phone or email.

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We make “Rød Kjerringøy” (Kjerringøy Red) here. It was voted Cheese of the Year at Norwegian Fare 2011. In a small serving and sales room, you can gain insight into work at the cheese factory, where various cheeses are hand-made before being stored in the cellars. Ecological bread, cinnamon rolls and other pastries are baked in the wood-fired stone oven. All-round kitchen where cured sausages and local dishes are prepared.

Local products on sale, which may be eaten on the premises or taken away. Season: June 16- August 22, and at weekends in June and September. Open daily: 11:00-17:00 (16:00 on Saturdays) and on request. 1 911 44 613 / 952 79 775 8 post@kjerringoygard.no 400 ? www.kjerringoygard.no

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Kjerringøy Trading Post is situated in an idyllic setting in beautiful Kjerringøy, and is well-known for, amongst other things, the screen versions of Knut Hamsun’s novels. The 15 authentic buildings at this traditional, North Norwegian trading post are uncommonly well-preserved. Here, you can follow the farmhand and the maid through the old buildings with their distinctive and authentic atmosphere, buy boiled sweets at the country store and take part in many other activities during the season. An AV show (20 minutes) recounts the history of the trading post. Café, museum shop, old country store, guided tours. The service building has been adapted for wheelchair users.

Season: 25 May – 25 August.

Opening times during peak-season, daily 11:00–17:00.

Admission: adults NOK 90. Children NOK 50.

Advance booking for off-season and after hours visits. Special rates.

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Kjerringøy Havn Bryggehotell

(Kjerringøy Harbour Quayside Hotel) Modern hotel and conference centre in the heart of Kjerringøy harbour, a stone’s throw away from Kjerringøy Trading Post. Spacious and comfortable rooms, all of which have a balcony and a fantastic view of the islands, the fjord and the Lofoten Islands in the distance. 9 modern, high standard seaside cabins with room for 6 people and the same lovely view.

In our restaurant you can enjoy, amongst other things, high quality local ingredients prepared by enthusiastic hands. Reception rooms in rustic surroundings to seat up to 150 people. Open all year round when booked in advance. 1 76 30 38 22 / 970 43 815 8 kjerringoybrygge@gmail.com www.kjerringoybrygge.no

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The camp site is 2 km from the Trading Post and is a perfect starting point for exploring everything that Kjerringøy has to offer. We have 28 beds divided among 7 cabins, from simple 2-person cabins to more well-equipped 6-person cabins. All of them are winter insulated and have electricity. The service ­building offers all the necessary amenities. Our caravan and camper van parks are equipped with power points.

The camp site is open all year round by prior arrangement.

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You will find Kjerringøy’s own boatbuilder at the Zahlfjøsen barn.

Follow the sound of the riveting hammer and the smell of tar.

See how Nordland-type boats, traditional rowing boats, wherries and barges are made. Advance booking of guided tours and talks, almost all year round.

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The supermarket has a well-stocked selection of groceries in addition to a bicycle and canoe rental service. We also sell fishing permits and are football pools and lottery agents. Cafe with seating for 24 guests where light meals and home-made cakes and pastries are served.

Opening times: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00. Saturday 09:00 – 16:00. Sunday 13:00 – 15:00 (Summer 13:00 – 17:00).

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Kjerringøy harbour has a new breakwater and marina. 50 metres of marina space has been reserved for visitors and is within walking distance of most of the local amenities. Fuel on sale for both boats and cars. Service rooms for visitors include a kitchen, laundry room, shower and toilet. Adapted to suit wheelchair users. The harbour foreman can provide tips about slipway use and boat rental, including skippers for hire and fishing tackle.

1 415 63 368 / See notice board on the quay.

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Welcome to Saltstraumen Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom.

Sea fishing, sea eagle safaris and historical adventures in the world’s strongest tidal current. See one of the wonders of the world at close quarters, as an onlooker on the shore, or in a boat with a local guide.

The phenomenon occurs every 6 hours when almost 400 million cubic metres of water pass through the 3 km long and 150 metre wide strait between the Saltenfjord and the Skjerstadfjord at speeds of up to 20 knots. If you stay in Saltstraumen, we guarantee you a visit that will be hard to forget.

Tide tables are available at www.visitbodo.com

Daily trips to Saltstraumen

Polar Tours offers daily trips from Bodø to Saltstraumen with guiding in 8 different languages. These trips are available all year round and start from the Hurtigruten docks at 12.30, returning at 3 pm.

Please contact us in advance if you want to be picked up at your hotel.

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Pluscamp Saltstraumen

The perfect starting point for the cheerful fisherman.

Fantastic countryside and wonderful hiking terrain by the world’s strongest maelstrom.

A pleasant, peaceful and children friendly camp site.

20 cabins and 60 caravan parks. Wireless internet.

1 +47 75 58 75 60 8 salcampi@online.no

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Saltstraumen Divers’ Camp

Enjoy fantastic diving in Saltstraumen in the company of our experienced guides.

Classes, tank filling, equipment rental and snorkelling.

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We wish you a warm welcome.

