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GUIDE 2014

BODØ AND SALTEN

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THIS BROCHURE WAS PUBLISHED BY: Visit Bodø P.O. Box 514, Tollbugata 13, N-8001 Bodø Tel. 75 54 80 10 – www.visitbodo.com PRODUCTION • Editing completed February 2014 • Circulation: 80,000 copies • Languages: Norwegian, English, German and French • Project Manager: Cecilie Nordvik, Visit Bodø • Layout/Design: Tore Schöning Olsen, NordNorsk Reiseliv AS / Forretningstrykk AS • PRINTED BY: Stibo Graphic A/S • Cover photo: Sindre Nedrevåg, Rune Nilsen, Gaute Frøystein, Tommy Andreassen, Bjørn Erik Olsen, Ernst Furuhatt.

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WELCOME TO BODØ 6

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Location, opening times

7 WHAT’S ON IN BODØ AND SALTEN Events 10 ACTIVITIES Holiday adventures, walks, mountain rambling

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14 ATTRACTIONS Sights, galleries and museums, churches, shopping 20 OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION

List of accommodations 22 FOOD AND DRINK, NIGHTLIFE

List of venues 26 MAP

Map of Bodø city centre

VISITING BODØ AND SALTEN 28 KJERRINGØY © HELGE GRØNMO

30 SALTSTRAUMEN 32 VÆRAN 33 MISVÆR AND SKJERSTAD 34 FAUSKE – ADVERTISEMENT 36 STEIGEN – ADVERTISEMENT 37 GILDESKÅL – ADVERTISEMENT

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GENERAL INFO 40 NATIONAL PARKS

National parks in the Bodø area 42 RECOMMENDED OUTINGS

Bodø as a base for your holiday activities 44 TRANSPORT

Information for travellers

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46 PRACTICAL INFO

Useful facts, key to symbols 48 FACTS ABOUT BODØ

Facts and figures, the history of Bodø

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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, ­paragliding, 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…

TOURIST INFORMATION We offer a guide service.

Visitors’ address: Tollbugata 13 P.O.Box 319, NO-8001 Bodø, Tel.: +47 75 54 80 00 E-mail: turistinfo@bodo.kommune.no

OPENING HOURS HEAD OFFICE BODØ Off season, Mon.-Fri. 9am to 3.30pm. Sat. and Sun.: Closed Summer season: Mon-Fri. 9am-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. noon-8pm.

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

SALTSTRAUMEN (Pluscamp Saltstraumen)

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.

KJERRINGØY TRADING POST

Tourist Information open from mid-June to mid-August.

Please contact Bodø Tourist Information for opening hours.

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.

FAUSKE TOURIST INFORMATION

SULITJELMA Sulitjelma Turistsenter, Daja, 8230 Sulitjelma Season: 01.01 - 31.12 – Open: on request Tel.: + 47 954 04 978 E-mail: sulitjelma.turistsenter@sbnett.no www.visitbodo.com/no/fauske

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RAMNFLÅGET – TERJE RAKKE, NORDIC LIFE

Fauske hotell, Storgata 82, 8200 Fauske Season: 01.01-31.12 Open daily: 10.00-17.00 Tel.: +47 75 60 20 14, E-mail: info@visitfauske.no www.visitbodo.com/no/fauske

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WHAT’S ON IN BODØ AND SALTEN? Bodø and Salten offers a wide range of cultural and sporting events together with a number of others like festivals, concerts, handball and football matches, e ­xhibitions, organized walks and markets. Details of what’s going on in Bodø­ are available at www.visitbodo.com.

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BODØ DATE

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18-20 March

NORDLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, WINTER Bodø

A mid-week festival featuring a wide range of classical concerts.

WEBSITE

23–27 April

BODØ INTERNATIONAL ORGAN MUSIC FESTIVAL Bodø

Festival featuring organ and church music. Concerts, master classes and seminars with musicians and instructors of high international standard. Organ course for young people.

19-22 June

BODØ YOGA FESTIVAL Bodø

Yoga festival with instructors and speakers from all over the world, gathered together in the light of the midnight sun.

1–10 August

NORDLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Bodø

Music festival with a classical profile and a large number of premiere performances. Offers unique musical experiences, often in unique surroundings.

22–23 August

THE PARKEN FESTIVAL Bodø

Music festival in Rensåsparken, the park situated only a stone’s throw away from Bodø city centre.

November

BODØ HARDCORE FESTIVAL Bodø

Music festival with an alternative underground profile.

21-25 January

BODØ JAZZ OPEN Bodø

City festival featuring jazz and rhythmic music.

