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Boro (बर'/बड़ो [bɔɽo] ), also called Bodo, is an ethnolinguistic group native to the state of Assam in India. They are a part of the greater Bodo-Kachari family of ethnolinguistic groups and are spread across northeastern India.
Amongst the strongest tidal currents in the world, with water speeds reaching 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph), is Saltstraumen, situated about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Bodø. The village of Kjerringøy is a well preserved old trading village on the coast about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the town of Bodø.
Here you will find one of Norway’s fastest growing cities, which will be the European Capital of Culture in 2024, located in the middle of magnificent natural gems in the surrounding region. Experience the world’s strongest maelstrom – Saltstraumen, Europe´s most accessible glacier, Svartisen, northern lights, midnight sun, and famous ...
From the city of Bodø, you can hike in the nearby mountains, experience the world’s strongest maelstrom at Saltstraumen, and visit an old trading post at Kjerringøy.
Discovering Bodø, the gateway to the Lofoten Islands and Northern Norway. All the best things to do and the best tips for your visit: restaurants, day trips, places to stay and how to get there.
Bodø is located just north of the Arctic Circle. It is the largest urban area and town in Nordland county and it is the second-largest town in Northern Norway. [5] The 14.16-square-kilometre (3,500-acre) town has a population (2018) of 41,215 and a population density of 2,911 inhabitants per square kilometre (7,540/sq mi). [1]
Get ready to explore a world of possibilities, from glacier hiking under the midnight sun to savoring delicious dining experiences. Discover chalk-white beaches, cool cloud bars, and exhilarating climbing facilities nestled amidst towering mountains.
Here you can shop, enjoy world class cocktails or wine, climb the wild mountains, and go RIB-rafting in the world’s strongest tidal current – all in one day! In Bodø, the range of activities is large and the distances small – it is easy to combine city life with magical nature experiences.
Bodø, the northernmost point of the staggeringly beautiful Kystriksveien Coastal Route and 63km west of Fauske on the Arctic Highway, is the gateway to Norway's true north. It's also the northern terminus of Norway's railway system and a jumping-off point for the Lofoten Islands.
Bodø is Northern Norway's second-largest after Tromsø and is a quite young town. It was established as a trading town in connection with the cod fishery at Lofoten, but it was not large herring catches until the end of the 19th century.