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Kjelen Kafe Fish Restaurant

The café is situated in the heart of Saltstraumen and has the best view and fishing spots in the area. Fish menu, a la carte, and our speciality “møsbrømlefse”, a special warm pastry with brown cheese sauce.

The premises are available for rent during the winter.

Open: Daily from May 1 - mid September

Joker Saltstraumen

Groceries, fishing tackle, bank service, pools and lottery, Rikstoto (horse race betting), fishing and hunting permits.

Open: 09:00–21:00. Sunday: 12:00–21:00 Summer: 09:00-22:00.

1 75 58 71 84 8 joker.saltstraumen@ngbutikk.net

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Enjoy a refreshing shower at Bodø airport!

The showers are located on the ground floor of the terminal building.

The service costs NOK 50,- for 30 minutes. Coins are accepted as payment.

We also offer meeting room rental, left luggage services, assistance and the safe-keeping of lost property.For further details of our services at Bodø Airport, please visit www.avinor.no/bodo Avinor Bodø Airport wishes you a pleasant stay in Bodø and the county of Nordland.

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The Culture Route, Rv 812 – Misvær/Skjerstad The Culture Route, Rv 812, cuts through narrow valleys, across mountains and through scenic coastal countryside. Past and present are found side by side. Cultural monuments abound, including burial mounds, ruins and other traces of settlement dating thousands of years back in time. People have made a living here on what nature has to offer. This is how traditions are made. The road passes unobtrusive and often unpainted Pite-Sámi farmsteads set against the mountains in the south, fisherman-farmer smallholdings along the fjord and stately skipper’s residences at Ljønes and in Breivik.

The Herb Garden in Tofte

The herb garden is located in Misvær’s beautiful cultural landscape. Enjoy the scent and taste of the herbs in the herb garden, or in the Vikkastua lounge, together with a light lunch and baking from the wood-fired bakery oven. Our shop offers many exciting products made from herbs and honey. Groups may order food and drink all year round. See map on page 22.

Opening times: see www.urtehagenptofte.blogspot.com Location: Oppegård, 400m from Misvær town centre.

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Bopro AS, Skjerstad Husflidsverkstedet - Home Crafts Workshop Sale of locally produced knitwear, fur rugs and other home craft products. See map on page 22.

Open: Mon.-Fri., 08:00-15:30.

Location: The Culture Route, Fv812, Sandkollen, 15 km from Misvær town centre.

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Mountain walks near Bodø Mountainous Bodø municipality offers wonderful wilderness opportunities. There are 120 peaks above 700 m in height, and 30 peaks that tower more than 1000 m. You can choose between easy walks and demanding rock climbing. The list below describes some of the most popular mountaintops. If you want more detailed information, please contact the local rambler’s association (Bodø og Omegns Turistforening).

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favourite amongst residents. The path goes from Mount Rønvik.

After a relatively easy walk, you are rewarded by a magnificent view, especially of Landegode and the open stretch of sea known as the Vestfjord. The road up from the Maskinisten recreation area is closed to vehicles.

Saltstraumen, and then Fv812 toward Misvær. Turn off at Børelva river and c­ ontinue to Børvatnet lake. The beauty of the view is comparable with Per Kalsatind, on the other side of the Åselidalen valley.

u Steigtind (793 m.o.h.) is one of Bodø’s most characteristic ­ ountains, with a fantastic panorama in all directions. Drive m trunk road Fv834 toward Kjerringøy, to Skaug. The last stretch to the summit is rather steep, and you may encounter loose rocks.

But with a little care, you are soon rewarded with an incredible view toward the impressive mountains on Kjerringøy.

i Heggmotind (798 m.o.h.) is reached by driving Rv80 toward Tverlandet, taking the turnoff at the “lake” toward Heggmoen.

There is a faintly visible path up the mountain. From the summit there is a magnificent view in all directions, particularly toward Kjerringøy and the mountains around Valnesfjord.

o Per Kalsatind (1036 m.o.h.) is a mountain with one of the finest views in the entire Bodø region, and one of the most popular.

Of all the peaks above 1000 m, this is the most accessible. Drive Fv17 trunk road past Saltstraumen to Fjell. After a steep and rapid ascent, a wide panorama opens up. From the top of the mountain, your view includes Åselidalen, the town of Bodø, Landegode and the Vestfjord.

a Lurfjelltind (1284 m.o.h.) is situated on the municipal border between Bodø and Beiarn; it is Bodø’s highest mountain. The best starting point for you walk to the top is from Lurfjellhytta lodge, while the easiest route starts from Svartvassetra. Drive Fv17 toward Saltstraumen, then Fv812 toward Misvær.

s Snyfjell (821 m.o.h.). is reached by driving trunk road Fv17 to Saltstraumen, then taking Fv812 until you’re north of the Sandkollen tunnel. The ascent starts out steeply, but gradually becomes easier. You can enjoy a fine view, especially toward Landegode and the Vestfjord, during the entire walk. d Middagshaugen (284 m.o.h.), is a peak on Kjerringøy island, south of the main village of Kjerringøy. It is a popular rambling destination, with an excellent view. A good place to park your car and start your walk is the cemetery in Møldalen.