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21 – 29 June

THE MONS PETTER FESTIVAL Sulitjelma

A festival of working class culture based on the distinctive history of Sulitjelma, while at the same time attempting to follow developments up to the present day.

www.monspetter.no

6 – 10 August

FAUSKEDAGAN – FAUSKE FESTIVAL Fauske

Trade and recreation festival with a fun fair, outdoor concerts and special offers in the shops.

www.fauskenytt.no

1 – 7 September

PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK IN FAUSKE Fauske

Focus is on public health this week, and you will find outings, café events, organized walks and lots more on the agenda.

16 – 18 October

SALTENBLUESEN (SALTEN BLUES FESTIVAL) Fauske

Blues festival stretching over a long weekend and featuring local and national performers on stage.

13 – 16 November

“KULTURDAGAN” CULTURE FESTIVAL IN VALNESFJORD Valnesfjord

Scintillating festival featuring local cultural life together with better known performers. Theatre performances, music, food, history, culture and wide range of activities.

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11 – 12 July

NORDFOLDDAGAN FESTIVAL Norfold

Modest festival with recreational activities and a quayside dance.

14 June

MARKET DAY IN BOGEN Bogen

Market stalls, local fare and entertainment.

www.nmfu.no www.biof.no

www.nmfu.no www.parkenfestivalen.no www.bhcf.no www.bodojazzopen.no

FAUSKE WEBSITE

www.fauske.kommune.no/folkehelsearbeid www.blues.fauske.net www.kulturdagan.no

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23 June

MIDSUMMER EVE CELEBRATIONS IN SØRARNØY Sørarnøy

Midsummer Eve Celebrations in Sørarnøy

4 – 6 July

THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE: “DEN MØRKE ARVEN” (DARK LEGACY) Gildeskål Parish

Theatrical performance

11 – 12 July

FISHING FESTIVAL AT ARNØYENE Arnøy

Festival

19 July

FISHING FESTIVAL IN SØRFJORDEN Sørfinnset

Fishing festival

29 July

ST. OLAF’S DAY IN GILDESKÅL Gildeskål Parish

St. Olaf’s Day celebrations

1–2 August

HARBOUR DAY IN NORDFJORDEN Nygårdsjøen

29 August

SALT FESTIVAL OPENING Langsanden, Sandhornøy

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WEBSITE

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www.gildeskal.kirken.no www.facebook.com/Havnedagan

St. Olaf’s Day celebrations

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Welcome to thetil Paradise of the North!

Velkommen Nordens Paradis!

DESIGN: BODØ NU

Welcome to one of Norway’s best well-being centres with an exclusive interior and architecture.

Spektrum Velvære has no less than six different saunas, including a relaxation sauna with therapeutic music and aromatic vapour, Finnish sauna, salt-water vapour sauna and infrared sauna.

Two jacuzzis, one indoor and one outdoor. Heated benches, footbaths, massage showers, tropical rainforest, ice grotto and quiet rooms for relaxation and meditation.

The well-being centre has a bar and is for over 18s only.

Customer-friendly tickets include entry to the water park.

Not to be missed!

Find us at Plassmyrveien 11, opposite the Norwegian Aviation Museum, Bodø.

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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

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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

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NORWAY’S MOST MODERN WATER PARK

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Salten Golfklubb, Myklebostad

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We operate 14 fjordside and mountainside cabins. Like Gjælentunet, with rowing boat. Or Tåkeheimen by Svartisen glacier, Lurfjellhytta on Børvasstindan, or Bjellåvasstua at Saltfjellet mountains.

Bodø & Omegns Turistforening (+47) 75 52 14 13 Sandgata 3, Bodø

Royal Bowling & Biljard (+47) 75 52 88 20 Radisson Blu hotell

Play golf 24 hours a day! We offer an 18hole golf course of amazingly high standard in natural surroundings that are second to none. We wish you a warm welcome.

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Pools of all shapes and sizes. Exercise pool, diving pool (1m, 3m and 5m diving boards), training and therapy pool, children’s pool, wave pool, outdoor pool, 3 water slides.

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Spektrum SPA & Velvære, Plassmyrveien 11, Bodø (+47) 75 59 15 00

12 bowling alleys, 6 billiard tables, 1 snooker table and a 3D golf simulator. Air hockey, car games, flight games, dance games and a Stacker machine. Junior Bowling and Fun Bowling at weekends. Licensed bar (beer and wine).

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One of Norway’s most impressive, with exclusive furniture and architecture. It has 6 different saunas, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, food, quiet room, and is for over 18s only.

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SPA AND WELL-BEING CENTRE

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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. For barbecues you are recommended to bring firewood or cooking gear.

Mount 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.

BODØMARKA 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.

