Bodø – Norway
Bodø is the largest town in Nordland County and the second largest in Northern Norway. With immediate proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and spectacular mountain trails, the town offers a unique mix of nature-based and urban city life experiences. Bodø is home to the famous football team Bodø/Glimt as well as the strongest tidal current in the world (Saltstraumen), and in 2024 Bodø is the first European Capital of Culture above the Arctic Circle, presenting a total of 1,000 events throughout Nordland County.
The Arctic Mayors’ Forum offers a platform where Arctic municipalities can contribute to policy-making processes that concern the Arctic.
For Bodø Municipality it is important to promote the interests of our inhabitants internationally, both to influence policies and legislation that affect them, and to give them a voice in the development of the Arctic as the region attracts increasing attention worldwide.
Bodø aims to use AMF for exchanges with Arctic partners who experience similar challenges to Bodø, as well as exploring opportunities based on best practices of other AMF members. Relevant topics may be e.g. climate adaptation and environmental issues, economic development, knowledge, technology and digitalisation, preparedness and security, infrastructure, and demographics.
Quick facts
Population
- English name: Bodø Municipality
- Name local languages: Bodø kommune
- Population: 53 000
- Largest city/town: Bodø
- Population Bodø: 42 800
Language and culture
- Traditional territory of: The Saami People
- Languages spoken: Norwegian
Work and education
- Mayor industries: Public sector – health and social services, teaching and general public administration, Merchandise trade, Construction, Technological services, Property management, Transport and storage, Commercial services, Accommodation and restaurants
- Higher education: Nord University, Norwegian Police University College
Arctic Mayors’ Forum
- Joined: 2019