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The

10-minute city

Buses: Reliable local and regional services linking neighbourhoods and nearby communities.

Compact living: Most things in Bodø are within walking or cycling distance, making it easy to live a sustainable, car-light lifestyle.

Close to nature: Bodø offers stunning mountain peaks and a wide variety of hiking trails just minutes away – ideal for outdoor adventures, summit hikes, and year-round nature experiences.

Airport: Just minutes from the city center, with a brand-new, modern airport opening around 2030.

Train station: The terminus of the Nordland Line, connecting Bodø directly with Trondheim and southern Norway.

Ferry and express boats: Fast access to the islands, including the gateway to Lofoten and the rest of Nordland’s spectacular coastline.

Bodø lies in Nordland county in Northern Norway. The town of Bodø is the administrative centre of both the municipality and the county. Bodø is located just north of the Arctic Circle, on a peninsula between Vestfjorden and Saltfjorden. It is the largest urban area in Nordland county, and considered the second-largest city in Northern Norway.

A Snapshot of Bodø

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53 813 inhabitants in Bodø

1 176 companies in Bodø

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1.5 % unemployment rate in Bodø

On the map

Geographically, Bodø covers the western part of the peninsula between Sørfold and Saltfjorden / Skjerstadfjorden, as well as fjord and mountain areas to the south and west, including islands to the west of the town. It borders several neighbouring municipalities (e.g. Fauske, Beiarn, Gildeskål).

Map of the Sør-Trøndelag region in Norway with districts labeled Sørfold, Fauske, Beiar, and Saltdal.

“Far away yet so close”

Bodø is becoming more connected than ever, with an increasing number of direct international flights from Bodø Airport, and more on the way. Whether flying direct or via connections, you are always close to the world.

Bodo connected to the world. Illustration of Bodø new airport 2029/2030 with flight times from Bodø to various European cities: dinner in Rome, 5 hours; tea in London, 4.5 hours; date in Paris, 4 hours; lunch in Copenhagen, 2 hours.

Economy
& Business Sector

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Bodø and the surrounding region have a diverse and steadily growing economy that reflects its role as both a regional capital and Arctic hub. The city has experienced solid business growth over the past two decades, supported by investments in innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable development.

As the administrative and cultural centre of Nordland County, Bodø combines a strong public sector with a dynamic private economy, spanning traditional maritime industries and rapidly emerging fields such as renewable energy, tourism, and technology.

Growing sectors:

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Norways largest seafood county and has become our regions most important industry. It has emereged vast opportunities with high tech jobs and the industry is expected to grow by multiple of 5.

Aquaculture

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Bodø’s tourism industry is on the rise, fueled by new international routes, sustainable initiatives, and its spotlight as European Capital of Culture 2024. The region now attracts visitors year-round for its mix of Arctic nature, culture, and adventure.

Travel industry

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Bodø’s fastest-growing sector, powered by the UiT Technology Campus and leading firms like PowerOffice, DIPS, and Widerøe, is building a vibrant ecosystem for digital innovation.

Tech

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With Andøya Spaceport, Northern Norway is becoming Europe’s access to space. A billion dollar global market is driving rapid growth, and a new space ecosystem is emerging across the region.

Space Industries