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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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. Keiservarden is visited by cyclists, hikers and paragliders and is also popular as a concert venue.

Top 13 – 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.

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

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. There are also a number of excellent beaches along the Coastal Route. Sandvika beach on the island of Sandhornøya is simply gorgeous.

DID YOU KNOW THAT...

The view from Mount Rønvikfjellet overlooking Landegode, with the midnight sun in the background, is one of Norway’s most widely used motifs of all time.

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WALKS In and around Bodø you will find a wealth of e ­ asily 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.

THE CITY CENTRE AREA 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

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shopping precinct is the Glasshuset arcade, a glass-roofed area of Storgata which houses a wide variety of shops with long opening hours.

NYHOLMS SKANDSE If you have the time, a walk to the fortifications is Nyholms Skandse ­ well worth your while. 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.

SALTSTRAUMEN 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.

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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).

See also www.friluftskart.salten.no for maps showing the ­various routes.

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See also: www.bot.no – www.godtur.no – www.ut.no

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WELCOME TO THE NORWEGIAN AVIATION MUSEUM

Experience the exciting history of aviation.

See famous and notorious aircraft like the U-2 and Spitfire. 3D flight simulator, museum shop, Café Gidsken.

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Multimedia show. ‘Our city’ exhibition, ninthcentury silver treasure, dry aquarium, Sami culture. Summer Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat– Sun 11:00–16:00. Winter Mon–Fri 9:00–15:00.

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Nordlandsmuseet Bodøsjøen, Bodø

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An old farm with noble traditions. Some of the buildings are about 300 years old. Café.

Various activity days in season. Guided tours on request. Open every Fri–Sun 12:00-18:00.

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Bodøgaard kunst & kultur (+47) 75 56 48 00 Skeidalen 2, Bodø

A popular excursion spot for Bodø folk. One of the boathouses contains the last authentic Nordland sloop (‘jekt’), Anna-Karoline. Guided tours on request.

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WELCOME TO LØP GÅRD

Houses one of Norway’s biggest private ­collections of art and culture. Works by ­Oscar, Harald and Ingrid Bodøgaard. Constantly changing exhibitions, concerts, courses, ­receptions. Food served.

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Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, Olav V gate, (+47) 75 50 77 50 Stormyra, Bodø

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ATTRACTIONS 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.

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

THE COASTAL ROUTE 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 www.visitbodo.com

is a wonderfully scenic adventure – perhaps the most beautiful stretch of road in the world. For further information, please visit www.kystriksveien.nog.

NYHOLMS SKANDSE 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 twelvepound 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..

BREMNES FORT 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 approx. 7 km north of Bodø. Take the Rv834.

Kjerringøy Trading Post – See Wonderful Kjerringøy on page 28-29.

Saltstraumen ­– the world’s strongest tidal current. See page 30-31.

Væran – the isles and skerries of Bodø – See page 32.

The Culture Route, Fv 812 – See page 33.

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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.

Tel.: 75 52 23 22 E-mail: post@bodokunst.no www.bodokunst.no

BODØGAARD – ART AND CULTURE 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, 16

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. 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 Tel.: 456 10 918 E-mail: galleri@bodogaard.no www.bodogaard.no

NORDLAND MUSEUM, NO. 116, PRINSENSGATE The Nordland Museum is housed in one of the oldest buil­ dings 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 souvewww.visitbodo.com

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LØP GÅRD FARM 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 Tel.: 75 53 23 05 / 75 50 35 00 E-mail: post@nordlandsmuseet.no www.nordlandsmuseet.no

SIGGERUD GALLERY Gallery and frame-maker’s in Bodø. The gallery displays works by well-known Norwegian artists including Karl Erik Harr, Eva www.visitbodo.com

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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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Harr, Bjørg Thorhallsdottir, Gunn Vottestad, Dagfinn Bakke, Runi Langum, amongst others. The Siggerud Gallery also runs a s­ imilar 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 Tel.: 907 29 176 E-mail: 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 Tel.: 75 50 35 00 E-mail: post@nordlandsmuseet.no www.nordlandsmuseet.no Norwegian Aviation Museum – See Attractions on page 14 and advert on page 21.

Kjerringøy Trading Post – See Wonderful Kjerringøy on page 29.

Zahlfjøsen Barn – See Wonderful Kjerringøy on page 29.

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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 b ­ asilica 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 d ­ etached steeple. The cathedral is open Tue-Fri 12.00pm3.00am from mid June to end of August. Free admission..

The new Kjerringøy church was consecrated in 1883. The f­ urnishings 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.. Det største klenodiet er nok den svarte bokstavaltertavlen ved prekestolen, som bærer årstallet 1601 og ble restaurert av O ­ scar Bodøgaard i 1974. Christian Bø malte altertavlen i Kjerringøy kirke i 1885.

