Experience Bodøs amazing nature!
We have curated amazing excursions for you to get to know our region better. Our partner Stella Polaris, a local tour operator, organizes all the tours. To enjoy the many amazing views of the Salten region, we recommend you book your excursions early. Tours will be relatively small groups to ensure you get the best experience. Meeting is 15 minutes before the start of each tour at the congress info desk (Ramsalt Hotel). All excursions include a guide that will teach you about our region. All tours can be booked via our website.
Remember that the Arctic weather can shift swiftly. No special gear is required for our tours, but we recommend good hiking shoes, warm clothes and a wind/waterproof jacket. Enjoy the elements!
See below for the excursion (minimum booking numbers apply).In case of low numbers cancellation may occur. If this unfortunately happens, early notification will be sent and full refunds given.
Online booking / Ticket purchase at the footer of this page.
29 May, 16:00 - 18:30: Visit Saltstraumen (the strongest tidal current in the world) by RIB
Bodø is home to Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the world! A narrow strait, an underwater threshold and the moon create movements in the water. A RIB-safari from Bodø to Saltstraumen is the number one thing to do in Bodø!
Four times a day, the tide pushes more than 400 million m3 through the 150-meter narrow strait of Saltstraumen. The water reaches a tremendous speed, creating incredible vortexes! These vortexes may be as large as 10 meters wide and 5 meters deep. We take you there but keep a safe distance!
You travel through breathtaking scenery and will be in close contact with the elements. You can learn about our proud coastal heritage and strong dependency on the sea, scout for sea eagles and porpoises, and admire the Caledonian mountains.
The area's narrow straits and steep mountains create good conditions for the White-Tailed Sea Eagle. The sea eagle is the largest bird of prey in Europe, with a wingspan of up to 2.5m! Bodø is home to the world's largest population of sea eagles, and you are very likely to meet one of these majestic birds along your journey.
Meeting is 15 minutes before the start of each tour at the congress info desk (Ramsalt Hotel).
29 May, 16:00 - 18:30: A hike with a view (The Emperor's Peak)
Come along on an easy hike to the top of Bodø! Keiservarden (The Emperor's Peak) is named after the German emperor Wilhelm II, who visited Bodø several times a hundred years ago. The hike to Keiservarden is one of the most popular hikes in the area, and the view is fantastic! You will see Saltstraumen, the glacier Blåmannsisen, Sweden and the Lofoten islands!
Your guide will accompany you for the whole walk to the top at 366 meters. The first part of the tour will be by bus, and you will start the hike from a smaller peak. This makes the hike comfortable and easy for most people.
During your guided hike, you will learn about Arctic life, where the Norwegians come from, and what led us to the modern lifestyle we live in the Arctic today. With stunning views, discover the panoramic views of Nordland, seeing beautiful white beaches, mountain ranges and the Lofeten Islands.
Meeting is 15 minutes before the start of each tour at the congress info desk (Ramsalt Hotel).
30 May, 18:00 - 22.30: Visit Arnøy Brygge by RIB (three course seafood dinner included)
You travel through breathtaking scenery and will be in close contact with the elements. You can learn about our proud coastal heritage and strong dependency on the sea, scout for sea eagles and porpoises, and admire the Caledonian mountains.
The Arnøy islands are located 15 nautical miles south of Bodø and have a population of 250 persons in Gildeskål County. Gildeskål is well-known for its wild, dramatic, pure nature, inspiring Norwegian and international poets! On your way, you will pass the white beach Langsanden, which offers a fantastic view.
Arnøy Brygge was a safe harbour for fishermen a hundred years ago. Today, it is beautifully restored, complete with a high-end kitchen and the possibility to stay overnight. Arnøy Brygge specializes in fresh seafood, and the phrase "catch of the day" will give new meaning after a visit to Arnøy! The chef will prepare a glorious 3 course seafood menu for you.
Meeting is 15 minutes before the start of each tour at the congress info desk (Ramsalt Hotel).
2 June,15:30 - 22:50: Evening trip to Kjerringøy trading post (dinner included)
Get ready for a historical rendezvous with Northern Norway! With more than 100years history, visiitng Kjerringøy is a journey back in time. Kjerringøy trading post was the centre of the region before the founding of the city of Bodø and is the best-kept trading post in Norway today.You will be amazed by the wealth and prosperity of this northerly point.
You will learn about «Riksvei 1», the fisherman's route between the affluent fishery areas in the north and Bergen, where the international fish trade was done. The fishermen needed supplies and shelter on their journeys, and trading posts like Kjerringøy could be found along the coast in the north.
Kjerringøy trading post is a unique piece of cultural heritage from the 18th century. The 15 buildings are wonderfully kept, with French wallpapers and hand-painted china. A guided tour will set you back into the time of Erasmus and Anna Elisabeth Zahl and their hard yet luxurious life.