The path to the summit is ­well-marked, and the last section is rather steep. A good alternative is to start your walk from Kjerringøy vicarage.

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Art Galleries and Museums Bodø Kunstforening (Art Society)

Bodø Art Society is a voluntary organization whose mission is to promote interest in art. The exhibition programme is varied and focussed on relevant contemporary art, and in the art shop you will find gifts within the fields of glass, ceramics, jewellery, graphic art and art cards. The Society also has a collection of works from 1870 up to the present day.

Location: Bodø city centre. 10, Moloveien Opening hours: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 12:00-16:00. Thursday 12:00-18:00. Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday.

Admission to the exhibition: adults NOK 50, members and children under 18 free.

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Nordland Museum, No. 116, Prinsensgate

The Nordland Museum is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Bodø city centre (built in 1903). Come inside and see the exhibition “Our city”, which provides insight into the history of the city from 1816 and up to the present day. The museum can also boast of a 1000 year old silver treasure and exhibitions about Sámi culture in Salten. The dry aquarium in the basement is a listed monument and houses an old interactive exhibition.

The museum also includes a small souvenir shop, a rudimentary café and a play area for the children.

Season: 1 June – 31 August, open Mon-Fri from 11:00-18:00, Sat-Sun, 11:00 - 16:00 Rest of the year: Mon.-Fri. 09:00-15:00 Off-season opening times: Mon-Fri 09:00 to 15:00.

Admission: Adults NOK 50, groups (min 10 pers.) NOK 30 per person. Children and students NOK 10. Visit our web site for further details.

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Bodøgaard presents Northern Norway's biggest private collection of art and cultural artefacts, including works by Oscar Bodøgaard (1923-2011), Ingrid and Harald Bodøgaard, together with several hundred artistic objects, inside and out, by artists from or associated with northern Scandinavia.

Unique icon and ethnographic collection.

In addition to the collections, Gallery Bodøgaard presents ambulant art exhibitions, concerts and various other cultural events. In 2012 a new annex was opened housing top modern meeting rooms, reception rooms and a café with outdoor service overlooking the Bodøelva river.

Opening times: Weekdays 10:00 – 16:00 Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 –18:00 all year round. Visits by groups for guided tours or the rental of the premises must be booked in advance.

Admission: to the exhibitions and collections, Adults NOK 100, children free. Free admission to the café.

Location: approx. 2.5 km from Bodø city centre (on the way to Bodøsjøen). Address: No. 2 Skeidalen 1 456 10 918 8 galleri@bodogaard.no " www.bodogaard.no

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Time-honoured farm – proud traditions.

The farm is situated on the road to Kjerringøy (the Fv 834), approximately 6 miles north of the city of Bodø. The farm buildings are several hundred years old and were formerly the residences of a senior state official and a skipper. During the summer there is a cafe in the old, idyllic main building. It is also possible to join a guided tour. Interesting Iron Age monuments are found in the vicinity.

Season: 2 June - 26 August. Fri.-Sun.: 11:00-17:00. A number of activities will be arranged throughout the season. Visit our website for further details.

Prices for guided tour: Adults NOK 40, groups of min. 10 persons: NOK 30 per person. Children and students: NOK 10 1 75 53 23 05 / 75 50 35 00 8 post@nordlandsmuseet.no www.nordlandsmuseet.no

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Siggerud Gallery

Gallery and frame-maker’s in Bodø. The gallery displays works by well-known Norwegian artists including Karl Erik Harr, Eva Harr, Bjørg Thorhallsdottir, Gunn Vottestad, Dagfinn Bakke, Runi Langum, amongst others. The Siggerud Gallery also runs a similar business in Fauske.

Location: Bodø city centre, No. 12, Dronningensgt.

Opening times: Weekdays 11:00 – 16:00, Thursdays: 11:00 – 18:00, Saturdays: 11:00 – 15:00 1 907 29 176 8 olrei-s@online.no www.gallerifauske.no

Bodøsjøen, The open air department of the Nordland Museum The museum is a popular spot for outings among the people of Bodø. The grounds were purchased by the Nordland Museum in 1938 and all the buildings there have been relocated from various other places in Nordland. In the boathouses we find the Nordland Museum’s boat collection. The big grey boathouse houses the country’s only genuine Nordland Jekt, the ”Anna Karoline”. She was built in 1876 and brought ashore here in Bodøsjøen in 1959. The ”jekt” were cargo vessels used to carry stockfish and other goods to Bergen for over 400 years. ­Mid-summer event with a range of activities. Guided tours ­available on request. Nordland Museum 1 75 50 35 00 8 post@nordlandsmuseet.no www.nordlandsmuseet.no

Welcome to The Norwegian aviation museum

Explore the fascinating history of aviation.

See famous and infamous aircraft like the Spitfire, the Starfighter and the U-2 spy plane at close quarters.