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 p ­ ulpit 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.

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. Tel.: +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 Tel.: +47 414 57 401 .

RØNVIK CHURCH 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 p ­ laced 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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SALTSTRAUMEN CHURCH 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 s­ tained 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 organ built in 1904.

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.

MISVÆR CHURCH The church, located near trunk road Rv812 in Misvær, was consecrated in 1912. It is a simple yet beautiful wooden church, built as a joint effort by the local people. The altarpiece is painted by Ola Abrahamsen. Just 1 km away you find Korshuset at Mohus, a 400 year old storehouse in which the interior is decorated with acanthus leaves. Until the 18th century it was used for religious meetings during the winter.

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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.

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

*Some grocer’s stores are open after normal hours and on Sundays.

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Contact us direct at tel. : (+47) 75 54 70 00 or e-mail: rica.hotel.bodo@rica.no

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USEFUL INFORMATION 1. Tourist Information Bodø, ­­ Visit Bodø 2. The Central Terminal, express buses 3. Local buses 4. Lofoten Car Ferries 5. Hurtigrute docks 6. Waiting room 7. Railway station 8. Bodø Airport 9. Post Office 10. Police Station 11. Marina/Artscape Nordland 12. Nordland County Hospital 13. Nyholms Fort 14. Norwegian Aviation Museum 15. Nordland Museum 16. To Mount Rønvik 17. Bodø Spektrum / Nordlandsbadet / Emergency medical services 18. Aspmyra Stadium 19. Bodø Cathedral 20. Bodin Church 21. St. Eystein’s Catholic Church 22. ­ Nordland Museum – outdoor museum 23. Bodø Kulturhus 24. To Kjerringøy (Fv 834) 25. To Fauske and Saltstraumen 26. To Maskinisten (Keiservarden) 27. Bodøgaard – Art and Culture 28. Bodø Art Society 29. Royal Bowling & Biljard

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMO­DA­ TIONS IN THE CITY ­CENTRE 30. Bodø Hotell 31. Bodøsjøen Camping 32. City Hotell 33. Clarion Collection Hotel Grand 34. Radisson Blu Hotel 35. Rica Hotel Bodø 36. Skagen Hotel 37. Thon Hotel Nordlys 38. Zefyr Hotell 39. M/S Gamle Salten (hotel ship part of the year) 40. Opsahl Gjestegård

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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 H ­ amsun, for the art of Karl Erik Harr and for the songs of Halvdan ­Sivertsen.

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Enjoy the Saltstraumen’s history and natural phenomena with the help of exciting films made both over and under the water. Souvenir shop, Traditional fare served at Raud den Rame.

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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

ANCIENT MONUMENTS NEAR SALTSTRAUMEN 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

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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 f­ ishing gear, the fish are still just as eager to bite today.

At Tuv, Straum and Ripnes you can wander along well-marked trails among unique ancient monuments.

DID YOU KNOW... that Saltstraumen has been elected one the Wild Wonders of Europe due to its impressive marine flora and fauna, and its untamed currents.

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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.

Like a miniature version of the Nordland coast, Væran is perfect for island hopping, sailing and kayaking. This remarkable land­ scape consists of several hundred isles, rocks and skerries. Helligvær alone consists of 365 islands, one for every day of the year.

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THE CULTURE ROUTE RV 812 – MISVÆR/SKJERSTAD The Culture Route, Rv 812, cuts through n ­ arrow valleys, across mountains and through scenic coastal countryside. Past and present are found ­ side by side.

ATTRACTIONS Located in the heart of Misvær’s beautiful cultural landscape. Enjoy the fragrance and taste of herbs in the garden or at the Vikkastua, where light lunches or baking from our wood-fired oven are served.

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.

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DID YOU KNOW… The production of hydroelectric power is notable and that the agricultural sector still plays an important role in the municipality.

The largest employer is Valnesfjord Helsesportsenter with more than 100 employees. It is one of two such rehabilitation institutions in Norway.

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The museum presents the history of one of the country’s biggest industrial companies and a unique mining community. New, unique mineral collection. Every day 11:00–17:00.

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VISIT SJØNSTÅ GÅRD FARM

Group of listed buildings dating back to the 1600s, located at the mouth of the River Sjønståelva.

Guided tours in summer. Contact the management for opening times, group offers and prices. Turn left after the third tunnel on the Fv 830 road to Sulitjelma.