At the end of the guided tour, the chef will serve locally caught halibut with seaweed butter, root vegetables and potato, and crumble pie with rhubarb/apples and vanilla ice cream. Drinks not included, but avaiable for purchase at the location.
Meeting is 15 minutes before the start of each tour at the congress info desk (Ramsalt Hotel).
2 June, 16:00 - 18:30: A hike with a view (The Emperor's Peak)
Come along on an easy hike to the top of Bodø! Keiservarden (The Emperor's Peak) is named after the German emperor Wilhelm II, who visited Bodø several times a hundred years ago. The hike to Keiservarden is one of the most popular hikes in the area, and the view is fantastic! You will see Saltstraumen, the glacier Blåmannsisen, Sweden and the Lofoten islands!
Your guide will accompany you for the whole walk to the top at 366 meters. The first part of the tour will be by bus, and you will start the hike from a smaller peak. This makes the hike comfortable and easy for most people.
During your guided hike, you will learn about Arctic life, where the Norwegians come from, and what led us to the modern lifestyle we live in the Arctic today. With stunning views, discover the panoramic views of Nordland, seeing beautiful white beaches, mountain ranges and the Lofeten Islands.
Meeting is 15 minutes before the start of each tour at the congress info desk (Ramsalt Hotel).
Don’t miss out! Only a few spots remain for this excursion.
Price per person NOK 550.-
2 June, 17:00 - 22:00: Visit Saltstraumen and Tuvsjyen by RIB - a journey back in time and a taste of the Stone Age! (dinner included)
You will travel by RIB to Tuvlia where some of the first people in the country arrived more than 10.000 years ago! The area provided the Stone Age people with a rich diet made of fish, whales, reindeer, and moose, and even today, you will find traces of their settlements in Tuvlia. The settlements in the area can be found 90 meters above sea level, not by the shore as you might expect.
You will experience the most pleasant part of the Stone Age during our dinner from our forefather's menu in a relaxing atmosphere. The food is prepared in a proper Stone Age way: a stone cooking pit. The cooking pit will be opened after your arrival so you can learn about this ancient tradition. During the meal, you will hear the story of the Stone Age people in Saltstraumen.
On your way back, you will experience Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the world! A narrow strait, an underwater threshold and the moon create special movements in the water. A RIB-safari from Bodø to Saltstraumen is the number one thing to do in Bodø!
Four times a day, the tide pushes more than 400 million m3 through the 150-meter narrow strait of Saltstraumen. The water reaches a tremendous speed, creating incredible vortexes! These vortexes may be as large as 10 meters wide and 5 meters deep. We take you there but keep a safe distance!
You travel through breathtaking scenery and will be in close contact with the elements. You can learn about our proud coastal heritage and strong dependency on the sea, scout for sea eagles and porpoises, and admire the Caledonian mountain folding up close!
Meeting is 15 minutes before the start of each tour at the congress info desk (Ramsalt Hotel).
3 June: 15:30 - 17:30: Visit Saltstraumen (the strongest tidal current in the world) by RIB
Bodø is home to Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the world! A narrow strait, an underwater threshold and the moon create movements in the water. A RIB-safari from Bodø to Saltstraumen is the number one thing to do in Bodø!
Four times a day, the tide pushes more than 400 million m3 through the 150-meter narrow strait of Saltstraumen. The water reaches a tremendous speed, creating incredible vortexes! These vortexes may be as large as 10 meters wide and 5 meters deep. We take you there but keep a safe distance!
You travel through breathtaking scenery and will be in close contact with the elements. You can learn about our proud coastal heritage and strong dependency on the sea, scout for sea eagles and porpoises, and admire the Caledonian mountains.
The area's narrow straits and steep mountains create good conditions for the White-Tailed Sea Eagle. The sea eagle is the largest bird of prey in Europe, with a wingspan of up to 2.5m! Bodø is home to the world's largest population of sea eagles, and you are very likely to meet one of these majestic birds along your journey.
Meeting is 15 minutes before the start of each tour at the congress info desk (Ramsalt Hotel).
All days: Arctic Coastal Walk
Come on a guided walking tour along the shore, across sandy beaches with a fantastic view! The special arctic light plays with your eyes; every day, it is a new and different angle. Let nature embrace you and breathe in the fresh sea air you will only find here in the north. Listen to the soothing sound of the ocean, search for beautiful sea shells at the beach and learn about the Arctic lifestyle and local history. You will be in close contact with the elements and experience an authentic Norwegian tradition – Friluftsliv – which means Enjoying the great outdoors!
Meeting point: Hurtigruten Quey at 13.00
Duration: 2 hours
Adults: NOK 495,-
Children (4-12 years): NOK 275,-
Change of plans? Free cancellations until the day before!
