Bodø City
Bodø offers a diverse cultural scene and is a perfect starting point for outdoor activities and exploring Northern Norway. You will rarely find yourself bored here!
Student Life
As a police student in Bodø, you can expect three unique years of study. Here, you will experience being part of a community. The campus is right next to Nord University, with which we have a great collaboration and can use several of their facilities.
Police students are welcome to join the Bodø Students' Sports Club (Bodøstudentenes Idrettslag (NO), which offers a variety of sports every week.
If you enjoy participating in quizzes, themed parties, board game nights, debates, or stand-up comedy, you will find many events at Samfunnet i Bodø (NO). This is the students' very own house, owned and run by its members.
Cultural Offerings
Bodø has a rich cultural life and several cool venues where you can experience music and theater.
Stormen konserthus (NO) and library have received a lot of international attention and have become very popular among the city's residents.
Nordland musikkfestuke (NO) and the Parkenfestivalen (NO) are also a couple of highlights that attract thousands of spectators every year.
Student week
UKA in Bodø is a festival organized every other year by the students in the city. The festival is a popular event highly valued by its visitors. Here, you can attend everything from stand-up comedy, rave parties, concerts, silent discos, and revues to academic and sports days.
Photo: Olav Inge Alfheim
Outdoor Activities
Bodø is perfect for those who love an active lifestyle. Here, you will find a fantastic network of well-marked trails, ideal for hiking, cycling, and skiing. The city also has large sports halls and several fitness centers. Explore the beautiful coasts and mountains in the area. The possibilities are endless for those who enjoy hiking, kayaking, mountain climbing, summit tours, mountain biking, paragliding, and much more!
Read more about what Bodø has to offer:
- Nye Bodø (NO)
- Visit Bodø
Photo: Terje Rakke
Worth Checking Out in Bodø
Photo: Michael Mathisen
Melkebaren
If you're tired of the reading room and love good coffee, Melkebaren is definitely worth checking out. They also host concerts from time to time.
Located at Storgata 16. Check out their Facebook page.
Brødrene Berbusmel Café
Brødene Berbusmel Bakery & Deli serves local dishes and ingredients, pure flavors, and a mix of traditional and modern techniques. The bakery is dedicated to craftsmanship, quality, local ingredients, and great recipes.
Read more about the cafè (NO).
Dama di
Not only is this a very fun name (Dama di = Your girl) for a cultural venue, but the place is incredibly cool. Dama di is a cultural house, club, concert venue, and bar in the heart of Bodø city center. Dama di is open 364 days a year from 20:00 to 03:30. Check out their webpage for concerts and more (NO).
Svømmehallen scene
Experience one of Norway's most unique concert venues. The swimming hall from the late 60s offers everything from club nights with local and young music scenes to festivals and concerts with well-known national and international artists.
Check out what's happening at Svømmehallen scene (NO)
Hike to Kaiservarden
Keiservarden is one of Bodø's most visited hiking destinations due to its proximity and fantastic views. Check out the hiking details (NO)
Experience one of Bodø's most beautiful beaches
Hovsundet is truly a natural gem worth visiting. The iconic beach has become one of Bodø's most photographed spots. The hike to the beach takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Feel free to visit the beautiful Auvika along the way.