Sightseeing in Bodo will present before you a wide gamut of tourist attractions that will leave you spell bound. Located at about 200 kilometers north of the Artic Circle, the beautiful city of Bodo is a popular vacation spot in Norway. Besides being one of the picturesque cities in Norway, Bodo is also the second largest town in northern Norway. For the tourists Sightseeing in Bodo include captivating natural landscapes and man made wonders.
The city is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Borvasstindene Mountains to the south, and Landegode Island and the Lofoten Islands to the north. But undoubtedly the major attraction of the city is watching the Midnight Sun during summer time.
The popular tourist attractions in the city of Bodo include Blodveimuseet, Bodo Domkirke, Bodin Kirke, Norwegian Aviation Museum or the Norsk Luftfartsmuseum and the Nordland Museum or Nordlandmuseet.
- The Blodveimuseet is the road of Blood Museum for the Nazi Prisoner of War camps in Norway, 1942 to 1945.
- The Bodo Domkirke, Bodo draws large number of tourists by its unique display. This is a unique specialty museum in whole Norway.
- The Bodin Kirke, Bodo besides being one of the famed religious sites also is a major crowd puller.
- The Norwegian Aviation Museum or Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, Bodo is another specialty museum in the city. This military museum is popular for its fabulous exhibits.
- The Nordland Museum or Nordlandmuseet, Bodo is a famous history museum, which displays the events of Norwegian history.
Listed below are other popular spots for Sightseeing in Bodo:
- The Nordlandsbadet swimming pool is a spacious 3400 square meters swimming pool, offering wet fun, swimming activities, exercise, therapy, and rehabilitation. There are many pools in this place such as the main exercise pool, diving pool, therapy and beginner's pools, wave pool, outdoor pools, water slides, water fountains, a grotto with strong currents, gushing water, Jacuzzi, saunas. On the first floor you will find an exclusive fitness center and the Spektrum Velvære spa, which offer 6 different saunas, a number of massage showers along with light and aroma therapy.
- The Saltstraumen is the strongest maelstrom in the world. This unique spot is just 33 kilometers from Bodo. The best time to visit is when the tide is at its highest and marvels at the forces of nature. Every 6 hours, 400 cubic millimeters of water at speeds up to 20 knots rush through the 150 meters wide and 3 kilometers long sound connecting the Saltenfjord and the Skjerstadfjord. The powerful whirlpools can be up to 10 meters in diameter and 4 to 5 meters deep.
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