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KJERRINGØY OLD TRADING POST NORWEGIAN AVIATION MUSEUM the panoramic vistas from Ronvikfjellet mountain. Kjerringøy Trading Post is situated in an idyllic setting The National Norwegian Aviation Museum Duration: 2 hours. Capacity: 100. at beautiful Kjerringøy, a pearl on northern was opened in 1994 and is ’s national Norway’s coast. A picturesque, coastal-alpine museum in this field. It is situated in Bodø in WINTER landscape sheltered from the ocean by a a building shaped like a gigantic propeller, and Located in the Northern Lights belt just north of garland of small , islets and rocks. deals with both military and civil aviation. Inside the Circle, Bodø offers excellent chances Kjerringøy is a 45-minute drive from Bodø and has 15 the museum you can experience aviation and its of seeing the Northern Lights. Its mild coastal authentic buildings at this traditional, north fascinating history at close quarters. See famous climate, the Borealis and fantastic Arctic Norwegian trading post which are exceptionally and infamous aircraft like the Spitfire, the Twin twilight makes for an excellent winter destination. well-preserved. Follow the farmhand and the maid Otter and the U-2 spy plane at close quarters. Enjoy activities like: winter RIB safari, snowshoeing, through the old buildings with their distinctive Duration: 3 hours Capacity: 900. coastal walks, drinking hot cocoa in the urban city and authentic atmosphere, buy boiled sweets centre or enjoying a concert in the town Cathedral. at the country store and take part in many other MUSEUM BODØ activities during the season. A Multimedia show This is the oldest museum in Nordland County, recounts the history of the trading post. established in 1888. In one of Bodø’s oldest buildings Duration: 5 hours. Capacity: 250. (from 1904) you can see the exhibition entitled “Our City”, which portrays the city’s history. The museum CONCERT IN BODØ CATHEDRAL also has a 1000-year-old treasure on Enjoy a magical performance in Bodø Cathedral, just display. Duration: 2 hours. Capacity: 50. a short walk from your ship. The organist will give an introduction to the city, Bodø Cathedral and it´s pride SIGHTSEEING and joy, one of the largest organs with 5200 pipes. From quayside, by bus or walking. Enjoy a Sit back and enjoy the beautiful concert by sightseeing tour with a visit to the local church, the local youth choir dressed in their national the charming city centre with its local handcrafts, costumes. Duration: 1 hours. Capacity: 900 cafes, museums and modern shops. Followed by Bodø. Photo: mittnordland

