Bodø is a city and municipality in the county of Nordland, Norway. The city lies just north of the Arctic Circle and the midnight sun is visible from June 2 to July 10. The strongest tidal current in the world Saltstraumen is situated some 30 km east of Bodø. As the northern terminus of Nordlandsbanen, Bodø is the northern end of the railroad network of Norway. However, travellers going further north will often switch to a corresponding bus in Fauske bound for Narvik. There is also a railway from Narvik to Kiruna in Sweden, and further into the Swedish rail network. The railway station opened in 1961. Bodø Airport lies two km outside the city centre and was opened in 1952. The airport served 1 308 000 passengers in 2004. Ferries run between Bodø and the Lofoten Islands.
Bodø is well-known for beautiful surroundings. Besides Saltstraumen, the municipality of Bodø has lots of wilderness to offer hikers. Just 10 kilometers north of Bodø lies the beautiful recreation area of Geitvågen. The area is inhabited by a large number of Sea-Eagles.
