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Introduction to Bodø

Bodø, known for its incredible Norwegian Aviation Museum, Kjerringoy trading, and Nyholms Fort, is a travel destination everyone should visit once in their lifetime. This municipality in Nordland, Norway, has plenty of experiences to offer curious travelers. Home to a variety of natural beauty and architecture, a unique historical background, and a culture as rich as its population of 52,803 people, Bodø is truly one of the main highlights of Norway.

Bodø was founded in the year 1816.

Easily accessible from the Bodø airport, Bodø is the perfect base for a memorable and unique vacation in Norway. Travelers looking to experience the best of Norway often choose to stay in Bodø.

Get ready to explore and learn more about the town of Bodø below!

Top services in Bodø

Here on this page, you'll find all the top travel services in Bodø, Norway. Check out the cheapest and most popular flights offered by 274 airlines that fly to Norway. Browse the 25 top-rated tours available to you in Bodø. We make it easy for you to find and book the top services in Bodø.

Enjoy the convenience of planning and booking every detail of your trip to Bodø, including flights, accommodations, activities, and more, in one place. Book with Guide to Europe to get an expertly-curated and fully-customizable itinerary and experience the best of Bodø on your vacation in Norway.

Get answers to questions about the routes and services offered in Bodø from our free 24/7 customer support. Continue reading to learn how you can enjoy a stress-free and memorable vacation in the town of Bodø!

Learn more about Norway

There are many reasons to visit the town of Bodø, but a trip to Norway needs no explanation.

Exploring Norway, which spans 385,207 square kilometers, is an adventure of a lifetime. Norway offers an abundance of truly magical places to discover, including cultural, historic, and scenic sites of significant value to both locals and travelers.

As the home country of many world-famous attractions like the spectacular Norwegian Aviation Museum, Kjerringoy trading, and the Nyholms Fort, you’re all set for a unique and memorable travel experience in Norway.

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What to see in Bodø

Bodø has something for everyone. Regardless of age and interest, travelers have the best time exploring every corner of the town.

Read on to discover the best places to visit and find out what to expect from the town of Bodø.

Top attractions in Bodø

Home to plenty of top attractions, Bodø is more than just a wonderful town in Norway. Bodø is a travel hotspot and a great place to experience a mix of the traditional and modern culture of Norway.

One fascinating sight in Bodø is the unforgettable Norwegian Aviation Museum. Considered one of the most well-known attractions in the town, a visit to this spectacular travel destination is something you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Bodø. This remarkable attraction is located at Børtindgata 35B, 8004 Bodø, Norway and is open for visitors Monday - Sunday, between 10:00-18:00.

For more information about what you can expect during a vacation in Norway, check out our list of top attractions in Bodø below. Discover the best places to visit in Bodø, including the fascinating Norwegian Aviation Museum, Kjerringoy trading, Nyholms Fort, Saltstraumen, and Mørkvedhallen klatresenter.

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Use this map to find the location of all top attractions in Bodø.

Things to do in Bodø

Enrich your travel experience in Bodø by joining tours and activities. Bodø offers an exciting selection of top-rated tours and it's easy for every traveler to find something to their liking. Take the opportunity to catch the top attractions on a tour, stay active with an adventurous excursion, or learn something new about the local history or culture of the town.

Discover the most popular experiences in Bodø below.

Most popular experiences in Bodø

Traveling is all about gaining new experiences. You can have that and more in the town of Bodø.

Bodø offers numerous tours and activities for travelers to choose from. Adventure Tours, Walking Tours, and Hiking Tours are only a few of the many experiences you can book for your holiday in Norway.

Explore the most popular experiences you can join in Bodø by clicking on one of the top-rated tour categories below.

Top tours & tickets starting in Bodø

Travelers in Bodø can choose from 15 categories of top-rated tours and tickets.

By joining this highly recommended tour, travelers get to learn more about what makes Bodø one of the best travel destinations in Norway.

Bodø also offers plenty of budget-friendly tours and activities that promise travelers a unique experience in the city. The affordable Cityguiding in Mo I Rana is the cheapest tour in the town, and is a popular Historical Tour. This experience costs around 23 EUR and allows travelers a great time in Bodø. This Historical Tour is available in 2 languages: Norwegian, and English. Around 6 travelers have given this activity an average rating of 5 stars out of 5.

