Excursions in Bodo unravel many wonders in front of your eyes. Bodo is one of the most diverse and interesting towns in Norway. Many of Bodo's attractions can be seen on the day of your excursions. Apart from the town, another interesting place for Excursions in Bodo is the nearby island of Lofoten.
Bodo is Nordland's largest city. It has some 40,000 inhabitants living at the northern entrance to Salt Fjord. The city dates back to the year 1816 when it was founded by merchants from Trondheim who sought to have a northern trading post. After the end of World War II the town was badly incinerated by the retreating Nazis.
In time it became one of the leading fishing centers of Norway, which particularly specialized in the drying of cod. The town has also become famous for its ship repair yards. From December 19 to January 9, Bodo gets no sunlight at all.
A walk around the "Swedish Town" built after Bodo was leveled during the 2nd World War is very enlightening. While exploring Bodo by foot one can visit the Nordland Museum, Bodo Cathedral and the Norwegian Aviation Museum. Excursion in Bodo should include a visit to the ship yards and fish processing industry of the city.
Near to Bodo is an archipelago which is rich in bird life. No other town in the world boasts such a large concentration of sea eagles. From Bodo a tourist can take excursions in many directions to glaciers and bird islands. The most attractive are the Lofoten Islands.
Every autumn, in October, a large number of killer whales come to the Lofoten Islands and Tysfjord. They follow the spring-spawning herring that come to the area in equally large numbers. Excursions in Bodo involve becoming a part of this unique natural phenomenon.
The excursion from Bodo by boat is very thrilling one. The boat adjusts its movement to those of the whales and a tourist can observe them with the least possible interference. Tourists also have the possibility of seeing sea eagles which come to the Lofoten Islands in autumn to hunt for herring
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