BOD�

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Destinasjon Bod� as Postboks 514, Sj�gt. 21 N-8001 BOD� Tlf.: + 75 52 60 00, Fax: +47 75 52 21 77 Saltstraumen Opplevelsessenter N-8056 SALTSTRAUMEN Tlf.: +47 75 56 10 15, Fax: +47 75 56 06 56

Bod� is the administrative centre for Nordland county authority. It is the northernmost town on the Coastal Route and a modern commercial centre situated in beautiful natural surroundings with views of the B�rvasstindene peaks in the south and Landegode and Lofoten mountains in the north.

In Bod�’s archipelago you will find a multitude of small island communities and bird life. No other town in the world has a greater population of sea eagles. If you are lucky you may see the eagle glide across the sky, and this sight will entitle you to become a member of the world’s only sea eagle club!

The Norwegian Aviation Museum
The complete history of Norwegian aviation is presented here. The museum’s exhibitions give a broad overview of both civil and military aviation history, from mankind’s indomitable dream of flying to the amazing realisation of that dream. The most popular exhibits are the U.S. spy plane U2, Junkers 52, Catalina and Mosquito.

Kjerring�y old trading centre
Kjerring�y was one of the richest trading centres in the county of Nordland in the last century. Today it comprises 15 listed buildings with almost intact interiors and a service building with a multimedia show, cafe and tourist information office. The service building is an exact copy of an old cowshed that was demolished in 1892.

Saltstraumen

The world’s strongest tidal current is found by Rv 17, 33 km south of the centre of Bod�. The tidal current, which occurs every six hours, is caused by 400 million cubic metres of water flowing through the 30 km long and 150 m wide strait between Saltenfjorden and Skjerstadfjorden at a speed of up to 20 knots.

The timetable for the Saltstraumen tide is available from the tourist information office.

Saltstraumen is a paradise for ocean fishing. The speciality is coley, and the world’s biggest coley hauled in by rod (22.7 kg) was caught in Saltstraumen. There are also great opportunities for mountain hiking, walks along heritage trails to sites of ancient settlements dating back 10,000 years, visits to museum or art galleries, or simply relaxing in beautiful natural surroundings close to hiking trails, picnic and barbecue areas.

Saltstraumen Adventure Centre
The centre is located in two linked buildings, "Hvirvelen" and "Arken". The exhibition presents the history, culture and daily life of the community living with the maelstrom phenomenon through the use of exhibits, models and an advanced multimedia show.