Secure an unforgettable experience for your upcoming trip to Bodø and book a top-rated tour in the town. Discover the best tours, activities, and tickets in Bodø below.

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Discover the best things to do in Bodø. Choose from 25 fantastic tours and activities available in the town.

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Vacation packages in Bodø

The best and easiest way to visit Bodø is by booking a vacation package. A vacation package includes everything you need for a worry-free and perfectly planned holiday in Norway.

Booking a vacation package to Bodø means spending less time planning and more time enjoying your vacation. A vacation package includes everything from flight tickets, accomodation, and a rental car, to 24/7 personal travel support and a carefully planned travel itinerary. You can also take your vacation in Bodø to the next level by adding tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your trip.

Apart from providing you with everything you need to travel comfortably, your vacation package to Bodø is also fully customizable. In other words, you can add or remove services at your own convenience, to create the perfect vacation for you and your travel companions.

On our website, you will find unique vacation packages to Bodø, including flight tickets, hotel reservations, and recommendations for the best sightseeing spots, restaurants, bars, and activities.

Continue to the next section to learn more about what types of vacations you can book in the town of Bodø.

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Discover and compare vacation packages that take you to the wonderful town of Bodø.

The best flights, hotels, and activities in Bodø get fully booked quickly. Use the search tool below to find the best vacation packages in Norway. Your customized holiday package to Bodø is only a few clicks away!

How to get to Bodø

To get to the town of Bodø the fastest way possible, travelers from outside Norway can travel by plane. International travelers can fly to Bodø by booking flights with any of the 4 airlines that offer direct flights to Bodø airport. Some airlines that operate flights to Bodø airport are Air China, Ryanair, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines. Go to this page to compare all flights to Bodø.

To reach the town of Bodø, travelers can choose from various airport transfer options available at Bodø airport.

If you're looking for the best flight ticket deals to Bodø, knowing the cheapest travel time and which airlines offer the most affordable flights is helpful. Luckily, we have this information for you. Discover more about the cheapest and most popular flights to Bodø airport and Bodø below.

Find cheap flights to Bodø

Over the years, more airlines have started offering flexible and direct flights to Bodø, making it one of the most accessible travel destinations in Norway. However, it is usually cheaper to fly to Bodø, Norway, in May.

The cheapest one-way flight to Bodø costs around 66 EUR and is offered by the airline Norwegian.

The cheapest round-trip flights to Bodø cost approximately 58 EUR in total. The departure flight leaves on September 4 and the return flight is scheduled on September 10. The flight time is around 1 hour per way.

The return flight is operated by Svolvær Airport, Helle.

Use the search tool below to find the cheapest flights to Norway and the town of Bodø from your city of departure.

Popular flights to Bodø

Travelers visiting Bodø in Norway can fly to Bodø airport directly from 1129 destinations worldwide.

The three most popular routes to Bodø airport and the town of Bodø in Norway depart from Bodø airport in Bodø, Norway, Norman Manley International airport in Kingston, Jamaica, and Cochin International airport in Kochi, India.

Travelers can fly to Norway by choosing from from 1 weekly flight(s) from Bodø; from 4 weekly flight(s) from Kingston; and from 1 weekly flight(s) from Kochi.

The airline that operates most flights to Norway is Lanmei Airlines. Lanmei Airlines offers 6 scheduled flight routes to Norway.

Discover the most popular flights to Bodø below. Click to view flights to Bodø, Norway from destinations all across the globe.

Where to stay in Bodø

An essential factor to consider when traveling to a new place or country is accommodation. While visiting a town as fantastic as Bodø is always exciting, any avid traveler knows that accommodations often make or break the vacation experience.

The best place to stay in Bodø usually depends on travelers' needs and preferences. However, booking accommodation in downtown Bodø offers a ton of benefits.

Staying at the heart of the town allows you to easily walk to many of the top sights and dining areas in Bodø and cut down on your travel expenses. Centrally-located accommodations are also an excellent choice for travelers in Bodø planning to go on a quick tour or drive to the neighboring regions.