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The municipal centre consists in Fauske town. Here lives a majority of the population. Valnesfjord to the west and Sulitjelma to the east make up the two other population centres of the municipality. Fauske has a long history and tradition as a mining community. For more than 100 years, copper was mined in Sulitjelma – the cradle of Norwegian trade unions can be found here. In Valnesfjord too, there were for a period iron mining activities. There are various marble quarries in the municipality. The best renowned marble is called Norwegian Rose and can among other places be found in the UN headquarters in New York.

There are two national parks within the municipal boundries: Sjunkhatten national park (Valnesfjord) and Junkerdal national park (Sulitjelma). Some of Norway´s largest limestone caves can be found a few kilometres outside of Fauske town.

The town centre has a lovely seaside promenade and near its starting point you find the municipality´s contribution to Art-Scape Nordland.

At Nes in Valnesfjord several Viking graves can be visited. There are remnants of previous human activity of historical value all over the municipality, which has been populated since the stoneage.

A nice way to discover Fauske is by foot. In the leaflet ”Stier med historie” (Norw/Eng) you find several suggestions for ­different foot-hikes that easily can be made in and around Fauske. Some go to historical sites, some go to nice viewpoints.

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Historical accounts of the importance of Sjønstå during the last century. Café selling møsbrømlefse pastries, open every Sunday during the summer season.

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The geographical middle-point of E6 in Norway is situated ­d irectly to the north of Fauske town.

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You may not visit the inner parts of Salten without tasting “møsbrømlefse”. This “lefse” you only find in ­ Fauske and its neighbouring municipalities. Originally it was eaten as a dinner meal – and many still do so – but today many also think the warm “lefse” filled with a mixture of syrup, sour cream, smelted butter and “møsbrøm” is more like a dessert. A variation is “kjøttlefse” (with a meat filling). In Fauske you may buy “møsbrømlefse” in places like the café at Sulitjelma Turistsenter and every Sunday in summer at “Folkets hus” Sjønstå.

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Due north of Bodø, with a panorama view of the ­Lofoten Islands, lies Steigen – an undiscovered gem An hour’s ride north of Bodø on the express passenger boat, you will find unique isles and skerries, long fjords, river valleys, agricultural areas, cultural landscapes and woodlands. The eventful local history includes human settlement dating back to the Stone Age. Here you will also find traces of Viking chieftains and their homesteads, Hålogaland’s mediaeval court of justice, the venerable businesses of the merchants and mighty German fortresses.

Here you can go fishing on a small fishing vessel or on your own boat. You can climb the 71° Nord route over Laukvik and Kråktinden Peak. You can paddle or dive in crystal clear waters. You can join a sea eagle safari together with eagle experts and enjoy the midnight sun or the northern lights in winter. If you come by car you should turn off the E6 at Tømmernes, Hamarøy. You can also cycle to the art and culture farm, to Batterie Dietl, and to the folk museum and vicarage gardens (Prestegårdshagen). The coastal museum (Kystmuséet), the history park and the local galleries are also worth a visit. Your experiences here will provide you with a memory for life. For further details, photos and videos about Steigen, please visit steigen.info on the Internet.

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Gildeskål – “Oh, I know of a Land”

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Gildaskáli means meeting place for celebration and banquets. Gildeskål’s own poet, Elias Blix, wrote “Oh, I know of a land” for his 60th birthday in Oslo.

Come and see this land he yearned for and the people he missed.

• “Oh, I remember this mountain so well,” you might well sing from the summit of Mount Sandhornet, with a view of the realm of Elias Blix.

• The unique parish of Gildeskål, with its magnificent mediaveal church dating back to the 1100s, its vicarage and its museum, is a must see when visiting Gildeskål. The countryside and culture will be seasoned with ­fascinating stories told by skilled guides.

• Láhko National Park with its caves, subterranean rivers and fantastic karst formations.

• Jan Hofstrøm’s Artscape Nordland sculpture «The Forgotten Town» and The Nord Land at Oterstranda with its Thai house and turf hut.

• The SALT art project and the 2 km long white, sandy Langsanden beach.

Food, drink and accommodation Heimsjyen – Restaurant and hotel. Inndyr.

Tel: 98 10 41 83. www.heimsjyen.no Fjordbua – Café and overnight ­accommodations. Kjøpstad.

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Arnøy brygge – Restaurant, overnight ­accommodation, fishing tourism.

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Kjellingstraumen fjord camp – overnight accommodation/camping.

Tel: 911 29 480 www.kjellingstraumen.no Hustad Camping – overnight accommodation/ camping.

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Bodø is Norway’s Number 1 city for walkers. No other city has so many walkers. 92% of the population go out into the countryside one or more times during the summer. This is because the ­h iking areas are close by, easily accessible and offer amazing nature ­experiences.

