HIKING GUIDE FOR BODØ AND SALTEN
There are numerous places to go hiking in Bodø and the rest of the Salten district in Northern Norway. Arctic Hikes gets you started with everything you need, from getting to the parking lot by the start point and all the way to the endpoint. Every hike and trip has maps, pictures, videos, and explanations for every step of the way. Prior knowledge about the area is not required to embark on these routes. 9 different categories packed with beautiful destinations taking you through Arctic nature, going high and low, short and far. Subscribe to the social media sites below and stay updated on new hiking routes
Ingeborgfossen waterfall in Saltdal
This hike starts by a parking lot at the inner part of Botvatnet in Saltdal. From here you follow the path to a vantage point next to Ingeborgfossen
Nattmålstuva by Evjenrunden
The circle forest hike Evjenrunden starts by the water tower near Evjen, from here you hike up to Nattmålstuva, before continuing back to start
Seashore hike to Skagodden in Bodø
The hike to Skagodden on Straumøya starts by the cemetery at Seivåg. From here you walk down to the ocean and follow the shore 3.25 km
Forest hike at Evjen in Bodø
Nice little forest hike that goes in a circle at Evjen in Bodø. The total distance of the route is around 3.25 kilometers, with an easy terrain all the way
Hike to Bestefarvarden in Bodø
This is a nice little hike located just outside the city center of Bodø. The distance from the start point to the endpoint at Bestefarvarden is 1 km
Kayaking around Valnesvatnet lake
This kayak trip follows the shore around beautiful Valnesvatnet lake in Bodø. The distance around the lake ended at 16.5 km, taking about 4 hours
Finnesfjellet mountain in Gildeskål
This mountain hike starts at the parking lot at Finnes in Gildeskål. From here you hike around 1.80 km until you reach the top of Finnesfjellet
Indre Lurfjellvatnet on Beiarfjellet
This hike starts at the parking lot by the tunnel on Beiarfjellet mountain and goes to a lake called Indre Lurfjellvatnet. Distance each way is 10 km
Fykantrappa up to Rallarbrakka
The Fykan stairs consist of 1129 steps going 300 meters up the mountainside. Here you can see what the trip looked like before it closed
Durmålstinden mountain in Sørfold
This long hike starts at a parking lot on the road Sisoveien above Straumvatnet lake in Sørfold municipality and ends up at Durmålstinden
Hiking to Storvarden on Sandfjellet
Route starts at the parking lot on Kvikstadheia, from here you hike up to the ridge and follow it until you reach a cairn called Storvarden
Car trip to Ramskjell in Beiarn
This trip goes by car to beautiful Ramskjell in Beiarn municipality. Park up at Ramskjellvatnet and explore the area on foot, or have a picnic
Small lakes below Mjønesskaret
This hike starts at the end of Vatnveien road and goes up to some small lakes below Mjønesskaret, between Blombakkfjellet and Mjønesfjellet
Seashore hiking on Straumøya
This seashore hike starts by some boathouses at Straumøya, just across the fjord from Bodø city, and goes to a nice beach 3 kilometers away
Kayak trip around Vågøya in Bodø
This kayak trip starts at Skjelstadsundet outside Bodø city and goes around the beautiful island of Vågøya. The distance ends up at a bit over 10 km
Bodø: Towards city
Bodø: Tverlandsbrua
Fauske: Nordvika
Fauske: Tussvika
Saltdal: Røkland
Bodø: Saltstraumen
Bodø: Åseli bridge
Bodø: Hogndalen
Gildeskål: Sandhornøya
Beiarn: Beiarfjellet
Gildeskål: Torsvika
Saltdal: Graddis
Saltdal: Saltfjellet
Bodø: Ljøsenhammer
Gildeskål: Åsgotsletta
Glomfjord: Fykan
Steigen: Engeløya
Sørfold: Kvarv
Sørfold: Kobbskaret
Hamarøy: Kråkmo
Hamarøy: Bognes
Sounds from the summer forest
Sound of birds singing in the green forest on a sunny summer day, accompanied by the sound of a river making its way down towards the sea
White noise from a river flowing
Calm down your body and mind and fall asleep faster at night with the static white noise from a river flowing in the green forest on a summer day
Sound of a babbling brook
Calm down and relax with the soothing sound of a babbling brook flowing in the green summer forest. Perfect to use as sleep sounds at night
White noise from a waterfall
Relaxing nature sounds for sleep with the sound of a clear shallow river flowing in the green summer forest on a nice and sunny day
White noise from a waterfall
White noise from a white waterfall flowing down a barren rocky landscape on a summer day in Norway. Great static sounds for falling asleep
Sound of a gentle stream
Relaxing sounds of a babbling brook for sleep and relaxation. Calm down your body and mind with the sound of a gentle stream in the forest
Waterfall in the green forest
Summer forest landscape with white noise from a roaring waterfall in the background, rushing down a steep ravine while making a white noise
White noise from a waterfall
Roaring sound of a waterfall rushing down the rocky landscape deep in the Norwegian forest. Fall asleep faster and sleep deeper at night
Roaring sound of a loud waterfall
The roaring sound of a loud waterfall rushing down the summer forest on a sunny day. Calm down your body and mind while trying to sleep