Itinerary
Keiservarden is a real classic for the people of Bodø. This mountain plateau is Bodø’s most visited year-round hiking destination and is renowned for the wonderful views of the city and the sea. Keiservarden is also one of the best places to see both the Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights.
See the Northern Lights & the Midnight Sun? Keiservarden is a year-round hiking destination. If weather permits, Keiservarden is a very good spot to see both the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. Not at the same time of course.
Stone stairs – several alternative routes lead to the top. In 2016 Sherpas from Nepal built stone stairs along our route, which saves the terrain from wear. This also makes the hike both easier and more fun. Keiservarden and the path are seldom deserted, so be prepared to meet the locals from Bodø on your way.
Keiservarden (The Emperor`s Cairn) is named after German Emperor Wilhelm II, who visited the hilltop in 1891 on one of his visits to Norway. On the top there is both a plaque in honor of Wilhelm IIs climb and a board telling about it.
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Tollbugata 5, 8006 Bodø, Norway
Traveler pickup is offered
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Adult pricing applies to all participants.
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : jimmycM9896NU
Loved it was easily navigated using. Trip advisor then we also went on a long hike that was over two hundred meters and helped us
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Posted On : 2024-02-23
Posted By : Sokaina_J
It was a great time, fun hike to do and very accessible.
Ivar is an absolutely great guide, volunteered so much information and even tips & recommendations on what to do in the city itself besides fun facts on the region and surroundings, he was very patient as well as flexible, I absolutely enjoyed every bit of it.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11
Posted By : chiwahl2022
Ivar is an experienced guide and his trip was well organized. He contacted me one day before the trip to check out if I got the proper equipments (and he never hesitated to provide suitable clothing and equipments such as woolen socks if needed ).
I had originally signed up for a trip to Keisersverdan but the weather was too cold and windy, so Ivar changed the plan immediately ,and I got a nice trip to the a forest and frozen lake with snowshoeing, plus some photo taking around beaches and villages around Bodo instead. Hot drinks and snacks were served in the middle to keep everyone warm and energized.
Thr activities were fun and we had a nice chat as Ivar drove us around Even a beginner like me could enjoy to day trip to the fullest. Definitely recommended fot travelers to Bodo
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Posted On : 2023-03-27
Posted By : Jennifer M
I had a lovely winter hike with my guide Ivar. He was very informative about the area. The view from the top was spectacular.
I am looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the area when I am more time.
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Posted On : 2019-11-18
Posted By : Kulapattra_T
I did this hike in Oct 2019 with guide Kaja.
It was an easy and beautiful walk up the hill. The views of the islands and snow-capped mountains were splendid. We took a rest at a hut at the top of the hill and Kaja brought out some tea and chocolates for us.
All in all, wonderful experience and I would highly recommended this if you have half a day to spare in Bodo!
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Posted On : 2019-11-09
Posted By : Jane77x
The Nordland Turselskap team were friendly, helpful and went the extra mile to provide a good experience both with the trip that I paid for and with additional local tips and information throughout my weekend stay which were purely a courtesy but very welcome. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2019-10-23
Posted By : SKapestories
To anyone who thinks about doing this hike, I can definitely recommend it to you! Ivar, our guide, was very flexible and so my friend and I were able to get a "private" tour because it was only the two of us that day.
The weather started out a little rainy, and I was worried we were not going to see much on the mountain top, but Ivar promised us that the weather would clear up, otherwise he would have chosen a different route. And what can I say - it did! There was a nice view, and the hike was easy to complete, even for a beginner like me, and he let us choose the speed and when, where, and how long we wanted to stop to take pictures on our way up.
He even recommended other things for us to do and followed up with us to make sure, that we have a great experience on our vacation and even suggested spots to visit in Norway for another vacation.
All in all, you can't ask for more from your tour guide!
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Posted On : 2019-10-12
Posted By : OleT_10
Ve had a very good trip with the guide and saw Bodø from above and he told is a lot about the area.
He was a really good guide
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Posted On : 2019-07-16
Posted By : Daisyv165
Samen met de gids de berg beklommen. Wij waren maar met zijn tweeën. Dit maakten het voor ons aangenaam, omdat je eigen tempo kan volgen.
De gids weet erg veel en wijst je na de wandeltocht ook naar plekken die je niet mag missen!
Nog nooit zo een goede gids gehad, was top!
En het uitzicht adembenemend! Iets wat je niet mag missen.
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Posted On : 2019-10-18
Posted By : hejabois
Tyvärr svårt att gradera eftersom det var dimma den aktuella dagen för vår tripp. Vi såg absolut ingenting då vi kom upp på toppen. Hiken är lättvandrad och det är en fin promenad till toppen dock. Vädret kan man inte styra över .
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Posted On : 2019-07-29