For example, honeymooners or travelers on a romantic getaway in Norway can experience the ultimate relaxation at one of the 5-star or 4-star hotels in Bodø. Travelers whose purpose is sightseeing can also find plenty of mid-range hotels to budget-friendly accommodations in the town, allowing access to many of the top attractions in Bodø.

Learn more about the most popular places to stay and the top-rated hotels in Bodø in the next sections.

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Use the Accommodation Search tool below to find available stays in the town of Bodø on specific dates. This handy feature also allows you to compare prices and amenities.

Enter the preferred check-in and check-out dates. Then, select the number of guests and rooms. Click the Search button to find all the available hotels and places to stay in the town of Bodø that match the information provided.

Car rental in Bodø

Experience the freedom and convenience of a self-drive vacation by renting a car for your adventures in Bodø. Bodø has 4 car rental companies ready to provide you with the perfect vehicle for your travels.

Automatic cars for rent in Bodø start from 51.59 EUR per day or 361.11 EUR per week. The cheapest automatic rental car is a Toyota Yaris.

If you prefer driving a manual car, you’ll find multiple options for rent in Bodø, starting from 45.43 EUR per day or 318 EUR per week. The cheapest manual rental car is a Volkswagen Up.

Learn more about the different types of cars you can rent in Bodø, Norway, below.

Popular types of car rental in Bodø

Discover and choose from our broad range of popular car rental options in the town of Bodø to find the best car for your travel plans. Travelers in Bodø can choose from small cars, medium cars, large cars, estate cars, mini vans, SUVs, convertibles, premium cars, camper vans, mini campers, vans, cars. All car rentals come with CDW insurance for added protection throughout your trip.

Renting a car is a popular choice among travelers who want to explore Norway at their own pace. The most popular type of car rental among small groups of travelers in Bodø is a TopLevel.

Another very popular type of car to rent in Bodø is a TopLevel. This car is particularly popular among couples and solo travelers touring the town of Bodø.

Check out all options available in Bodø and book the car rental for your upcoming adventures in Norway below.

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Get ready to hit the road and explore the beautiful town of Bodø. Find the best deals on a variety of popular car rentals in Bodø, Norway, or any other destination in Europe by using the search tool below.

Enter your pick-up and drop-off location, driver's age, and dates. Click the green button to view your options.

Popular destinations to visit after Bodø

The town of Bodø is just one of the many unique and scenic destinations you can visit in Norway. So if you're itching for another cultural adventure, a relaxing road trip, an action-filled city break, or a memorable weekend getaway, know that Norway has it all.

Norway is calling, and the country is asking you to experience its culture and diversity to the fullest! Take the opportunity to visit other captivating places in Norway that are as magical as the town of Bodø. The most popular travel destinations in Norway are listed below. Click on the name of the place you want to explore next to learn more about it.

All the best destinations in Norway

When unsure of where to go next, use the map below. This map shows the locations of all the best destinations in Norway. Use the map to plan your trip and find the best routes.

Domestic flights from Bodø

A taste of Norway through a visit to Bodø can often reignite a traveler's passion for adventure. When this happens, the best way to satisfy this wanderlust is to book a domestic flight from Bodø to another remarkable destination in Norway.

To begin your search for the best or cheapest flights from the town of Bodø to other spectacular locations in Norway, jump to the last section of this travel guide.

Popular domestic flights from Bodø

Travelers in Norway can catch flights to domestic airports in Narvik, Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Røst, and Oslo. Domestic flights in Norway are operated by 3 airlines: Widerøe, SAS, and Norwegian. There are around 14 scheduled flight routes operating to Bodø on a weekly basis.

From Bodø, travelers can book scheduled flights to 12 domestic destinations. The most popular flights from Bodø depart to many top-rated destinations in Norway and are offered by Widerøe, SAS, and Norwegian.

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Traveling to another city or region in Norway? Use the flight search tool below to quickly find the cheapest one-way or round-trip flights from Bodø to different local destinations.

Enter all the necessary information and click or tap on the Search button to see a list of the available domestic flights in Norway on the selected dates.

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