Top Things to do in Nordland
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Nordland, Northern Norway
Typified by steep mountains and the flat lowlands where they meet the Norwegian Sea, Nordland is known for its stunning scenery. The Lofoten Islands off the mainland are considered among the world's best for travelers and include unique attractions like the Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg. Saltstraumen near Bodo has the world's strongest tidal current. Further south, Vega has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its age-old lifestyle of fishing and eider duck down harvesting.
Restaurants in Nordland
1. Lofoten Island
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5.0 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By goingwalkabout - Tonsberg, Norway
Lofoten is my dream destination. After 3 visits over the last 18 years, I still want to go back. Hiking, fishing, biking, kayak, restaurants and great location to stay the night either in a rorbu or a tent. Very diverse and great nature experiences all around. We had 8 days this time, that was not enough. You must account for some bad weather here so you need a few more days to do all you want.
2. Mount Ronvik
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Mount Ronvik. From the top of Mount Ronvik, there is a fine view of the mountainous Lofoten islands and the island of Landegode to the north, the Borvasstindene mountains to the south, as well as the town of Bodo. 164 m above sea level. Midnight sun: 2 June – 10 July. 3 km from Bodo. Driveable road. Bus no. 14 and 17 take you halfway to Mount Ronvik. Top 13. The bar of Radisson Blu Hotel Bodo offers a fine view of the Bodo peninsula, Landegode and the Borvasstindene mountains. The Tower at the Norwegian Aviation Museum. From the top of the old control tower at the Norwegian Aviation Museum you have a panorama view of much of the Bodo peninsula.
Reviewed By TheNorwegianExplorer - Oslo, Norway
In my visits to Bodø I always run up to Keiservarden. Excellent view of city and nature around. Can choose to access by gravel or forrest/sherpa Trail. Easy access to further mountaina from here. Highly recommended.
3. Valnesfossen
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Nora_Olsen - San Francisco, United States
Had a good stop here during a warm day. You can stop below the waterfall and walk up the hill, or stop up at the river, and enjoy the view from the top (just be careful if you walk on the rocks - the shore is safer, at least below the bridge where the road crosses the river).
4. Klokkerhagen elvepark
5. Justadtinden
6. Festvagtind Hike
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
The hike starts with the parkinglot in Festvag. Walk 100 m in direction Henningsvaer, take a turn to the right and follow the trail. It`s steep, but the view is amazing.
Reviewed By watchviking
Hiking up is definitely worth the effort. If you dont dare to go all the way up: there is incredible views to be seen in the midsection of the trail in ”heiavannet viewpoint” as well. If you are climbing all the way you should still visit this midsection viewpoint and possibly swim in the lake located up there. Locals said that I could also drink the water from the lake beside ”hieavannet” and I did top my bottles there! :) All the way to the top awaits a view that is really worth the trouble of getting up there. To me it took about 2h to climb all the way up. Would probably reserve 3-4h total so you can rest and take in the view as well. There is paid parking at the starting point. From the midsection up the trail is more tricky. If it is raining be extra careful.
7. Bleikstranda
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Summer_angel04 - Oslo, Norway
You should visit Bleik and if the weather is nice, stay, have a picnic, and maybe even go for a swim if you are the tough type!
8. Visit Plura
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
SCUBA DIVING ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME! Visit Plura is the place to go. The Plura cave is diveable all year round. With a fully equipped dive center and professional staff in place, you can get the ultimate cave diving experience. All levels of dive training is available on site, in addition to accommodation, rental gear, all gas fills, led weights, back plates, wings and basically all a diver needs. Courses are filling up fast so it is recommended to book in advance.
Reviewed By alekseolsen - Moss, Norway
Visited Plura from 27th of December until 4th of January. Had a lovely stay, with great courses (cavern and Intro to Cave). The training made you very comfortable with diving the cave following the courses, and the cave itself is out of this world. To those of you concerned that you need X-thousand dives before entering the cave, I had just above 100 dives, and really enjoyed the courses:) On top of magnificent diving, Ina and Jani are very friendly, there was never any problems to borrow equipment etc. To top it all, we had the most lovely new years Dinner, sauna and Bath????????
9. Finnkonakken
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Vetlebere - Bodo, Norway
Ride a car or ask a bus driver to let you off at the starting point. Follow the trail and the signs. One safe but semi-steep segment in the forest after about 1/3 of the way, with ropes you can support yourself on. Slightly steep towards the top, but still safe. Popular low-to-medium effort hike.
10. Mjelle
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
“You have to have been there to understand,” sings the local troubadour, Terje Nilsen, describing Mjelle in a song. In the summer, many excursions end at Mjelle, both weekends and weekdays. You don’t have to be a child to collect shells or build sand castles, or to enjoy a good ball game. Bring firewood and cooking equipment if you want to barbecue.
