Major city · Norway
Bardufoss
Half a day: stop for the airbase museum and a swim at Polarbadet, or use as a transfer point to Senja and Dividalen. Not a base.
Bardufoss is a small town in Troms, northern Norway, with a regional airport, an airbase, and access to the Målselv river and Dividalen National Park. Most travellers pass through on the E6 between Narvik and Tromsø, or use the airport as a cheaper alternative to Tromsø. The main draw is the airbase history and the Polarbadet water park. One night is enough unless you plan to hike in Dividalen.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NOK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold)
- Airport
- BDU
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Norway ↗Norway is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources.
- Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
- Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bardufoss112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bardufoss, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used.Norway-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.Norway-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.Norway-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.Norway-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Norway-wide
- SafetyBardufoss is safe.
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- RestroomsFree or card-paid (NOK 10–20 (≈ US$1–2)) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.Norway-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays out of season; small fjord-village hotels and cafés close October–April.Norway-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBDU Bardufoss Airport (SAS has 1–3 daily flights to Oslo; check).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeekr 30–50
- Metro or bus rideBus route 100, one waycheckkr 200
- Budget bedBardufoss Hotel double room, a night, per roomNOK 1,220 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedBardufoss Hotel double room, a night, per roomNOK 1,500 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedBardufoss Hotel double room, a night, per roomNOK 2,000 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NOK 800 (≈ US$80) · Mid NOK 1,500 (≈ US$150) · High NOK 2,500 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BDU Bardufoss Airport (SAS has 1–3 daily flights to Oslo; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
not flagged
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Apr
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
May
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jun
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jul
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Sep
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Oct
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Nov
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Apr (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bardufoss: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
10 rd
Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
9 rd
Mar
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
9 rd
Apr
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
May
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Aug
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Sep
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Oct
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Nov
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For the airport and outlying sights, a taxi or a rental car is needed. Bus route 100 runs along the E6 between Narvik and Tromsø.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Senja
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Finsness (two daily, connecting with flights) or drive via the E6 and bridge
Senja has dramatic mountains and coastal scenery; a full day trip.
Dividalen National Park
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car or taxi from Bardufoss, about 30 min
Hiking trails and old-growth pine forest; no facilities inside the park.
Tromsø
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus route 100, about 1.5 h
Aurora and Arctic culture; consider an overnight.
Narvik
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus route 100, about 1 h 15 min
War museum and cable car; a day trip is enough.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bardufoss centre
Near the E6 and the airport; Bardufoss Hotel is the main option.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 800–1,200 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- High
- kr 2,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bardufoss Hotel double room1 × 1 night × NOK 1,500 | NOK 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NOK 1,500 | NOK 3,000 |
| Bus route 100, one way2 × NOK 200 · check | NOK 400 |
| Polarbadet entry2 × NOK 200 · check | NOK 400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NOK 530 |
| Trip total≈ NOK 2,915 per person per day, bed included | NOK 5,830≈ US$600 |
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2026 estimate in NOK; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Pizza (Jokern or Pizzakjellern)check | kr 150–250 |
| Coffee | kr 30–50 |
| Bus route 100, one waycheck | kr 200 |
| Taxi from airport to centrecheck | kr 150–250 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus route 100 has limited evening departures; check the schedule.
- Dividalen National Park requires a car or a taxi from Bardufoss.
- Polarbadet opening hours vary by season; check the website.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 113
- Fire
- 110
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Til denne adressen, takkTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance113
- Fire110
Embassy
The US embassy is in Oslo; consular services for Troms are handled by the embassy. Most other countries have embassies in Oslo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → centre, taxi: kr 150–250 (check)
- Bus route 100, one way: about kr 200 (check)
Say or show
- Hei — Hello (hay)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Hvor mye? — How much? (vor mee-eh)
- Hvor er busstoppet? — Where is the bus stop? (vor er boos-stop-et)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bardufoss. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Polarbadet, the airbase museum and Dividalen hiking trails.
- Eat pages with verified opening hours for Jokern Pizza and Pizzakjellern.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for BDU airport.
Sources
- officialPolarbadet official site
- officialBardufoss Hotel
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bardufoss, revision 5330224 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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