Bardu

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.

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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.

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From Tromsø

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Website

https://www.bardu.kommune.no