Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Norwegian Top Destinations
Kjerringøy Rorbusenter is located near the sea, and you can listen to the waves or look for the northern lights from your lovely fisherman’s cabin. Photo: Kjerringøy Rorbusenter.
Adventures await in beautiful Bodø Bodø was recently named Norway’s most attractive city, which is no surprise when you ask the locals. With proximity to some of Norway’s most incredible natural wonders and a consistent city development, it is really no coincidence that this northern city has secured the number-one spot. By Karen Langfjæran
When you land at Bodø Airport, you are only five minutes from the city centre, where the magic begins. The secondbiggest city in northern Norway has a wonderful charm as it meets the ocean, where you can see some of its exceptional mountains surrounding the city in Norway that has been awarded as the most attractive. 82 | Issue 98 | March 2017
A short drive away, you can explore a number of natural wonders in the Salten region, including Saltstraumen and Svartisen, and landmarks as well as a range of activities such as fishing, mountain biking, paragliding, kayaking, diving and unique ocean safari trips. The impressive mountains are just one of many attractions, as you can visit the unique
archipelago, grottos, national parks and exceptional island groups as well as the nearby Lofoten and Vesterålen.
No time to waste in Bodø For the culturally minded, Bodø is a natural choice for its wide range of cultural events throughout the year, including art exhibitions, festivals and concerts. The brand new Stormen culture quarter with a library and concert hall has made downtown Bodø a whole new experience. At Stormen concert hall, award-winning for both its architecture and acoustics, you can experience the world’s northernmost professional orchestra, the Arctic