Bodø is located on the sea with mountains just behind and a glacier nearby. You will have the opportunity to participate in nearly all kinds of outdoor activities. The area just outside the city is excellent for hiking, biking, canoeing and even swimming on a warm summer day. In the winter months students can go cross-country skiing, play ice hockey, ice skate, ice fish, admire the northern lights and enjoy the darkness with friends. Downhill skiing, telemark skiing and snowboarding are popular as well.

Fishing is possible in lakes and rivers near the university camp. In the river "Futelva" people have landed salmon as big as 10 kilos. The strongest maelstrom (tidal current) in the world, Saltstraumen, is famous for good coalfish fishing, and you can also catch cod there. For those especially interested in marine life, the Saltstraumen current is also an exceptional place for scuba-diving.

In the mountains and cliffs around the city rock climbing is a popular activity. And if you take the bus to the glacier "Svartisen", it is possible to get a guided tour on the ice.

In Bodø one may hire a rubber boat with a guide for deep sea rafting, or to get out to one of the many small islands that surround the city. You can also go on a guided tour in a kayak on the sea. 

Many people enjoy taking the ferry from Bodø to the beautiful Lofoten Islands, a magnificent weekend or day-trip. As you can see, the Bodø area truly possesses some of Norway's most stunning nature and outdoor recreation opportunities. We invite you to join us and experience these opportunities for yourself!