Boden Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
urban area in Boden Municipality, Sweden
About Boden
–"Can you ski?"–"Yes, sir!"–"Good, then we will deploy you at Boden. Next! Can you ski?"–"No, sir!"–"Good, then you will learn skiing in Boden." From the introduction of military service in 1901 until its abolishment in 2010, thousands of young Swedish men were forced to endure cold, dark winter months in the forests and mountains surrounding Boden as part of their mandatory military training. This earned the town a reputation as a harsh place, where no one of their right mind would travel by free will. Now those days are gone, and Boden has become a popular tourist destination, especially among Norwegians who like to spend their summer holiday at the town camping.
Top Attractions in Boden
Explore the best things to see and do in Boden:
- ★Defence Museum
- ★Nordpoolen
- ★Red Mountain Fort
- ★Storklinten
Where to Stay in Boden
- 🏨Boden Camping
- 🏨Hotell Bodensia
- 🏨Treehotel
Boden Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: