Northern lights over Bodø city in Salten, Northern Norway

Bodø

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Map of Norway with pin for Bodø
Pack your warmest clothes (and your high heels) and experience the northern lights in the cultural city of Bodø, gateway to Northern Norway.
Aurora forecastToday - 11 Sept. Bodø
Time RangeStatusKpClouds
18:00 - 19:00Try189 %
19:00 - 20:00Try194 %
20:00 - 21:00Try197 %
21:00 - 22:00Try2100 %
22:00 - 23:00Try2100 %
23:00 - 00:00Try2100 %
Sunrise: 06:07Sunset: 19:48

The best places to see the Northern Lights in Bodø

  • Visit Bodø's rooftop bars
  • Hike up to Keiservarden, close to the city centre
  • Go to a remote beach, like LøpsstrandenMjelle or the long beach at Sandhornøya (where you can go glamping in cosy domes at Følvika).
  • Check out some unique places to stay on nearby islands.

Get the best of both worlds with spectacular nature experiences and buzzing city life in Bodø, situated in the southern part of Arctic Norway. This is an excellent base camp for your Arctic adventures.

For the best northern lights experience, head out of town, to the surrounding area of Salten, where you can enjoy dramatic, pristine nature. Join a guided tour (local experts greatly increase your chances of seeing the northern lights and they know the best spots) or spend a few unforgettable days in a more remote spot. You might also be able to enjoy aurora with a cocktail in your hand at one of the city's stunning rooftop bars.

With its 50,000 inhabitants, Bodø is the hub of Salten. It has become a veritable cultural centre over the last years, thanks in large part to its award-winning new library and concert hall, Stormen.

You can easily combine a few days in Bodø with some adventurous days in Lofoten or Vesterålen, or skiing in Narvik. If you are the adventurous type, a RIB boat trip, dog sledding, or fishing are all strongly recommended. A visit to Saltstraumen, the world's strongest tidal current, is also a must.

Dog sledding in the winter landscape on Kvaløya

Northern Norway in winter

Northern Norway is one of Europe´s most unique and best winter holiday destinations. See the magical northern lights, enjoy snowy landscapes, charming fairy-tale villages and go on a whale safari.

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