Things To Do In Bodo Norway

Bodo is at the end of the train line in northern Norway, the railway literally ends at this little metropolis that sits amongst the fjords of Norway’s northwest coast just inside the Arctic Circle.

The city of Bodo is often overlooked as a place to visit and is used more as a pit stops en route to other parts of Norway. It is, after all, one of the two gateways to the Lofoten Islands and the islands of Rost and Vaeroya, which are all worth a visit, but you should consider spending a few days in Bodo too.

There are so many things to do in Bodo Norway that, no matter the season, that you could have no minutes to spare if you wanted to. The city is covered in amazing street art, there are great restaurants, fantastic places to stay, it’s full of great shops, and it hosts many an awesome festival.

We have even covered the stunning coastline, landscapes, and nature surrounding Bodo yet, and they’re all just as jaw-dropping as the rest of Norway, so what’s not to love? Here are the best things to do in Bodo, Norway.

Go See The Worlds Strongest Maelstrom

If you’re wondering what a maelstrom is, it’s pretty much a giant whirlpool of current in the ocean and the largest one in the world, called Saltstraumen, is just a rib safari away from Bodo.

The Saltstraumen is so powerful, sometimes the currents inside it can reach 20 knots. If you don’t know what 20 knots is, if you have ever been what felt quite fast on a boat, that’s 20 knots and this current can pump at that speed – quite incredible to witness!

A rib safari to Saltstraumen lasts just 2 hours. You’re driven to the maelstrom by professional English-speaking guides who can answer all your questions and you get to see the amazing views of the dramatic landscapes from the sea, which is one of the best ways to relate to the sheer size and ruggedness of the wilderness.

Sometimes the Saltstraumen can be in vortexes around 8 meters wide and the sheer power is something that has to be seen to be bel