Bod�'s local newspaper is the Avisa Nordland.
The Norwegian Aviation Museum and Salten Museum are located in Bod�. Salten Museum has four exhibitions: The Lofoten Fisheries, a Sami exhibit, a Viking treasure, and an exhibition about Bod�'s history from 1816 to 2000.
The Bod� Cathedral was built in 1956, representing post-war architecture, whereas the Bodin Church just outside the city centre dates from the 13th century, representing a typical medieval stone church.
Bod� is host to the cultural festivals Nordland Musikfestuke and Parken festivalen every summer, as well as the free and volunteer based Bod� Hardcore Festival in early winter
