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Bodø city overview
Bodø is a city in Norway shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Known forSaltstraumen, Norwegian Aviation Museum, Bodo harbour, Mount Ronvik
RegionNorwayNorway
Time zoneEurope/Oslolocal time
Founded1959historical origin
City history
The current version which is a simplified, modern version of the old arms was granted on 24 July 1959.
The municipality is named after the old Bodøgård farm (Old Norse: Boðvin), since the town was built on its ground.
The first element might be boði which means "sunken rock" or "skerry" and the last element is vin which means "meadow" or "pasture".
It showed a midnight sun above a boat on the sea in front of a mountain range.
The official blazon is "Gules, a sun Or" (Norwegian: På rød bunn en gull sol).
The sun was chosen since Bodø was the first town in Northern Norway, and it experiences the midnight sun every year.
Worth seeing
Saltstraumen
Saltstraumen is a practical Bodø planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Norwegian Aviation Museum
Norwegian Aviation Museum is a practical Bodø planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Bodo harbour
Bodo harbour is a practical Bodø planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Mount Ronvik
Mount Ronvik is a practical Bodø planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Kjerringoy
Kjerringoy is a practical Bodø planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Lofoten ferry
Lofoten ferry is a practical Bodø planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Compare stays in Bodø, NorwayFlights & airports
Main airport TBC arrival plan
- Bodø airport accessMain gateway TBC.
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Rental cars
Bodø day-trip car use
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Best time to visit
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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Booking detail
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Upcoming events
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