Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Wood Hotel, Bodø
Facts in brief
Location Around 7 minutes away from the centre of Bodø.
Closest airport Bodø Airport
Distance from airport Around a 10 to 15 minute drive
Closest railway station Bodø Station
Distance from railway station Around a 10 minute drive
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, Café, Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Traditional Steam Sauna, Gym, Bar, Electric Mountain Bike Rental, “Ola” Sandwich Packed Lunch (for hiking, pre-ordered).
Complimentary
Access to the Gym
Land sports
Hiking, Walking, Bike Riding
Out and about nearby
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.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard Small room for 5 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
Holiday Code EXH46791
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 hotel holidays to Wood Hotel, Bodø
The Wood Hotel is an outdoor resort with 177 rooms, just 7 minutes away from the centre of Bodø. On top of their stunning views, its cosy rooms are furnished with clean, soft lines and mellow, natural colours, which matches intuitively with the fact that the hotel is made mainly out of wood. The beauty of nature is on full display here, and guests can bask in the midnight sun in the summer or pay witness to the Northern Lights in winter. The hotel’s attitude towards gastronomy places a heavy focus on craftsmanship, working with local suppliers, and proudly serving traditional flavours, all while providing its own unique twist. The Café Turisthytta provides a comfortable place on the first floor to eat, drink, and relax for both guests and locals alike, and the Restaurant ATTME, up on the seventh floor, melds tradition with artistic, modern flair. Guests can also enjoy the Pool & Wellbeing area on the eighth floor – whether that be by relaxing in the lounge, swimming in the outdoor pool, exercising in the gym, or warming up in the sauna. Not only that, there are numerous hiking trails nearby, and the hotel provides bike rental.
Room descriptions
The Wood Hotel has 177 rooms. Room have robes, handheld steamer, minibar, coffee machine.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard Small room for 5 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
Holiday Code EXH46791
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 hotel holidays to Wood Hotel, Bodø
The journey and how you get there
For a journey to Wood Hotel, we include a scheduled flight with Norwegian Air or SAS to Bodø (via Oslo).
Additional information
Children: Children aged 12 and above are allowed into the Pool & Wellbeing area when accompanied by an adult between certain hours of the day - outside of these hours, only those aged 18 and above are allowed entry.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard Small room for 5 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
Holiday Code EXH46791
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 hotel holidays to Wood Hotel, Bodø
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.