Flight simulator - Café - Museum shop Opening times: 15/6–12/8: Monday–Sunday 10:00–18:00. Rest of the year: Monday–Friday 10.00–18.00, Saturday–Sunday 11.00–17.00 Tel: (+47) 75 50 78 50 www.luftfart.museum.no

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Bodø cathedral was completed in 1956. A 12 metre stained glass window, 10 tapestries from Nordland, and a rose window decorate the beautiful interior. The cathedral is built as a basilica in the Gothic style. It was designed by the architects Blakstad & Munthe Kaas and was one of the first churches in Norway to have a detached steeple. The cathedral is open Tue-Fri 12.00pm3.00am from mid June to end of August. Free admission.

Bodin church

The church is 3 km from the town centre and was built around 1240. The aisle was added in 1784, and the Renaissance pulpit dates back to 1650. One of the real treasures of the church is the original baroque altar piece from 1670, which portrays Biblical persons and events. The church received a new organ in 2003. Free admission. Service every Sunday at 11 am.

Open: late June – mid August, Tues–Fri 10am–3pm.

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This church, built in 1997, was designed by Reidar Berg. The interior is round, while the roof and ceiling are cruciform, opening the circle in the four directions of the compass. The alter piece is made of glass, and over the stone baptism font placed in the very centre of the church hangs a glass sculpture

by Gunnar Torvund. The candlesticks and processional cross are made of glass as well. A new organ produced by Ryde & Berge was installed in 2002. The font is made of natural stone from Gildeskål. Ecclesiastical textiles by Ann Rasmussen. The work of art ”Planeten” bby Evelyn Scoobie in the churchyard.

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The church was originally built in 1886 by Eliseus Hansen.

However, because of poor foundations it was dismantled in 1903 and moved to its present location. The church contains 4 stained glass windows by Borger Hauglid, and a font made of local Fauske marble which dates from 1953. The two church bells are from 1885. The pulpit and altar area are said to have been created by Kristian Nilsen from Fjell and Kristian Jakobsen from Kodvåg. The altar piece was painted and gilded by Theodor Madsen. The organ was built in Norway in 1967 and has 16 voices. Its front is from the church’s original 200 300 organ built in 1904. $? ?

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Misvær Kirke

Kirken ligger like ved Rv812 i Misvær, og ble innviet i 1912.

Det er en enkel og vakker trekirke, som har vært gjenstand for stor dugnadsinnsats fra bygdas folk. Altertavlen er malt av Ola Abrahamsen.

1 km unna ligger Korshuset på Mohus – et stabbur, ca. 400 år gammelt, innvendig dekorert med akantusranker.

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St. Eystein’s Catholic church

The church is about 400 metres from Bodø Airport. This is a modern church from 1983 that accommodates 150 persons.

The church has a beautiful altar made of marble from the local quarry at Fauske, beautiful stained glass windows, furnishings decorated with wood carvings, and an excellent organ. About 250 Catholics of many different nationalities live in Bodø. The priest lives in the vicarage just behind the church. A Catholic school is located adjacent to the church. The church is open daily, during the daytime. Mass is held every Sunday at 11am, as well as Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm. 1 +47 75 52 17 83.

On Thursdays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 9 am, Mass is held at the chapel of the convent of the Dominican Sisters, situated some 50 m behind the church.

For information and to order Mass, please call 1 +47 414 57 401

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Skjerstad church

The church is situated on a hill with a view of the surrounding area. There has probably been a church at the site for the last 1000 years. Today’s church is built in a mediaeval style, designed by architect Arnstein Arneberg, and consecrated in 1959. The nave of the church seats 450 persons.

Nearby the church there are tombstones that date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, some of the oldest in Northern Norway.

There is also a copy of a mediaeval cross with equidistant arms, the only one of its kind found north of Ålesund. Turnoff at RV812, 6 km.

Kjerringøy church

The new Kjerringøy church was consecrated in 1883. The ­furnishings are a mix of old and new. The oldest furnishings are from the 1600s.

In the portal there is a large collection box and two sacrificial wall plaques. The smaller plaque bears the date 1730. Inside the church there is a collection bowl from 1760 which was used for the collection. Especially treasured is the blackboard next to the pulpit, which bears the date 1601 and was restored by Oscar Bodøgaard in 1974. Christian Bø painted the altar piece in 1885.

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AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY Lofoten is one of the world’s most beautiful ­destinations. This majestic archipelago abounds with spectacular, dramatic and breathtaking nature adventures. If you take the seaward approach, you will be fascinated by your meeting with Lofoten’s mountain wall, towering monumentally in the west, and have the opportunity of enjoying any number of other enchanting titbits of north Norwegian nature.

Our new, comfortable and environmentally friendly ferries can carry an incredible 120 cars, and on board you will find something for everyone, young and old.

Welcome aboard!

Tel: +47 908 20 700 www.lofotfergene.no Fergebooking@torghatten-nord.no

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Food and Drink, Out on the Town Business

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Big Horn Steakhouse

Location: Havnegata 1, 8006 Bodø.

The best steak in town! New and exciting tastes on the menu. A part of Bodø’s oldest restaurant house. See advert on page 3

1 +47 75 52 15 40 www.bighorn.no

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Bjørk

Location: City centre, Hålogalandsgata 5

Bloom Folkbar

1 +47 977 77 900 www.bloomfolkbar.no Location: City centre, Sjøgata 1

Bryggerikaia

1 +47 75 52 58 08 www.bryggerikaia.no

Café du verden

Location: City centre, Sjøgata 12 1 +47 75 52 26 88 www.cafeduverden.no

Bar & Culture Scene. Informal. Gallery. Food and drink. Ample beer and drinks menu.

