The Route to the North Cape - Norway - page 398

Bodø), you can make bus connections to Fauske and Bodø, a total trip of 5
hours. When asked about what and where Fauske was, an employee of the local
bus company quipped, “All roads (in and out of Bodø) lead to Fauske.” Know
in advance, if you're taking public transportation, you are likely to pass through
Fauske on your way to and from other parts of Norway's far north.
Motorists can continue north from Mo i Rana, our last stopover, until they
come to the junction with Route 80 heading west to Bodø.
VISITOR INFORMATION The tourist office, Destination Bodø, is at
Sjøgaten 3 ( & 75-54-80-00; www.visitbodo.com), in the town center. It's open
mid-June to mid-August daily from 9am to 8:30pm; mid-August to mid-June,
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. The town is rela-
tively flat, and bikes can be rented here for 60NOK to 150NOK ($8.50-$21)
per day.
SEEING THE SIGHTS
Atelier 88-Galleri Bodøgaard Lying 2.5km (1 1 ⁄ 2 miles) from the heart of
town, this museum exhibits the largest private ethnographical collection in
north Norway. Boats, artifacts of daily life, and tools used in hunting and fish-
ing are just some of the collection items on parade. The site encompasses the
Russian prisoner of war camp at Bodøgaard.
Skeidalen 2. & 75-56-32-41. Admission 50NOK ($7.10). Camp Tues-Fri 9am-3pm; Sat-Sun noon-3pm
(hours subject to change—check before coming here).
Bodin Kirke This intriguing onion-domed church can be visited along with
a trip to the Norwegian Aviation Museum (see below). It lies about 1km ( 1 ⁄ 2 mile)
southeast of the museum. Dating from 1240, the church has seen many changes
over the years. The addition of many 17th- and 18th-century baroque adorn-
ments jazz up what was once a severe interior.
Gamle Riksvei 68. & 75-54-80-00. Free admission. June-Aug Mon-Fri 10am-2:30pm. Closed Sept-May.
Bus: 23 from the station.
Bodø Domkirke Completed in 1956, this is the most notable building con-
structed since German bombers leveled Bodø on May 27, 1940. It features
tufted rugs depicting ecclesiastical themes, wall hangings, and a stained-glass
window that captures the northern lights. A memorial outside honors those
killed in the war with the inscription NO ONE MENTIONED , NO ONE FORGOTTEN .
There's also an outstanding spire that stands separate from the main building.
Torv Gate 12. & 75-52-17-50. Free admission. May-Sept daily 9am-2:30pm. Closed Oct-Apr.
Nordlandmuseet (Nordland Museum) In the town center, the main
building of this museum is one of the oldest structures in Bodø. Here you'll find,
among other exhibits, artifacts recalling the saga of local fishermen and artifacts
from the Lapp culture. There's also a “dry” aquarium, with stuffed fish, along
with silver treasure dating from the Viking era. There is an open-air part of this
museum, containing more than a dozen historical buildings moved to the site,
plus a collection of boats. Part of the exhibit includes Anna Karoline of Hopen,
the only surviving Nordland cargo vessel.
Prinsengate 116. & 75-52-16-40. www.museumsnett.no/nordlandsmuseet. Admission 30NOK ($4.25)
adults, 15NOK ($2.15) children under 15. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm; Sat 10am-3pm; Sun noon-3pm.
Norsk Luftfartsmuseum (Norwegian Aviation Museum) This
museum, shaped like an airplane propeller, takes you on an exciting “flight” of
Norway's civil and military aviation history. Kids and adults alike should soar

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