Bodø: The 2022 ASANOR Conference will take place in Bodø, Norway. Home to the Northern Lights in winter and the Midnight Sun in summer, Bodø is a vibrant city north of the arctic circle. Recently named the European Capital of Culture for 2024, this city of 50,000 boasts a rich tapestry of history, art, music and culture – from stone age carvings and Viking graves to music festivals and state-of-the-art theatre halls. Beyond the appeal of its urban center, Bodø is especially famous for its outdoor offerings and adventure sports.

Getting There: The fastest and easiest route to Bodø is by plane. There are several flight options between Bodø Airport (BOO) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), which is connected to most major international hubs. The flight time between Oslo and Bodø is approximately 80 minutes. The airport in Bodø is only two kilometers from the city center and the ASANOR conference hotel (Scandic Havet); buses and taxis can shuttle between these locations within 5 minutes, or you may walk (approx. 20-25 minutes). In addition to flying, there are other popular choices for travel to Bodø, among them the “most beautiful night train journey” and the popular Hurtigruten ship. For these additional options, see the Visit Bodø travel page.

City Buses: Routes #1 and #2 run between the airport (Bodø Lufthavn stop) and the city center (Bodø sentrum). This trip takes approximately 5 minutes. These routes also travel to the Jekt Trade Museum, City Nord shopping mall, and the main campus of Nord University. Tickets can be purchased upon boarding with credit card or via the Billett Nordland app.

Bodø Taxi: Cabs can be ordered through the TaxiFix app or by calling the switchboard directly at 07550 (+47 223 88 309 from abroad). There is a taxi booking kiosk in the Scandic Havet lobby and there are taxi stands throughout the city, such as the airport,
City Nord Shopping Centre, and the Bodø city centre. Note that Uber and Lyft are not available in Norway.

Travel Documents: If you are travelling from abroad, you should ensure that you have all the documents needed for entry into the country. Foreign nationals must have a valid passport when visiting Norway. Depending on the issue country of your passport, you may need a travel visa, though several countries have exemption agreements. Please visit the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) website for further information. If you require a formal invitation from the conference organizers for your visa application, contact asanor2022@nord.no.