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Bodø

Bodø · Norway · View on map

A port town within the Arctic Circle, Bodø is known for Saltstraumen, one of the world's strongest tidal currents, and serves as a gateway to the fjords and the Lofoten Islands.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Bodø · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 54,000
Population
A cool oceanic subarctic climate with short, cool summers and harsh winters with extremely short daylight (or midnight sun).
Climate
Norwegian
Language
Norwegian krone (NOK)
Currency
June to August (midnight sun) and September to March (northern lights)
Best time to visit
Local food
ClipperfishNorwegian salmonreindeer dishesbrown cheese
Sights
Saltstraumen (tidal current)Norwegian Aviation MuseumBodø CathedralStarting point for Lofoten Islands cruisesNorthern lights viewing
Monthly average high / low temperatures
2°
-3°Jan
1°
-3°Feb
3°
-2°Mar
6°
1°Apr
10°
5°May
14°
8°Jun
17°
11°Jul
16°
11°Aug
13°
8°Sep
8°
4°Oct
5°
1°Nov
3°
-1°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: BODOE VI · about 2.5 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)260 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

NOK 22.10
Water 500 ml
NOK 70.00
Coffee
NOK 135.00
Inexpensive meal
NOK 145.00
Local beer
NOK 78.00
Big Mac

Prices in Bodø. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

BOO
Bodø Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 2.1 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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