Bardu is Northern Norway’s wilderness postcard — a sprawling inland municipality in Troms county where glaciers, predators, and polar light all share the same zip code. With around 4,000 residents and a motto that translates to “Quality and wellbeing in unspoiled surroundings,” Bardu is a nature-first destination that’s home to Norway’s largest military garrison and the world’s northernmost wildlife park. It’s where the Arctic gets wild — and stays that way.
Top Attractions
- Polar Park – Arctic Wildlife Centre with wolves, bears & lynx
- Rohkunborri National Park – glaciers & remote hiking
- Øvre Dividalen National Park – dramatic valleys & peaks
- Bardu Church – wooden church modeled after Tynset
- Bardu Bygdetun – local heritage museum
Where to Stay
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Where to Eat
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Getting There
Bardu is about 2 hours southeast of Tromsø via the E6 highway. The nearest airport is Bardufoss (BDU), with connections to Oslo. Buses run from Narvik, Tromsø, and Harstad. Setermoen is the administrative center and a hub for military and civilian services. The area is ideal for hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching year-round.
Maps: Getting to Bardu
From Tromsø
View full route from Tromsø to Bardu
