Join an exciting guided walking tour through Bodø, where you will experience the city’s unique history, dramatic events, and spectacular nature – all presented by passionate local guides.

Learn about Bodø’s development from a Stone Age settlement to a modern Arctic city, and later to the European Capital of Culture in 2024. Along the way, the guides share stories that capture your attention and leave a lasting impression of the city and the people who have lived here throughout history.

The tour also provides insight into how World War II shaped Bodø, and how the Cold War turned the city into an important area of tension and espionage in the north. You will hear the fascinating story of the U2 spy plane incident, which brought Cold War drama right to Bodø’s doorstep and made the city a key location in international intelligence history.

In addition, you will experience how nature shapes life in the north. Here you can see the Arctic light reflected across the sky, with blue and purple tones mirroring the Arctic sunset. The changing seasons give Bodø a unique light and atmosphere that must be experienced – an unforgettable view and a feeling of being at the top of the world.