Location: Norsk Luftfartsmuseum

Coffees, cakes, sandwiches, light meals and 1 +47 75 50 78 71 www.luftfart.museum.no freshly made waffles

Café Gidsken

Café serving traditional fare. “Probably Salten’s best ‘møsbrømlefse’ (rich griddle cakes)”. Fully licensed.

1 +47 75 51 83 03 www.bertnesgeosenter.no Open: Mon–Fri.: 09.00–18.00. Sat.: 09.00–16.00.

Mini culture centre, concerts, art exhibitions, Location: Sjøgata 18, 8006 Bodø debates, distinctive interior, “down-to-earth" 1 +47 979 46 352 www.damadi.as Open: daily 20:00-03:00, Fridays 16:00-03:00 Cosy, old style café serving home-made Location: City centre, Kongens gt. 27. ­ecological food. Open: Mon-Fri.: 08.001 +47 75 52 78 60 www.farmorsstue.no 18.00, Sat.: 10.00-16.00.

Location: Bertnes Geo-Senter, Bertnes

Café Mineral Dama Di Kunst, Kaos & Bar Farmors Stue

Location: Sjøgata street, beneath the town square

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Java Kaffebar

Location: City Nord 1 +47 930 71 900 www.utibodo.no Location: Ripnes, Saltstraumen

Kjelen Kafé

1 +47 75 58 75 29

MS Gamle Salten

1 +47 815 21 116 Location: City Nord

Lille Café

1 +47 464 43 500 www.utibodo.no

Løvolds Kafeteria

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Location: Torvkaia, City centre

Location: City centre, Tollbugata 9 1 +47 75 52 02 61 www.lovold.no

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Business

Location/Telephone/Web Location: City centre, 2nd floor of the Glasshuset 1 +47 75 52 24 80 www.monamibodo.no

Mon Ami Restauranter

Mon Ami Restaurants - An oasis of ­temptation in a charming atmosphere.

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Unique Brazilian grill concept where our ­passadores cut the meat straight off the spit. (part of Bodø’s oldest restaurant house) 1 +47 75 59 01 00 www.restauranthus.no Location: Torget (City Square), Bodø city centre Coffee, lunch, dinner, concerts; a little bit of everything in the heart of Bodø city centre.

1 +47 75 52 01 11 www.utibodo.no Outdoor service, too.

Location: City centre, Havnegata 1

Passadores Churrascaria Paviljongen

Location: City centre, Storgata 3

Peppes Pizza

1 +47 75 52 22 25 www.peppes.no Location: City centre, Sjøgata 14

Public

1 +47 977 15 141 www.utibodo.no

Restaurant Smak

Location: City centre, Dronningensgt. 26

SydØst Restaurant & Bar

Location: City centre, Jakhelln Brygge 1 +47 75 54 00 30 www.utibodo.no

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Shopping in Bodø Whether you are seeking vibrant shopping malls or small, select ­speciality shops, you will find most of what you need in Bodø, ­including everything from hand made applied art and ecological foods, to hot fashions, shoes, second-hand books, precious stones, spa venues and massages.

Grocer’s/Supermarkets:* Weekdays 07.00/08.00/09.00 – 22.00/23.00, Saturdays 07.00/08.00/09.00 – 20.00/22.00/23.00, Sundays: Closed *Some grocer’s stores are open after normal hours and on Sundays.

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General Opening Times: Shops: Monday-friday: 09.30/10.00 – 17.00, Thursday: 09.30/10.00 – 17.00/18.00, Saturday: 10.00 – 14.00/15.00.

Opening times may vary from shop to shop, depending on which groups of customers they seek to target.

Shopping Malls: Weekdays 09.00/10.00 - 20.00/21.00, Saturdays 09.00/10.00 – 18.00/19.00

Shop Kjolesalongen AS Bertnes Geo-Senter Ludvigs Bruktbokhandel

Location / Telephone/Web

What you can buy there:

Location: No. 56 Kongensgt, near the police station

Ladies’ wear for all occasions. Wedding department.

Quality/branded goods. Free parking.

1 75 53 50 40

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Location: Bertnes, on the RV80 approx. 9 km from Bodø city centre Stone shop, jewellery workshop, gem cutter’s, minerals and sports trophies. Café serving traditional fare.

1 75 51 83 03 www.bertnesgeosenter.no

Location: Dronningens gt. 42, Opposite the library. www.seriemesteren.no

Anything you can read, see or listen to. Old and new.

Online store: www.seriemesteren.no

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Transport Further information about bus, passenger boat and ferry schedules is available at www.177nordland.no.

You may also like to download the timetable app for smart phones, search for: 177 Nordland.

For information about timetables by phone, please ring 177 when you are in Nordland, or (+47) 75 77 24 10 when elsewhere.

