Luxury bespoke holidays to the Thon Hotel Nordlys, Bodo, Norway
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location In the centre of Bodo, within walking distance of the main sights, and about 800m from the station
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Bodø
Distance from airport About 5 minutes by taxi
Closest railway station Bodø
Distance from railway station 800m
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, bar/lounge, lift, wheelchair access, 24-hour front desk, complimentary coffee in lobby, ice machine, parking, dry cleaning service.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi
Out and about nearby
Bodø recommended highlights: the Saltstraumen maelstrom, home to the world’s strongest tidal current; Kjerringøy, a small, rural community featuring alpine landscapes ranging from mountains to white sandy beaches; Keiservarden hill; Mount Ronvikfjellet; Bodø harbour and pier; Norwegian Aviation Museum.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,280
Holiday Code EXH46362
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to the Thon Hotel Nordlys, Bodo, Norway
The Thon Hotel Nordlys in Bodø is a modern, design 4-star hotel with comfortable rooms furnished to reflect the local attractions and offering wonderful views of the waterfront and mountains. Its location next to the marina and the breakwater in the centre of Bodø allows its guests to witness the beautiful views of the harbour from the pier dating back to 1904. Slightly further out you can discover the wonders of the Salstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current, as well as Kjerringøy, a beautiful region of mountain and beach landscapes, before retiring to your hotel enjoy a dinner of local produce in the Egon Restaurant, which serves lunch, dinner and light dishes. There is also a bar and lounge ideal for a rest in between sightseeing and visits around the city.
Room descriptions
Thon Hotel Nordlys Bodo has rooms that include free Wi-Fi, telephone, shower and WC, hairdryer, minibar, TV, desk, ironing board, iron, safe, slippers, bathrobe and tea maker. Hypoallergenic rooms are available.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,280
Holiday Code EXH46362
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to the Thon Hotel Nordlys, Bodo, Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Thon Hotel Nordlys, Bodø, we include a scheduled flight with British Airways from London to Oslo and with SAS Airlines from Oslo to Bodø. From the airport to the city centre is a taxi ride of about 5 minutes, and the train station is 800m from the hotel.
Additional information
Children: Extra beds can be provided for a fee.
Other information: Smoking is not allowed.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,280
Holiday Code EXH46362
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to the Thon Hotel Nordlys, Bodo, Norway
About Northern Norway
This northernmost region of the country, with the large part of it sitting within the Arctic Circle, is one that conjures up much of the magic for the visitor to Norway. This is the land of snow and ice, endless tundra, red-painted houses of fishing villages, the land of the midnight sun and the eerily mystical Northern Lights. Perched on the coast near Narvik are the idyllic Lofoten Islands, with craggy peaks, inlets and fjords, fishing villages and farms. Svolvaer is the gateway to the Lofoten Islands and from here you can visit the charming villages of Reine, Stramsund, Ballstad and Nusfjord. The main town of the region is Tromsø, situated about 186 miles inside the Arctic Circle and the place from where Amundsen started his polar expedition. The town is a popular place for viewing the Northern Lights. Other places you might visit depending on how you travel through this region are Mo I Rana, Bodø and Narvik. From Narvik you can take the train to Kiruna in Sweden and on to Stockholm (by sleeper train).
Highlights of Northern Norway
Places of interest include the Lofoten Aquarium, the Lofotr Vikingmuseum, farm visits and visits to meet the locals. You can experience the Midnight Sun in summer and undertake many activities such as climbing, hiking, sailing, kayaking, sea safaris to visit Trollfjord and watch for sea eagles, fishing trips. There are scenic routes around the Lofoten Island affording ample photo opportunities and the chance to see striking artwork set amongst the natural landscape and near the viewing points. There are several art galleries on the Lofoten Islands displaying not only paintings and prints, but also glasswork and Lofoten woollen goods. From Bodø there are numerous hiking trails near the hotel, with the hotel recommending the Ramnfloget, Keiservarden, Ørnkloa, Bestefarvarden, and Finnkonnakken. There are also RIB excursions available nearby, and the area is home to the famous Saltstraumen maelstrom. Bodø is a short distance away, with restaurants, bars, shops, and museums, such as the Norwegian Aviation Museum. Mjelle Beach is further up the coast, known for its red sand, infused with garnet. Tromsø recommended highlights: Arctic Cathedral, Storsteinen mountain ledge, Polar Museum, Tromsø Museum, dolphin safaris, fjord cruises, Northern Light searches.
Cultural highlights of Northern Norway
Tromsø is home to a number of museums including the Polar Museum and the Tromsø museum. Svolvaer has its own local history museum and on Lofoten there is a Viking long house and museum. Near Bodø is the Kjerringoy trading post and the Bunkermuseum. Northern Norway is home to the Sami people and you can experience the Sami culture in a number of locations: reindeer herding, joik (Sami folk music), silver working, Sami clothing and ceramics.
Festivals of Northern Norway
Northern Lights festival in Tromsø held at the end of January, the Arctic Arts Festival in Harstad during the summer solstice in June and the Lofoten International Art Festival, which takes place alternate years and features contemporary art. Tromsø holds a jazz festival in the summer.
Gastronomy of Northern Norway
Stockfish is one of the signature dishes (dried cod served with carrots, bacon and scrambled eggs). All manner of fish and seafood: halibut, cod, herring, haddock, mussels, prawns and lobsters. Skrei is the wandering Atlantic cod, and one of the most protected and sustainable fish stocks in the world. Seaweed is harvested in the Lofoten islands and King crab is a delicacy in the region. Herring is served in a variety of ways: fresh, smoked, salted and pickled. Reindeer is a delicacy in northern Norway and is often roasted or cooked in stews. Lamb are reared locally on the Lofoten islands and on the Lyngen peninsula. Cloudberries are picked to make jam and desserts. The Mack brewery is based in Tromsø and produces popular local beers.
