Things to do in Bodo, Northern Norway: The Best Sights & Landmarks

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The church was originally built in 1886 by Eliseus Hansen. However, because of poor foundations it was dismantled in 1903 and moved to its present location. The church contains 4 stained glass windows by Borger Hauglid, and a font made of local Fauske marble which dates from 1953. The two church bells are from 1885. The pulpit and altar area are said to have been created by Kristian Nilsen from Fjell and Kristian Jakobsen from Kodvag. The altar piece was painted and gilded by Theodor Madsen. The organ was built in Norway in 1967 and has 16 voices. Its front is from the church’s original organ built in 1904.

Welcome to Lop Farm!Time-honoured farm – proud traditions. The farm buildings are several hundred years old and were formerly the residences of a senior state official and a skipper. Due to covid 19, the Løp farm has to keep buildings closed this summer 2020. Everyone is welcome to visit and use the outdoor area around the museum.

A now abandoned cafe building it is situated atop Rønvikfjellet and it's location provides an excellent view over Bodo.

The new Kjerringoy church was consecrated in 1883. The furnishings are a mix of old and new. The oldest furnishings are from the 1600s. In the portal there are a large collection box and two sacrificial wall plaques. The smaller plaque bears the date 1730. Inside the church there is a collection bowl from 1760 which was used for the collection. Especially treasured is the blackboard next to the pulpit, which bears the date 1601 and was restored by Oscar Bodogaard in 1974. Christian Bo painted the altar piece in 1885.

After Bodo was bombed during World War II, the Germans built a fortress at Bremnes to guard the approach by sea to Bodo. The adjoining areas are excellent for fishing and hillwalking. A walk up the path to the top of Bremnes is rewarded by a -magnificent view of the scenic island of Landegode. On clear days you can enjoy the midnight sun from 2 June to 10 July.

This church, built in 1997, was designed by Reidar Berg. The interior is round, while the roof and ceiling are cruciform, opening the circle in the four directions of the compass. The alter piece is made of glass, and over the stone baptism font placed in the very centre of the church hangs a glass sculpture by Gunnar Torvund. The candlesticks and processional cross are made of glass as well. A new organ produced by Ryde & Berge was installed in 2002. The font is made of natural stone from Gildeskal. Ecclesiastical textiles by Ann Rasmussen. The work of art ”Planeten” bby Evelyn Scoobie in the churchyard.