ボドの天然記念物・トップ10

Incredible forces of nature Four times a day, this massive volume of water forces its way through the 150-meter-wide strait in Saltstraumen. This creates enormous whirlpools that dance between the fjords. We're talking about 400 million cubic meters of seawater, moving at an average speed of 13 kilometers per hour – when the current is at its strongest, it's much faster!

Keiservarden is a real favourite for the people of Bødo. In 2016, Queen Sonja officially open the sherpa-built trail up to the summit. At the top of the climb, there's a circular viewfinder that allows you to name the surrounding islands and peaks.

Keiservarden (366 m) is Bodø's local mountain. Once you reach the top, you have a fantastic view of Bodø and the surrounding area. TOP 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

The current table can be viewed on site, or even better, it can be accessed online for planning purposes. https://saltstraumen.info/Velkommen/saltstraumtabellen

Recommendation: spikes for shoes in winter

Saltstraumen, 30 km southeast of Bodø, is the strongest tidal current in the world. Its name comes from Salten, the region in which it is located. Straumen comes from the Old Norse straumr for “current, current”

A must go if you are near Bodo

Keiservarden is probably Bodø's most popular hiking destination, which is probably well visited all year round. The path up Veten (that's what the mountain is actually called) is well-paved and easy to walk, which is what many people do. The view from the way, but especially from the summit, is simply sensational. You have a 360° view, from the one over Bodø to the one over the sea. If the visibility is good, you can see the Lofoten Islands flashing in the distance. The light is unique. You have to do it! Why is the mountain called Keiservarden? Well, because in 1891 the German Emperor Wilhelm II (and his entourage) was up here. A landmark was erected in his honor and the path up here was called Keiserstien. Wilhelm II was a Norway fan.