Straumsjøen

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Have you experienced a 24 hour day? Hovden, on the island of Bø in Norway, is one of the places folks head to to watch the sun descend, arc against the horizon, and climb back up the other side. There are no mountains to mask the midnight sun, just open ocean. I cycled there with a couple of new friends this past summer. It was chilly, but we found ourselves taking off our shoes, increasing the sense of connection with the ground bellow us as we watched the sky above swing past. 

Have a look here for another one of my experiences soaking in the dramatic lighting of summer in the arctic: 

http://www.regenevieve.com/blog/norwegian-moments-moody-skies-dramatic-lighting/
Have you experienced a 24 hour day? Hovden, on the island of Bø in Norway, is one of the places folks head to to watch the sun descend, arc against the horizon, and climb back up the other side. There are no mountains to mask the midnight sun, just open ocean. I cycled there with a couple of new friends this past summer. It was chilly, but we found ourselves taking off our shoes, increasing the sense of connection with the ground bellow us as we watched the sky above swing past. 

Have a look here for another one of my experiences soaking in the dramatic lighting of summer in the arctic: 

http://www.regenevieve.com/blog/norwegian-moments-moody-skies-dramatic-lighting/

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Hotell Regine

Hotell Regine

3 out of 5
Veaveien Bø Straumsjøen
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bø. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mount Lynghaugtinden and Veten are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2024

Hotell Regine
Ringstad Resort

Ringstad Resort

3.5 out of 5
Ringstadveien Bø Nordland
Stay at this hotel in Bø. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mount Lynghaugtinden and Veten are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
Great location for the. Or the lights
This was a GREAT place to seek the northern lights. The room was very comfortable. The view from the room was spectacular. The food was great. The staff could not have been more helpful. Early January was the low season. Yet all staff could not have been more welcoming and accommodating. We loved ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2025

Ringstad Resort
Fjordcamp AS

Fjordcamp AS

2.5 out of 5
Kråkbergveien 51 Straumsjøen
Stay at this beach hotel in Bø. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Bästa campingen.
Bästa campingen vi bott på. Rent och fräscht. Hög standard på stugan. Hyrde fin båt.

Reviewed on 26 Jul, 2025

Fjordcamp AS
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vesterålen Rorbuer

Vesterålen Rorbuer

3 out of 5
14 Handkleppveien Bø Nordland
Stay at this cabin in Bø. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mount Lynghaugtinden and Fjærvollsanden Beach are located nearby.
Vesterålen Rorbuer
Rorbu 3-bed Fishermans Cabin in Straumsjoen

Rorbu 3-bed Fishermans Cabin in Straumsjoen

3 out of 5
Bø Nordland
Stay at this cabin in Bø. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Mount Lynghaugtinden and Fjærvollsanden Beach are located ...
Rorbu 3-bed Fishermans Cabin in Straumsjoen
Bø Art Studio

Bø Art Studio

3.5 out of 5
Bøness Sortland Nordland
Stay at this ski cottage in Sortland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Sortland Museum is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
The property is well appointed and very nicely curated in a beautiful setting. The proprietor is very friendly and extremely helpful. For us it served as a very nice base while we explored the area for a few days. What is not immediately obvious from the photos is that this property is right next ...

Reviewed on 1 Aug, 2019

Bø Art Studio
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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