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THE NATIONAL PARKS

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. in the covers park is Beiarn.

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 gui­ dance 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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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.

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 ­accessible to hikers due to a network of hiking trails and a variety of overnight accommodations.

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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.

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WELCOME TO BODØ, THE PERFECT BASE FOR ADVENTURES IN NORDLAND Here you will find everything a little big city in glorious countryside has to offer. Want to see Salten by bike and test the world’s first “Stage One” of the Arctic Race of Norway? Here you ride through Fauske and take a minor detour up to Sjønstå Gård farm. Then on to Rognan, the boatbuilder’s village with all its charm and history.

In Misvær you should stop and taste the famous møsbrømlefsa pastry, and in Beiarn you can try your luck at fishing big salmon in the River Beiarelva.

On your way back to Bodø, try a little detour to the beautiful island of Strømøya , before riding across the Saltstraumen ­bridge and the world’s strongest maelstrom.

You may also like to explore the world’s most beautiful coast, with or without a bike. We recommend both a bicycle cruise and a pilgrim voyage on the veteran vessel MS “Gamle Salten”, a gem of a boat moored at the quayside in Bodø.

From Bodø it is also easy to take day trips out to the beautiful isles and skerries. Kjerringøy old trading post is a popular place for outings and is less than an hour’s drive from Bodø. Catch the express boat to Støtt Brygge in Meløy, or go ashore near the church in Gildeskål. Spend a day or three in beautiful Steigen or Lofoten, before returning to the city of Bodø, jam-packed with cultural events and activities, nightlife and good food.

See visitbodo.com for more recommended outings in beautiful Nordland.

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THE COASTAL ROUTE ACROSS THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TORGHATTEN – VEGA WORLD HERITAGE AREA – SALTSTRAUMEN Head up along the Helgeland coast and its stunning 14,000 islands and islets.

Take in the characteristic round hole of Torghatten before you leave the island town of Brønnøysund, perhaps on one of the many ferries servicing the local ­islands. Visit the Vega Archipelago,which was added to UNESCO’s World Heri­ tage List in 2004, or Herøy with its 12th century Helgeland Cathedral. These islands are not far from the Arctic Circle! From here on, the midnight sun lights up the summer nights. Follow the National Tourist Route to Braset with its panoramic views of Svartisen, Norway’s second biggest glacier at 370 square ­kilometres.

Brace yourself for the forces of nature at Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom, just before Bodø. Stand between the Børvasstindene peaks and end your journey in the lively archipelago town and county capital Bodø. Explore the vibrant city’s art, gourmet restaurants and music festivals. Read more on www.northernnorway.com/route1 ROUTE INFORMATION Start: Brønnøysund. End: Bodø. Distance: 437 km, min 10 hours. Route planner: FV17 – 5 ferries.

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HISTORIC ARCHIPELAGO AND ‘RORBU’ FISHERMEN’S CABIN HOLIDAY KJERRINGØY - REINE - BORG - STOKMARKNES - ANDENES Just outside Bodø is Kjerringøy and Norway’s best preserved trading post. Continue by ferry to Lofoten, taste freshly caught cod from your fishing trip on the Vestfjord and learn about the Vikings at the museum in Borg. Follow the National Tourist Route, but take a detour to Eggum for the midnight sun, or Reine for views of the Kirkefjord – voted the most beautiful in Norway. Sleep in a traditional ‘rorbu’ cabin in Nusfjord, one of Norway’s best preserved fishing villages. Press on to bustling Svolvær, or ­Henningsvær with its arctic seafood. Visit the 1956 Hurtigruten boat MS ­Finnmarken, now permanently on land as a museum ship in the port of Stokmarknes.

Stokmarknes is the birthplace of Hurtigruten, and it has been the hub of trade and industry along the coast for over 120 years. The National Tourist Route takes you to Andøya, with Northern Norway’s best preserved Iron Age farming settlement and the bird island of Bleik. ­A ndenes, at the far side of the island, is the perfect place for a whale safari. Summer ferry from Andenes to Gryllefjord on Senja.

Read more on www.northernnorway.com/route2 ROUTE INFORMATION Start: Bodø. End: Andenes. Distance: 448km, min 9 hours. Route planner: RV834, RV80, E10, Fv825, RV82 - 3 ferries.

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ALONG THE COASTAL HERITAGE ROAD TO THE CITY OF CULTURE BLIKSVÆR - THE REALM OF HAMSUN - STETIND - TRONDENES - HARSTAD Summer or winter, Bodø never stops. In summer you can kayak between the islands of the Bliksvær nature reserve, one of the world’s most important wetlands. Carry on to Steigen and Hamarøy, the Realm of Hamsun, an excellent area for walking.

