Bodø Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, Elisabeth Johansson, Ali Zingstra, Arturas Kin, Boreus Maximus, Marcel · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Norway
- Region:
- Northern Lights & Arctic Norway
- Coordinates:
- 67.2827° N, 14.3751° E
About Bodø
Bodø is the largest urban area in Nordland county and the second-largest town in Northern Norway. The town sits on the Bodø peninsula between the Vestfjorden and the Saltfjorden, positioned just north of the Arctic Circle. As the administrative centre of both Bodø Municipality and Nordland county, it serves as a significant stop on Northern Lights & Arctic Norway cruises.
Four notable attractions are within walking distance of the port. The Norwegian Aviation Museum, 1.8 km away, has a 4.7 rating from 2,362 reviews. Closer to the terminal, you'll find Bodø Cathedral (0.5 km, 4.3 rating), Nyholmen Skandse historical landmark (0.6 km, 4.6 rating) and Moloen tourist attraction (0.5 km, 4.6 rating).
Nearby ports
From Bodø, you can explore other Arctic destinations including Alta, Honningsvåg, Lofoten Islands, Narvik and Tromsø on your cruise itinerary.
Bodø is a town in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of both the Bodø Municipality and Nordland county. It is located on the Bodø peninsula between the Vestfjorden and the Saltfjorden. Bodø is located just north of the Arctic Circle. It is the largest urban area and town in Nordland county and the second-largest town in Northern Norway.
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Things to do in Bodø on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Norsk Luftfartsmuseum · via Google Maps Museum
Norwegian Aviation Museum
4.7 (2,362) 1.8 km from port
Museum of vintage civilian & military aircraft, with interactive displays & a restoration workshop.
Near: Nymo Bil AS (77 m) · KIWI Flymuseet (85 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “Excellent aviation museum that spans out from the start of aviation to modern times both in stories and display. Make…” — Ilkka K
- 5 · “I don't know how they get so many planes into the building. There is an incredible range charting the early…” — Neil Thomas
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Photo: Jan Stodola · via Google Maps Church
Bodø Cathedral
4.3 (512) 0.3 km from port
Near: Bodø City Museum (97 m) · Bodø kommune (101 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 am
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
- 5 · “We weren’t able to get inside, but it looks amazing outside” — Ihor Zeiger
- 5 · “This Cathedral is quite surprising for a relatively small town like Bodo. It is well worth visiting, with a modernist…” — Leslie Jones
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Photo: Dija Elis · via Google Maps Historical landmark
Nyholmen Skandse
4.6 (313) 0.6 km from port
Near: Nyholms skandse, Tors Hall (48 m) · Nyholmen Fyr (200 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “The Nyholmen Skandse fortress stands on a rocky peninsula across the harbor from Bodø, Norway. It was built in 1810…” — David Stanley
- 5 · “Wonderful place, with nice view into the Castle of Bodø town, surrounded by hills. I Had wonderful experience in here…” — Deividas Kolesovas
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Photo: Vojta Škara · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Moloen
4.6 (211) 0.5 km from port
Near: Molokroken (14 m) · Untitled, 7-part granite sculpture by Tony Cragg (122 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “a beautiful place to walk when the wind is calm. the jetty is well engineered and is the home for…” — BHH Rieffel
- 5 · “This long breakwater shelters the harbour and marina from the open sea. It's a pleasant walk and offers good views…” — Leslie Jones
Map of Bodø and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Bodø
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