Air Travel

Bodø Airport is located just 2 km outside of the city centre. There are many direct flights to other Norwegian airports including many daily flights to Oslo.

There are also daily flights to Trondheim, the Helgeland coast, Lofoten and Tromsø.

During the summer there are several flights a week to and from Bergen.

Trains

Bodø is the most northerly destination on the Norwegian railway.

There are daily morning and evening trains to/from Trondheim/ Oslo. From Bodø/Fauske, there are bus connections to Narvik, with train connections to Sweden.

Opening hours, NSB Salg Bodø (train station ticket office): ­Mon-Fri 09:10-16:10. Closed on Sat-Sun. and holidays.

Waiting room: Mon-Fri 07:30-09:10 pm, Sat. 09:00–21:10, Sun. 09:00-09.10. It is also possible to purchase tickets from the ticket machine in the waiting room. Ticket office: 1 23 62 17 90.

For information about tickets and reservations, please call 1 815 00 888 or www.nsb.no

The fast passenger boat service is very good. Choose between daily round trips among the fantastic isles and skerries around Bodø, or explore fascinating places in Helgeland, Steigen and the Lofoten Islands. A marvellous area for island hopping. Why not combine your boat trip with cycling, hiking, canoeing, kayaking or fishing?

Further information and tickets: The Central Terminal in Bodø, No. 3 Sjøgt., 1 +47 917 14 203 8 ekspedisjonen@thn.no or Nordland county travel info 1 177 www.torghatten-nord.no See ad p. 35

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Fast Passenger Boats

Car Ferries

The Hurtigrute Ships

The popular car ferry will make your journey between Bodø and the Lofoten Islands (Moskenes) a lot easier. Some of the sailings also visit the islands of Værøy and Røst. It is possible to make reservations for vehicles and/or parties all year round on the internet at www.torghatten-nord.no or at the ferry booking office on: 1 +47 908 20 700

Bodø is daily port of call for the north and southbound Hurtigrute vessels. The northbound ship stops in Bodø from 12:30 to 15:00, the southbound vessel from 13:30 to 16:00.

It takes 4 and 6 hours respectively to travel north to Stamsund and Svolvær. It takes 24 hours to Tromsø and 48 hours to the North Cape (Honningsvåg).

Contact/information, Hurtigruten: www.hurtigruten.com, 1 970 57 030 Booking: 1 810 30 000 8 booking@hurtigruten.no

Further information, Torghatten Nord AS (Ltd): 1 908 20 700 8 fergebooking@thn.no eller ruteopplysning for Nordland 1 177.

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Buses

Polar Tours

Local and long-distance bus timetables are also available from the central terminus (Sentrumsterminalen) at No. 3, Sjøgata, Bodø.

There are also daily bus services between Bodø and Skellefteå (Sweden), with the exception of Saturdays.

Nordland County travel info 1 177.

Chartered tours: Polar Tours runs chartered tours to suit the customer’s requirements. Our coaches seat up to 51 passengers.

Contact us for a non-binding offer.

1 75 56 30 00 8 post@polartours.no For further information, please visit our web site www.polartours.no

Car hire / Motor homes Business

Location

AVIS Bilutleie

Nyholmsgt.7 / Bodø Airport Bodø Airport

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Små og store personbiler, elbiler, minibusser, vare-/lastebiler og hengere.

948 04 333

www.budget.no

Passenger cars, electric cars, minibuses, delivery vans/lorries and trailers.

Europcar Bilutleie

Stormyrvn 35 (Statoil 75 52 91 40 Stormyra)/Bodø Airport

www.europcar.no

Passenger cars of all sizes, vans.

Hertz Bilutleie

Jordbruksveien 41/ Bodø Airport

www.hertz.no

Passenger cars, delivery vans, minibuses.

75 54 84 00

Bodø - Væran - Ytre Gildeskål

Feel free to visit our wonderful world!

Try a fantastic round trip on a fast passenger boat among Bodø’s beautiful isles and ­skerries. Several daily departures from Bodø.

For further information, please visit our web site www.thn.no

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Longitude: 14˚23’ East Latitude: 67˚17’ North Population: 49 040 (01.10.2012) First known resident of Bodø: Carl Johan Gerss Important commercial activities:Trade, defence, transport,

health services, education, and local administration.

No. of voluntary org. and societies: 500 Midnight sun: June 2nd – July 10th Polar night: Dec. 15th-29th Mean temperature: 4.6˚ C Average July temperature: 13.6˚ C Average January temperature: -2.1˚ C Distribution of acreage: Arable land: 6.1 %

Woodland: 22.8 % Other: 71.1 %

Mountains:

Lurfjelltind: 1284 m Børvasstindene: (up to) 1176 m Steigtind: 793 m Heggmotind: 798 m

Main roads and distances Svolvær

Largest islands: Landegode:

30 km2 Straumøya: 29 km2 Knaplundsøya: 6,3 km2 5 km E10

Saltstraumen: the world’s strongest maelstrom.

Every six hours, 400 mill m3 of water rushes through a narrow sound.

