This season, you can fly direct to Bodø from several European cities✈️
🇩🇰 Copenhagen
🇩🇪 Munich
🇩🇪 Frankfurt
🇸🇪 Stockholm
🇫🇮 Helsinki
🇳🇴 Oslo
More routes, fewer stops and more time to experience the Arctic🎉
❄️👇🏼Here’s what you need to know before heading north this winter.
Winter in Bodø & Salten means a mix of wild nature, cozy city life and plenty of things to do, from Northern Lights hunting and cross-country skiing to sauna sessions and great local food.
To make the most of your trip:
🗓️ Stay a few days: the weather changes fast, and clear skies are never guaranteed.
🧤 Dress smart: wool layers, warm boots and windproof outerwear make all the difference.
💁🏼♂️ Join local guides: they know where to find the Aurora, the best hiking trails and the safest routes.
🍽 Try local food: stockfish, reindeer, mushrooms, berries and lots more.
💤 Book unique stays: sleep in a glass dome, a lighthouse, or an architectural cabin with beautiful views.
And most importantly - slow down, breathe the cold air and let the Arctic do its magic 💙
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📷: Zdeno Dvorak, Kontrafei media, Svømmehallen scene, Kathrine Sørgård, Trond Isaksen, Frank Dahl, Robert Selfors, Favn servering.
👀What kind of people lives up there?
This is Bodø, Norway. A town of 53,000 people, 80 km above the Arctic Circle. Yet Bodø/Glimt became the first team from above the Arctic Circle to reach the Champions League, a football miracle that should not be possible.
Bodø/Glimt inspires a whole region to believe, support each other and prove that impossible things can happen. Please visit Bodø, but leave nothing behind🫶
Music: RSP & Thomax
#visitnorway #bodøglimt #visitbodø #norway #championsleague
🩷 Gildeskål 🩷
🛌 Unique places to stay by the ocean
🏝️ Island hopping, small communities and life along the coast
⛪ History and local traditions
🥾 Hikes with views of sea and mountains
In Gildeskål, the sea is always close. Moving between islands, small communities and open landscapes, you’ll experience both calm days and rough weather shaping the surroundings. It’s a place to slow down – with space, silence and room for both rest and inspiration.
You’ll find creative people, interesting architecture and art. Spend your time hiking Sandhornet, walking along the long sandy beach at Langsanden, or heading out to the islands of Fleinvær and Arnøyene.
In just a few weeks time this is what life will look like here in Bodø & Salten😍🌸 As spring approaches and the days grow longer, the mood shifts as well☀️ Soon the midnight sun will hit our region, and we can’t wait for those adventurous and magical summer nights😍
#norway #summer #arctic #midnightsun #visitbodo
🩷 Steigen 🩷
🏔️ Steep mountains and turquoise waters
🏖️ Known for its white sandy beaches
🛌 Plenty of unique places to stay
🍽️ Local food rooted in farming traditions
🥾 Great hiking opportunities with ocean views
Steigen is one of those places you don’t rush through. White sandy beaches, small communities and a coastline that feels wide and open. Stay close to the sea, explore a bit and just enjoy the slower pace😍
🩷 Beiarn 🩷
🧀 Known for local flavours like lefse, cheese and mustard
🧶 Strong traditions in handmade crafts and knitting
🎣 Home to one of Norway’s best salmon rivers
🏔️ A wide valley surrounded by mountains
🥾 Quiet hiking trails in summer
⛷️ Fantastic cross-country skiing opportunities in winter
In Beiarn, food, craftsmanship and outdoor life are part of everyday life. Taste local delicacies, explore the surrounding landscapes and experience a small community with strong roots and real character.
🩷Hamarøy🩷
Hamarøy is the perfect combination of culture and nature.
📚Home to Nobel prize author Knut Hamsun
🎨 Local galleries, art and literature
☕️Cozy cafés and welcoming communities
🛌 Special places to stay
🥾 Hiking trails to panoramic viewpoints
Visit the iconic Hamsun Centre, hike above the fjords and slow down in small coastal communities shaped by history and life by the sea.
Here are some of our top winter activities in Bodø & Salten ❄️✨
🐶 Go dog sledding and make some new furry friends
🧖🏼♀️ Relax at the rooftop pool & spa at Wood Hotel Bodø, or try Pust floating sauna in Bodø’s harbor.
❄️ Snowshoeing is the perfect way to experience winter hiking, especially if you haven’t mastered your skiing skills just yet.
🛷 Downhill sledding is fun for all ages. Join a guided trip and your local guide will provide a sled and take you to the best hills.
💚 Northern Lights hunting is a must. Do we need to say more?
🔋 Try electric snowmobiling for a silent, high adrenaline adventure.
⛷️ And last but not least: skiing! Choose between cross-country or alpine downhill skiing.
Which one are you trying first? ❄️
🔗Plan your next Arctic adventure at
🎥: SL media, Drone Nord, Frank Dahl, Zdeno Dvorak
