How to dress for an Arctic football match | Visit Norway @VisitNorway
How to dress for an Arctic football match | Visit Norway  @VisitNorway
Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Wondering what to wear for a Bodø/Glimt match north of the Arctic Circle?

Watching football in Bodø can be an Arctic experience in itself. With cold temperatures, wind, and a stadium filled with northern warmth and endless spirit.

Here’s your packing list for an Arctic football match (and for winter travel in Northern Norway):
🧣Wool base layers (top & long johns) + a thick wool sweater☝️
🧥 Windproof jacket and pants — a down jacket is a real winner too
🧤 Mittens, scarf, wool hat
🥾 Warm boots and wool socks

Pro tips from the locals:
💨 Tie your hair — it’s windy!
☝️Layers are life
⚽️Bring a wool or down blanket to the stadium

Check the weather forecast before you go, dress in layers, and get ready to experience the real Arctic football atmosphere⚽💨

Travelling for a football match og just want to visit Bodø? Make sure to plan enough time to experience the whole city and the surrounding regions: visitnorway.com/places-to-go/northern-norway/bodo/arctic-football

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Video by Maverix
Adrian Leversby, Visit Norway
Kontrafei media, Visit Bodø
Niklas Aune Johnsen, Bodø/Glimt
Zedeno Dvorak
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Music by Upright Music

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