Stop in Tysfjord and look up the fjord to see Stetind, Norway’s national mountain.

Continue to Narvik, where every corner is steeped in history from the Second World War. Take a ride in the cable car, and look down on the city from 600 m. Next stop Gratangen and the Northern Norway Boat M ­ useum, with its unique collection of Nordland boats. A visit to the Trondenes Historical Centre will take you on a journey from Viking times to the Second World War. Don’t miss the huge Adolf gun, originally built for German battleships. Visit H ­ innøya, the biggest island in Norway, and continue on to the city of culture, Harstad. The Festival of North Norway takes place here in the third week of June every year, attracting artists and visitors from all over the world.

Read more on www.northernnorway.com/route4 ROUTE INFORMATION Start: Bodø. End: Harstad. Distance: 458km, min 8 hours. Route planner: RV80, E6, RV825, FV141, E10, RV83.

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TRANSPORT Further information about bus, passenger boat and ferry schedules is available at www.177nordland.no. table You may also like to download the time­ app for smart phones, search for: 177 Nordland. For information about timetables by p ­ hone, please ring 177 when you are in Nordland, or (+47) 75 77 24 10 when elsewhere..

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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.

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FAST PASSENGER BOATS 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. Tel.: +47 917 14 203 E-mail: ekspedisjonen@thn.no or Nordland county travel info Tel.: 177. www.torghatten-nord.no

CAR FERRIES 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: Tel.: +47 908 20 700 Further information, Torghatten Nord AS (Ltd): 44

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Tel.: 908 20 700 E-mail: fergebooking@thn.no or Nordland ­county travel info Tel.: 177.

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, www.visitbodo.com

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Sun. 09:00-09.10. It is also possible to purchase tickets from the ­ticket machine in the waiting room.

Ticket office: Tel.: 23 62 17 90.

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

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, Tel.: 970 57 030 Booking: Tel.: 810 30 000 E-mail: booking@hurtigruten.no

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BUSES Local and long-distance bus timetables are available from www.177nordland.no Nordland County travel info: Tel.: 177.

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.

Avinor Bodø Airport wishes you a pleasant stay in Bodø and the county of Nordland.

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Enjoy a refreshing ­shower at Bodø airport!

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

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

DRAINAGE STATIONS FOR MOBILE TOILETS

Police: 112 Fire: 110 Medical Assistance 113

Rønvik Veiservice, Rønvikleira, Tel.: 75 55 00 00 Tverlandet Veiservice, Tverlandet, Tel.: 75 50 77 40

DOCTOR’S SURGERY / EMERGENCY ROOM (ER) 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.

Tel.: 75 55 70 00.

POLICE

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

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 Tel.: 75 54 80 00 www.visitbodo.com ICA Nær Sirilund, Kjerringøy Tel.: 75 51 13 00 / 918 57 800

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):

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

Kvartal 99, near the County Council administration building.

Rønvik Veiservice, Rønvikleira, Tel.: +47 75 55 00 00

BOAT HIRE

INDOOR CAR PARKS

Pluscamp Saltstraumen, Saltstraumen Tel.: 75 58 75 60 / 900 98 362 www.saltstraumen-camping.no

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.).

Tel.: 75 55 61 00 Fax.: 75 55 61 08 E-post: post@bodo.folkebibl.no www.bodo.folkebibl.no

CANOE HIRE ICA Nær Sirilund, Kjerringøy Tel.: 75 51 13 00 / 918 57 800 Bratten Activity Park Tel.: 75 59 32 77 / 417 64 737 www.bratten.no

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GAS FOR CARAVANS/ CAMPER VANS

PAY PHONES 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.

TIMETABLES AND SCHEDULES FOR NORDLAND: Tel.: 177 If you are ringing from anywhere other than Nordland, please call Tel.: (+47) 75 77 24 10 or visit www.177nordland.com

TOLL ROADS An electronic toll station has been set up at Tverlandet and Godøystraumen on the road from Bodø to Saltstraumen. NOK 21 per passage for vehicles under 3500 kg, NOK 42 for those over.

At Strømsnes on the road between Bodø and Fauske (the Fv 80), NOK 27 per passage for vehicles under 3500 kg, NOK 54 for ­those over. (Discount for AutoPASS holders).

You can also pay on the internet, in cash at selected service

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s­ tations, 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

SYMBOLS Prices are ’from’ and per person in NOK, presented as ’adult/child’.

If price ’0 NOK’ = self-guided visits or some activities are unpriced. Contact the venue for more information.

WAITING ROOMS

Shows season / period, when product is available.

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.