PORT OF BODØ Shuttle bus NO Maximum beam Unlimited Visiting address Bodøterminalen, Terminalveien Parking place for buses YES Maximum air draft Draft above 58 m Mailing address P.O.B. 138, NO-8001 Bodø Taxi YES must be reported to port authorities BODØ Phone +47 75 55 10 80/90 Rental cars YES Bollard strength (certification) 150 t E-mail [email protected] Public transportation YES, 200 m Crew facilities Free wifi, hiking maps, walking trail. Internet www.bodohavn.no Shopping 500 m Your first port of call north of the Maritime contact person Joanna Skowron Currency exchange NO ANCHORAGE/TENDER E-mail contact person [email protected] Internet access in pier area YES Max size On request Phone contact person +47 908 98 020 Distances to airport 3 km BODØ AIRPORT Ship tenders allowed On request Bodø is a vibrant city on the edge of nature, with dazzling Midnight Sun and magical Northern Lights, music festivals Distance to pilot station Distance to city centre 500 m Type of bottom On request South: 1 nm, 1 hour Nearest hospital 750 m, Nordland Hospital, Depth On request and concerts throughout the year. An urban city centre with restaurants and shops, central berths and memorable North: 1 nm, 1 hour phone +47 75 53 40 00 Distance from anchorage to Tender Pier On request Pilot channel Channel 13 Tender Pier capacity On request excursions. We recommend Saltstraumen -the world’s strongest maelstrom, Kjerringøy - a historic trading PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & INFORMATION post, the National Norwegian Aviation Museum, Sea Egle Safari by RIB, Fishing trips, Arctic Rail, heritage TOURIST INFORMATION LNG YES, by car Visiting address Tollbugata 13, NO-8006 Bodø EPI NO and hikes. During the winter enjoy snowshoeing, walking tours and spectacular Northern Lights excursions. Mailing address P.O.B. 514, NO-8001 Bodø ESI YES Phone +47 75 54 80 00 Waste handling YES With a one-stop connection to the major airport hubs of Europe, Bodø is the perfect turnaround port. E-mail [email protected] Grey water YES Internet www.visitbodo.com Tugboats YES, on prior request Distance from port 500 m Anchorage YES, on prior request Ship tender facilities YES GENERAL INFORMATION Tidal movement MLWS 0.4 m MHWS 2.8 m Guide Service YES Seawalk NO Turnaround facilities YES ISPS approved YES ATTRACTIONS/EXCURSIONS THE ARCTIC CIRCLE Terminal/Restrooms in pier area YES Maximum ship length 320 m (8.5 m draft) The Arctic Circle is one of the five major circles of Norway’s second largest glacier, underground caves, NATURAL PHENOMENONS AND latitude that mark maps of the Earth. The region formations, steep peaks, waterfalls and OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES north of the circle is known as the Arctic. A trip to a beautiful lake are all located in the beautiful the Arctic Circle includes a ceremony where you get National Park. You might like to try biking, dog SALTSTRAUMEN a diploma for passing the Circle. It also includes a sledding, mindful walking, kissing a , a guided Visit the world’s strongest tidal current where the meet-up with a Sami family and a traditional Sami glacier tour or taking in the view from the café. largest whirlpools are 12 m in diameter and 5 m lunch. The trip goes through scenic surroundings. Duration: 8 hours by coach. Capacity 120. deep. See one of the wonders of the world at close Duration: 7 hours. Capacity 40. quarters, as an onlooker on the shore, on a Sea Eagle MUSEUMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

S TER G ME 450 TURNIN IN Safari by RIB or over a stone age cultural meal. HIKING AND WALKS BAS Bodø is a find for those who love nature, and the NEWTON FLIGHT ACADEMY Learn about the historical adventures of OPENING 220 METERS TERMINAL QUAY the world’s strongest tidal current. view from Mt Keiservarden is magnificent. A coach Newton Flight Academy offers flight simulator will bring you to the foot of the mountain within a sessions for beginners or advanced flyers. In the Enjoy refreshments and an educational multimedia Quay Length Draft Airdraft Beam Height TERMINAL QUAY SOUTH film which explains the phenomenon occurring 10-minute drive. Bodø is a peninsula surrounded by full-motion two-seat simulators, you are the captain, Town square quay 120 m 7.0 m Unlimited Unlimited +4.5 (LAT) OPENING 190 METERS TOWN SQUARE QUAY every 6 hours when almost 400 million cubic ocean and , but also by scenic countryside on in full control of the aircraft from take off to landing. Terminal quay south 200 m 8.4 m Unlimited Unlimited +4.5 (LAT) metres of water pass through the 3 km long and the outskirts of the city. Mountainous Bodø offers With highly qualified flight instructors ready to give Terminal quay 320 m 8.5 m Unlimited Unlimited +4.5 (LAT) CITY 1 500m ANCHORAGE AREA CENTRE 150 m wide strait between the Saltenfjord and wonderful hiking opportunities with its 120 peaks you a fun and safe flying experience, where you’ll LARGER SHIPS SCALE the Skjerstadfjord at speeds of up to 20 knots. surrounding the city. You can choose between easy get to see the unique beauty of the Norwegian Duration: 3 hours. Capacity: 400 coastal walks, snowshoeing and mountain climbing fjords and coastline. No experience is required. - all year round. Duration: 1-3 hours. Capacity: 120

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