Harbor breakwall with boat docks
by yooperprof
Take a stroll out the breakwall to get a sense of the dimension of the harbor. It's not hard to see why this was such a desirable place to establish a major transportation center for the northland! I like a lot of the newer architecture along the harborfront - it seems to blend in well with the surrounding natural features.
Bodo is declared the town of...
by maritagnes
Bodo is declared the town of Sea Eagles, being the town in the world having the largest amount of eagles.
Anybody who's been to Bodo and has personally seen the Eagle there, can become a member of the Bodo Sea Eagle Club, the world's only one. (Photo: Stella Polaris)
National day in Bodø
by maritagnes
If you happen to be around on a 17th of May, the celebration of the National day is quite a spectacular event.
The childrens' procession in the morning
with national costumes, little Norwegian flags, toy flutes, brass bands, happy smiling faces and lots of ice cream is a beautiful experience. Everyone is outside watching along the street.
Later in the afternoon there will be another procession for grown-ups with all kinds of organizations (sport clubs, choirs...) represented, lots of show and fun and the red-dressed high-school graduates (russ) putting even more colour to the day.
Packing List
by maritagnes
There's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong kind of clothes :)) Be prepared for wind and/or rain when you visit in summer. Temperatures can range from cold to really warm in summer, so be prepared for anything from 10-25 deg C (50-77 deg F) Pharmacies are called "Apotek". Be aware that many medicines which may be easier to buy abroad need a prescription in Norway (eg anthibiotics and heavy painkillers)
Be sure to bring the supply you'll need of your usual medicines. Easy to get all kind of films and photo equipment - films may be more expensive than home.
the whole archipelago is...
by kalypso
the whole archipelago is incredible but i camped at this amazing beach right outside of henningsvaer that is definitely worth stopping out. the water, however, doesn't seem to get much warmer than about 13 or 14 degrees.