Keiservarden
A 366-meter viewpoint hill north of the city, named after Kaiser Wilhelm II, who climbed it. It is a classic spot for watching the midnight sun.
Keiservarden lies about 4 km northeast of the city center. It was named in 1889 after Kaiser Wilhelm II, who came here to watch the midnight sun. Starting from the parking lot of the Turisthytta café, a stone staircase path built by Sherpas runs through the Rønvikfjellet hillside. The one-way hike is about 3 km and takes 1–1.5 hours. From the summit, you can see Bodø, Saltfjorden, Landegode Island and the distant peaks of the Lofoten Islands. In summer, visitors can climb in the evening to wait for the midnight sun. In winter, the path can be icy, so bring crampons.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bodin Church
- Norwegian Aviation Museum
- Nordland Museum
- Bodø Cathedral
- Stormen Library & Bodø Harbour
- Landegode
- Saltstraumen
- Mjelle Beach