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 Tel.: +47 908 98 020. Open 08:00-23:00. If locked, please call the number posted on the door.

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CLOTHING SUMMER Always be prepared for changes in weather conditions; it’s better to wear too much clothing than too little, so that you can have a great time without worrying about whether you’ll be cold.

Summer temperatures can reach as high as 25 °C, and as low as 8 °C. Check the weather forecast and be prepared. In summer, we recommend a combination of lightweight and warm clothing.

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Seats / food served Map reference / location

Eco-certified Business: Businesses and undertakings that undergo an eco-analysis and sub­ sequently fulfil predefined demands can ­become certified Eco-­lighthouses. Please refer to www.miljofyrtarn.noo

NordNorsk Reiseliv AS / Northern Norway Tourist Board Tel.: +47 901 77 500 E-mail: post@nordnorge.com www.nordnorge.com

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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

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT NORTHERN NORWAY

Brønnøysund Mosjøen Sandnessjøen Mo i Rana Meløy Svolvær, Lofoten Sortland, Vesterålen Hamsuns Rike Narvik

Number of rooms /accommodation

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

WASH ROOMS

Number of beds / accommodation

The Swan, the Official Nordic Ecolabel: The official Nordic ecolabel, the Swan, is awarded only to the best products that can produce satisfactory eco-­ documentation. A Swan-labelled hotel does not consume much energy, creates a minimum of refuse and uses a minimum of substances that are detrimental to the environment. Read more at www.ecolabel.no

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HAT SCARF LONG, THERMAL UNDERWEAR (SYNTHETIC OR WOOLLEN)

SWEATER OR FLEECE GLOVES OR MITTENS

TROUSERS (COTTON OR FLEECE)

THICK SWEATER (WOOL OR FLEECE) LINED TROUSERS (PREFERABLY WINDPROOF)

WINTER JACKET

WINTER SHOES

WOOLLEN SOCKS

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FACTS ABOUT BODØ Longitude: 14˚23’ East

Saltstraumen: the world’s strongest maelstrom.

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

Latitude: 67˚17’ North Population: 49 731 (01.01.2014) 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

Conservation areas: Gåsvatnan reserve* 53.1 km2 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 * 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.

Distribution of acreage: Arable land: 6.1 %

Woodland: 22.8 %

Other: 71.1 %

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Mountains:

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

Largest islands:

Landegode: 30 km2 Straumøya: 29 km2 Knaplundsøya: 6,3 km2

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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, how­ ever, 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.

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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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KEISERLIGE MAJESTICOPPLEVELSER MEMORIES

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DET THEMAGISKE MAGICALLYSET LIGHT

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KLASSISK CLASSICAL NORDNORSK NORTH NORWEGIAN

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NÆRKONTAKT CLOSE ENCOUNTERS MED LUFTENS WITH THE BARON MASTER OF THE AIR

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GOLF GOLFING I MIDNATTSSOLENS IN THE LAND OFRIKE THE MIDNIGHT SUN

Golf Golfing midt på in the natta middle – badet of the i sol? night På –67bathed graderinnord sunshine? er alt mulig.

At 67 degrees north latitude, anything is possible.

7. LOKALE DELIKATESSER Elgpølse, 7. LOCAL kalvekarbonader, DELICACIES gammelsalta sei, røkelaks, hjemmebrygget øl,

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HANDELSSTEDET THE TRADING POST SOMTHAT ENDRET CHANGED ALT EVERYTHING

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ELSKER LOVESFRIHETEN THE FREEDOM

Mats Mats Pavall Pavall droppet gave up jobben his job som as an arkeolog archaeologist og satset and forconcentrated fullt på reindrift. all his efforts Han onhar reindeer ikke angret herding. én He dag.hasn’t regretted it for a minute.

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DEMOKRATIETS THE MELTING POT SMELTEDIGEL OF DEMOCRACY

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BÅTBYGGERBYGDA THE BOATBUILDER’S VILLAGE

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ISENDE ICY EXPERIENCES OPPLEVELSER

Svartisen.

The Svartisen Bare navnet glacier.gir The deg name frysninger itself sends på ryggen. shiversMed down sine your spine.

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JAKTEN HUNTING PÅ BIG STORLAKSEN SALMON

Midt Standing inne i en amid jomfruelig idyllic, virgin og idyllisk countryside natur kan youdufeel kjenne den kriblende the tingling spenningen excitement når as duyou jakter hunt på the storlaksen. big salmon.

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ENAHELGEN SAINT ININNE THE IALTAR? ALTERET?

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VIKINGHØVDING VIKING CHIEFTAIN DREPT KILLED MEDWITH ORMA SNAKE

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