Unique European seaside city tipped for greatness in 2024

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TOURISTS looking for a unique destination to visit in 2024 might want to consider a trip north of the Arctic Circle.

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There you will find a city that has been earmarked for an exciting year of events, as well as some eye-catching sights already in place.

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Bodø in Norway might not be top of everyone's bucket list, but it has been named European Capital of Culture for this year.

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To celebrate, a programme of 1,000 cultural events has been planned. It adds to the sunning natural scenery and wildlife like eagles and moose.

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The season will be marked with a series of concerts, art exhibitions and performances ranging from a midsummer madness festival to a LEGO Championship.

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Getting to Bodø from the UK is fairly straightforward, with flights taking around five hours, with a change in Oslo.

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A night for two in the city can be booked from around £47.

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