European Capital of Culture, Nordic tourist destination! .

Bodø in northern Norway: the gateway to charming Lofoten. You should take some time to stay in Bodø. Both destinations offer you wonderful natural scenery, interesting history and an authentic Scandinavian lifestyle. Bodø is also a fantastic nature travel destination. If conditions permit, you can go to nature reserves or national parks around Bodø, Lofoten Islands and other places for hiking or boat tours to get close to nature and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery. The following is a travel guide to Bodø, Norway that I summarized. If it is helpful to you, remember to like and save it! - Attractions: - Bode Maelstrom (Saltstraumen Maelstrom): Located on the edge of Bode, this is a marine wonder formed by the most intense tidal changes in the world. It takes about 50 minutes by bus number 4 from the city center, but the round trip costs 112 NOK, so the best way is to drive there. It is open all day and is free of charge. You can inquire about the predicted time of daily vortex formation at the visitor center of the town, and arrive a little early to watch. When the sea water under the huge sea-crossing bridge begins to rotate, the small circles gradually become larger, accompanied by the sand, rocks, fish and insects on the seabed rolling up, the scene is very spectacular. - Bodo National Park: Located north of the Arctic Circle, Bodo National Park is home to abundant wildlife and stunning natural scenery, making it an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts. Here you can hike, camp, get close to nature, and feel the unique charm of the Arctic Circle. The park is free, but there may be additional fees for participating in certain activities or using special facilities. - gourmet food: - Salmon: Norway is rich in salmon, and Bodø is no exception. You can taste fresh salmon at local restaurants or supermarkets. Chilled salmon in supermarkets is relatively affordable and sold by the kilogram. If you try salmon dishes in a restaurant, a salmon sashimi will cost around 200-300 NOK, and a salmon sushi set will cost between 150-250 NOK. - Chocolate: This is a pure handmade chocolate brand from Hordaland, Norway. You can buy it in some dessert shops or specialty shops in Bode, with a variety of flavors to choose from, such as Brazilian manor cocoa single-source dark chocolate with 70% cocoa content, Madagascar cocoa single-source dark milk chocolate with 60% cocoa content, etc. The reference price is NOK 85 per piece. - Notes: - Transportation: If you choose to drive by yourself, you must learn more about and strictly abide by local traffic rules before traveling, and learn about road conditions, weather, supply station conditions and other information in advance. Norway has strict penalties for traffic violations, so be sure to drive carefully. - Safety precautions: Purchase overseas travel services through formal channels, choose a well-qualified car rental company, carefully check the condition of the rental vehicle, and keep relevant contact information. During your visit, do not go to undeveloped or unsafe areas. - Privacy and regulations: When taking photos and videos during the trip, you must strictly abide by local laws and regulations. Pay attention to signs such as "No Photography" and "Private Area" to avoid accidentally taking pictures, entering relevant areas by mistake, or infringing on other people's privacy. Norway has relatively strict control over drones. Do not use drones or take photos at will in important government agencies, military bases, airports, police stations and other sensitive places without permission. - Emergency response: Pay close attention to the local social security situation. If an emergency occurs, please stay calm and take appropriate emergency measures. If you are questioned and investigated by local police law enforcement officers, please cooperate. ⚠️