The red sand beach at Mjelle is a stunning place, and maybe Northern Norways most romantic midnight sun spot.

Mjeldevika (Mjelle beach) is very beautiful but the most scenic area is Auvika beach and Hovdsundet south west of Mjeldevika (see my attached photos and you will understand). It’s hard to believe that the photogenic Hovdsundet is north of the Artic Circle? Mjelle is also the best place in Bodø to watch the Midnight sun!

A day trip to Mjelle is popular among locals and a great place for a quick getaway from Bodø. The sand of this secluded beach is both white and red. The red sand takes its colour from gemstone particles (garnet minerals).

About a 15-minute drive north of Bodø and surrounded by gorgeous mountains, Mjelle Beach is a popular swimming spot in the summer. There are plenty of other beautiful sandy beaches in the surroundings of Bodø, but Mjelle is unique thanks to its red sands.

Mjeldevika (Mjelle beach) is very beautiful but the most scenic area is Auvika beach and Hovdsundet south west of Mjeldevika (see my attached photos and you will understand). It’s hard to believe that the photogenic Hovdsundet is north of the Artic Circle? Mjelle is also the best place in Bodø to watch the Midnight sun!

Mjelle Beach near Bodø, Northern Norway, offers a breathtaking 1km stretch of white sand and clear waters. Easily accessible, it’s an idyllic retreat for tourists seeking unparalleled natural beauty.

Ideal for a family with kids and of course for everyone for a day trip from Bodø. Love to visit there in the summer time with kids, breathtaking view of the mountains and Landegode island from the beach. Specially if you need to witness the midnight sun, this is the best place in Bodø.

A free range nature area with sheep, rocks, and popular beach. Not well known for tourists but known among the locals in the Bodø area. It was popularized after Terje Nilsen's song called ''Mjelle'' where he is describing his experience with the place