Bø

Attractions

17/07/2018The sculpture Man from the Sea is undoubtedly the most popular figure in the entire municipality, but Bø has much more to offer in terms of attractions. Bø Museum and the Outdoor Gallery are located just next door to the sculpture. Bø also has two other outdoor sculptures: "Gullbergslottet" and "Ræk III".

Accommodation

17/07/2018Bø has many lovely places to stay.

Beautiful beaches

31/05/2018Bø has some of Vesterålens most beautiful beaches. If you want to swim, explore and play with children, go for a stroll or start your kayak trip there are plenty of white beaches to choose from.

Activities for the entire family

17/07/2018Bø in Vesterålen, a dream for free playing, tours and quality time with the children. Bø is the fairytale municipality because fairytale writer Regine Nordmann grew up here.

CULTURAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

17/07/2018Bø is known for its many high-quality cultural events and concerts distributed throughout the calendar year. Bøhallen is a large venue that hosts large concerts during Easter and the pre-Christmas season. The largest cultural fest in Bø is the annual Regine Days event during the last week of July.

Transport in Bø

17/07/2018How to get to Bø in Vesterålen?

Nykvåg and Hovden

17/07/2018Nykvåg and Hovden are Langøya's fist, brandished towards The Norwegian Sea. The sand dunes are substatioal. They have resisted the open sea for thousands of years. The 3,5 km long pebble beach between the fishing villages of Nykvåg and Hovden is one of the largest and most beautiful in Nordland.

Bø outdoor gallery

16/07/2018Bø Outdoor Gallery is a permanent photo exhibition that shows all of the sculptures in the international art collection Artscape Nordland. The impressive architect designed building presents all of the 36 sculptures and makes it possible to experience the project in its entirety. You can read more about the sculptures that are spread over 35 municipalities in Nordland county and 1 in Troms county on their web page.

Birding

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KAYAKING EXCURSIONS

17/07/2018Vesterålen and Bø is full of nice kayak and paddling oppurtunities.

Bø church

17/07/2018Bø Church is located on the Bø estate, a place where gravesites have been found dating from the Viking Era. The church is a cruciform log church containing a number of art objects from the Middle Ages.