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Gåsvatnan reserve* 53.1 km Karlsøyvær nature reserve 50 km2 Bliksvær nature reserve 49 km2 Strandå and Os countryside reserve 16.7 km2 Østerdalen reserve* 13.6 km2 Strandåvassbotn nature reserve 6.3 km2 Ljønesøya nature reserve 3.5 km2 Saltfjellet Svartisen National Park* 1,9 km2 Myrnesset nature reserve 0.2 km2 2

* Applies to the part of the conservation zone situated within the boundaries of the borough of Bodø. The world’s largest breeding stock of white-tailed eagles is found in and around Bodø.

120 min

Moskenes

36 km

Kjerringøy

Fv834

Røst

Misten 10 min Festvåg

28 km Fv17

33 km

Saltstraumen

90 km

Ørnes

Fv812

39 km

54 km

Skarberget 25 min Bognes

26 km

Ulvsvåg E6 142,5 km

Rv80

Fauske

52 km

29 km

Misvær 36 km

Rognan

Beiarn

150 km 28 km Jektvik-Kilboghamn 60 min

Brønnøysund

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Forøy-Ågskaret 10 min

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Bodø

Conservation areas:

Lødingen

E10

Mo i Rana

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Trondheim

© Leon Karlsen Johannessen

www.visitbodo.com

A Brief History of Bodø The massive herring fisheries turned Bodø's urban community upside down in the 1860s, with people ­flocking to the city. Bodø was razed to the ground by German bombers in 1940. Most of the city was reduced to rubble in just two and a half hours, and rebuilt in the course of a few post-war years.

Prior to the bombing in 1940 The idea of a market town in Nordland was by no means new, and work on realising the project had been going on for several years, with the first Bishop of the Nordlandene, Mathias Bonsak Krogh, as the most prominent driving force. From a population of 55 (!) male inhabitants in 1816, the town grew very slowly until the mid 1860s. Then the big herring fisheries turned Bodø's urban community upside down. Up until 1874 enormous amounts of big herring were caught and sold at incredibly good prices. When the big herring disappeared, the subsequent fat herring fisheries ensured continued economic growth. People flocked to the town and in 1875 the population had reached 1,478. Ten years later it was no less than 2,695.

Bodø razed to the ground by German bombers - and rebuilt in just a few years On 27 May 1940, Bodø was razed to the ground by German bombers. In just two and a half hours, most of the city had been reduced to rubble, and over 400 of the city's 600 ­buildings had been completely destroyed. In just a few post-war years, however, Bodø was reconstructed. Not only was the city completely changed, it also underwent a process of rapid development and growth which makes it natural to consider reconstruction as a watershed in a broader sense, too.

County Centre Bodø gradually became the county metropolis. In 1968 the borough of Bodø merged with the borough of Bodin, which

had already incorporated Kjerringøy in 1964. At the same time, this centre of settlement on the north-western side of the Bodø peninsula, with a population of 14,000, expanded from covering an area of 2.2 km2 to one of 920 km2. This "new" Borough of Bodø had a population of no less than 27,575. A "big city"

by North Norwegian standards. On 1 January 2005, the former borough of Skjerstad was incorporated into the borough of Bodø and with that the population grew to over 44,000.

Bodø as hosting authority Bodø hosts over 30 state concerns and offices, the biggest being the County Governor’s office, Defence Command North Norway, Bodø Military Airport and the University of Nordland. Bodø also houses the Nordland County Council administration. Bodø has gradually developed into a modern service and communications centre. It is a city characterised by educational institutions (over 4,500 students), the Armed Forces, health services and trade, and not least transport, travel and tourism.

International attention Bodø has twice been the centre of international attention: The first time was in 1818 in connection with the "Bodø Affair" which was to prove so humiliating for the Norway/Sweden Union. A smuggling incident caused diplomatic complications with England and ended with the Union having to pay a substantial fine. On 1 May 1960, Bodø was once again to steal the news agencies' headlines when an American U-2 spy plane bound for Bodø was shot down over Soviet territory, putting world peace in jeopardy for a time.

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Practical Information EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

drainage Stations for mobile Toilets

Police: 112 Fire: 110 Medical Assistance 113

Rønvik Veiservice, Rønvikleira, 1 75 55 00 00 Tverlandet Veiservice, Tverlandet, 1 75 50 77 40

DOCTOR'S SURGERY / EMERGENCY ROOM (ER)

Rønvik Veiservice, Rønvikleira, 1 75 55 00 00 Ess-partner AS, No. 1 Rønvikfjæra, 1 75 58 68 78

The ER telephone line is open 24 hours a day. The surgery is open from 15:30 – 08:00 on weekdays. Otherwise 24 hours a day.

Location: Bodø Spektrum, Plassmyrveien.

1 75 55 70 00.

Police

Gas for caravans/ camper vans

luggage deposit boxes Bodø Railway Station: Open Monday to Friday 07:30-21:10 pm, Saturday 09:00-21:10 and Sunday 09:00– 21:10.

Bodø police station is located at No. 81 Kongens gt., 8006 Bodø.

Central Terminal: Open Monday to Friday 07:00-21:00, Saturday 09:00-21:00, Sunday 12:00 –21:00.

