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The Cave Concert in submerged cave. Photo credit: Pekka Tuuri

PROGRAMME LAUNCH – BODØ2024 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

Next year Bodø, Northern Norway, will be European Capital of Culture, the first city north of the Arctic Circle to hold the prestigious title. 1,000 events are being planned for the occasion in Bodø and Nordland throughout 2024. Here are some of the highlights.

Bodø2024 - Opening ceremony illustration. Photo: phase7/Bjørnådal Arkitektstudio

BODØ2024 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE – FIRST PROGRAMME RELEASE

Next year Bodø, Norway, will be European Capital of Culture, the first city north of the Arctic Circle to hold the prestigious title. Get a peek at what’s in store for the title year - some of the highlights of the Bodø2024 programme were unveiled on February 3.

Northern lights over Reinebringen in Lofoten. Photo: Alex Conu

The best places to experience northern lights in Norway

Few places on earth offer better conditions to witness a limitless starry night sky than Northern Norway. But to hit the jackpot and experience the spectacular northern lights you’d probably need a few tips from the locals.

On August 19th, 2021, The Deichman Bjørvika Library in Oslo received the international renowned 'Public Library of the Year award'. Photo by Erik Thallaug

Come join us judge the books by its covers

On August 19th, 2021, Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo earned the internationally acclaimed "The Public Library of the Year award". A library so worth a visit! And did you know that Norway also have several other libraries worthy of exploration beyond the books?

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