Saltstraumen
One of the strongest tidal currents in the world. Roughly 400 million cubic meters of seawater squeeze through a narrow strait every six hours, forming whirlpools several meters in diameter.
The Saltstraumen Strait is about 3 km long, and at its narrowest point it is only about 150 m wide. When the tide rises and falls, current speeds can reach about 37 km per hour, creating churning whirlpools. It is one of the strongest tidal currents in the world. The best viewing spot is the Saltstraumen Bridge and the rocks on the shore beneath it. Check the tide tables in advance and arrive when the current is at its strongest. You can book an RIB speedboat tour to get close to the whirlpools and watch white-tailed eagles (about 1–2 hours). The shore is also a well-known spot for fishing cod. The strait is about 33 km from the city center, and buses run there.
Opening hours
All day (speedboat tours depart according to tide times)
Nearby sights
- Børvasstindan
- Keiservarden
- Mjelle Beach
- Bodin Church
- Norwegian Aviation Museum
- Nordland Museum
- Bodø Cathedral
- Stormen Library & Bodø Harbour