You can walk anywhere with your dog as long as you show respect for other hikers and the environment. Avoid letting your dog cause harm to people, animals, property, or things. Keep your dog on a leash in areas where there are other hikers, and always clean up after your dog when it defecates.
In Norway, there is a general leash requirement from April 1st to August 20th. In Bodø municipality, there is an extended leash requirement throughout the year in the following areas:
Residential areas and shopping areas Parks, cemeteries, schools, kindergartens, and facilities for play, sports, and lighting tracks River park trail from Bodøgård to Maskinisten Trail from Maskinisten to Keiservarden Trail from the Rønvikfjellet parking lot to Keiservarden Trail from the ski bridge at the trotting track to Junkerfjellet Coastal path from Bodøsjøen outdoor facility to Bodøsjøen residential area Main trail in Hunstadlia River park trail from Bertnes to Breiva Trails within the Bremnes area On public roads, sidewalks, and parking lots adjacent to the areas mentioned above During the period from August 20th to October 20th, there is a leash requirement in areas where other animals graze.
Heggmoen dog training area
The area in Bodø is used for dog training and is open for everyone from May 10th each year, which means you can have your dog off-leash even during the general leash requirement. However, the area is subject to a leash requirement from April 1st to May 10th due to reindeer husbandry. All dogs have access and should be under control.