Bank services

Bodø Airport: Open Monday to Friday 04:00-01:00, Saturday 04:00-18:00, Sunday 04:00-01:00. 1 75 54 58 00.

In Bodø the most common currencies can be exchanged at the Post Office Bank at No. 9, Havnegata (see map on p. 20). Open Mon.-Fri. 09:00-17:00, Sat.10:00 -15:00. There are cash machines at several locations throughout the city and at the shopping centres

Bicycle Hire Bodø Tourist Information Centre 1 75 54 80 00 www.visitbodo.com ICA Nær Sirilund, Kjerringøy 1 75 51 13 00 / 918 57 800

Bratten Activity Park 1 75 59 32 77 / 417 64 737 www.bratten.no

BOAt HIRE Pluscamp Saltstraumen, Saltstraumen 1 75 58 75 60 / 900 98 362 www.saltstraumen-camping.no

Parking There are two parking zones in central Bodø.

Green Zone: parking fee per hour, no time limit, 08:00–16:00 (08:00–15:00).

Red Zone: parking fee per hour, one hour limit, 08:00–16:00 (08:00–15:00 ). Some private parking lots are more expensive than the public ones and fees apply 24 hours a day.

Long term parking for a fee: Bodø Airport and the Bodø Terminal at the Hurtigrute docks.

Camper van parking (fee payable): Kvartal 99, near the County Council administration building Rønvik Veiservice, Rønvikleira, 1 +47 75 55 00 00 Indoor Car Parks The Glasshuset (the glass arcade) is open 06:00–21:00.

The Sentrumsgården is open 24 hours a day.

Bodø PUBLIC LIBRARY Public library with books, newspapers, periodicals, local history, internet, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs for adults and children.

Open: Mon.-Sat. (summer Mon.-Fri.).

1 75 55 61 00 5 75 55 61 08 8 post@bodo.folkebibl.no www.bodo.folkebibl.no

ICA Nær Sirilund, Kjerringøy 1 75 51 13 00 / 918 57 800 Bratten Activity Park 1 75 59 32 77 / 417 64 737

www.bratten.no

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CANOE HIRE

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Pay Phones

WASH ROOMS

Pay phones accept either coins or phone cards. Phone cards are sold at most kiosks and in some shops. To make international calls from Norway, dial 00 + country code + telephone number.

The Port Authority service building (on the ground floor of Molostua, by the breakwater) offers a number of facilities for visitors, including showers, WC and washing machines 1 +47 908 98 020.

Open 08:00-23:00. If locked, please call the number posted on the door.

timetables and schedules for Nordland: 1 177 If you are ringing from anywhere other than Nordland, please call 1 (+47) 75 77 24 10 or visit www.177nordland.com

TOLL ROADS An electronic toll station has been set up at Godøystraumen on the road from Saltstraumen to Tverlandet (Fv 17). NOK 20 per passage for vehicles under 3500 kg, NOK 40 for those over.

At Strømsnes on the road between Bodø and Fauske (the Fv 80), NOK 26 per passage for vehicles under 3500 kg, NOK 52 for those over. (Discount for AutoPASS holders).

You can also pay on the internet, in cash at selected service stations, or on receipt of an invoice. Further information on toll stations is available at www.veipakkesalten.no.

Arrangements are also available for foreign visitors to Norway, please see ”Visitors Payment” at www.autopass.no

waiting rooms Waiting rooms at the ferry/Hurtigrute terminal Open 24 hours a day all year round. The waiting rooms are ­monitored by closed circuit TV. Bodø Railway Station: Monday to Friday 07:30-21:10, Saturday 09:00-21:10, Sunday 09:00-21:10.

The Central Terminal: Monday to Friday 07:00-21:10, Saturday 09:00 -21:00, Sunday 12:00 -21:00.

general information about Northern Norway NordNorsk Reiseliv AS / Northern Norway Tourist Board 1 +47 901 77 500 8 post@nordnorge.com www.nordnorge.com

other tourist information centres in Nordland 1 75 01 80 00 Brønnøysund 1 75 01 80 00 Mosjøen 1 75 04 45 00 Sandnessjøen 1 75 13 92 00 Mo i Rana 1 75 75 48 88 Meløy 1 76 07 05 75 Svolvær, Lofoten Sortland, Vesterålen 1 76 11 14 80 1 958 76 306 Hamsuns Rike 1 76 96 56 00 Narvik

www.visithelgeland.com www.visithelgeland.com www.visithelgeland.com www.visithelgeland.com www.visitmeloy.no www.lofoten.info www.visitvesteralen.com www.hamsuns-rike.no www.destinationnarvik.com

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table reservations

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Bryggerikaia is a quality restaurant, bar and night club located in the old brewery house right in the centre of Bodø. The restaurant offers fresh seasonally inspired food with a great variety

night bar

of traditional fish and meat dishes, salads and desserts. Live music on Friday-Saturday.

You will not find a better place to dine in Bodø.

Welcome to Bryggerikaia!

Sjøgaten 1, 8006 Bodø | Monday-Saturday 11:00-03:30, Sunday from 12:00 | www.bryggerikaia.no