Bodø 1940 | Historic Norwegian Map Print

This Bodø map poster brings Northern Norwegian geography, coastal history and vintage Scandinavian cartography into the home. Based on a 1940 topographic map marked BODÖ, Norwegen 1:100 000 and Sonderausgabe IV 1940, this historic Norway map print shows Bodø, islands, fjords, mountains, coastlines and place names from the Salten region.

It is ideal for Norwegian heritage homes, studies, offices, libraries, hallways and gallery walls where wall art should feel historic, detailed and connected to place.

Quick Highlights

• Historic map print of Bodø, Norway
• Based on a 1940 topographic map marked BODÖ
• Scale shown on the map: Norwegen 1:100 000
• Shows Bodø, Saltfjorden, Landegode, islands, coastlines and surrounding terrain
• Strong choice for Norwegian and Scandinavian heritage homes
• Premium matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish
• Made when you order, close to the customer where possible
• Available in 5 sizes

About This Bodø Map Poster

This Bodø map poster is based on a historic topographic map from 1940. The map itself is marked BODÖ, Norwegen 1:100 000, Sonderausgabe IV 1940 and Blatt Nr. K 12/13. 

The map shows much more than the town alone. It captures the dramatic coastal geography around Bodø: islands, fjords, sea routes, mountain terrain and settlements. Store norske leksikon describes Bodø municipality as covering the western part of the peninsula between Sørfolda and Saltfjorden / Skjerstadfjorden, as well as islands west of the city centre. You can read more in Store norske leksikon’s article about Bodø.

As wall art, this map works because it is both detailed and personal. For anyone with roots in Bodø, Nordland or Northern Norway, it becomes more than decoration — it is a visual connection to coast, fjord, islands and home.

Explore more Old Maps of Scandinavia, or pair this Bodø poster with Norwegian posters and Nordic Nature posters for a gallery wall rooted in geography, memory and Nordic landscape.

Cultural Source Note

Bodø is closely tied to sea, transport and northern coastal life. Store norske leksikon describes Bodø as a major transport hub where sea, land and air transport meet, and notes that the city has regular coastal route connections and ferry links across Vestfjorden. This makes a historic Bodø map especially meaningful as Scandinavian wall art: it shows a place shaped by movement, coastline, islands and northern geography.

Why It Works in a Scandinavian Home

For a more layered Nordic wall, combine this map with vintage Scandinavian maps, Norwegian art prints and calm landscape pieces from the Nordic Nature collection.

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Product Information

The poster is produced on premium matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish — a good match for fine map details, coastal lines, terrain markings and vintage Norwegian cartography.

Answer Block

What makes this Bodø map poster Scandinavian?
This Bodø map poster is Scandinavian because it is based on a historic Norwegian topographic map of Bodø and the surrounding coastal region. The print shows Northern Norway’s fjords, islands, mountains, coastlines and place names, making it a meaningful Norway map print for Scandinavian homes and heritage gallery walls.

Explore Related Scandinavian Prints

Explore more Old Maps of Scandinavia in our map collection, or pair this Bodø map with Norwegian posters and Nordic Nature posters for a wall rooted in coastline, landscape and Nordic heritage.

You can also browse all art prints or discover more historic artists and map motifs on our Scandinavian artists page.

Cultural Context and Further Reading

 For background on Bodø’s geography, history and coastal role, see Store norske leksikon’s article about Bodø.

FAQ

What is this print?

This is a Bodø map poster based on a historic 1940 topographic map of Bodø and the surrounding coastal region in Northern Norway.

What does the map show?

The map shows Bodø, nearby islands, fjords, coastlines, mountains, terrain, settlements and place names. It is a detailed map of the Bodø region rather than only a city map.

Is this a Norwegian map print?

Yes. This is a Norwegian map print because it shows Bodø and the surrounding region in Nordland, Norway.

Why is Bodø important?

Bodø is an important city in Northern Norway, closely connected to coastal travel, sea routes, aviation, ferries, islands and the wider Nordland region. Its geography makes it especially suitable for historic map wall art.

What rooms does this poster suit?

It suits home offices, studies, libraries, hallways, living rooms and Scandinavian gallery walls.

What sizes are available?

Available sizes: 13×18 cm, 30×40 cm, 40×50 cm, 50×70 cm and 70×100 cm.