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Daytrip to Saltstraumen – the world’s strongest maelstrom – Polar Tours

1: Saltstraumen – Copyright: Polar Tours – Photographer: Polar Tours
2: Saltstraumen – Copyright: Visit Bodø – Photographer: Visit Bodø
3: Saltstraumen – Copyright: Zdeno Dvorak – Photographer: Zdeno Dvorak
4: Buss i Saltstraumen – Copyright: Polar Tours – Photographer: Polar Tours

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Join a guided tour from Bodø to one of Northern Norway’s most impressive natural phenomena: Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current.

The bus trip from Bodø city center takes you through beautiful coastal scenery before experiencing the powerful currents both from above, when crossing Saltstraumen Bridge, and up close at the water’s edge. The strength and movement of the current vary with the tides, making each visit unique.

On the return journey, a short film explains how Saltstraumen works beneath the surface, offering deeper insight into this remarkable natural phenomenon. The tour is available with an audio guide in several languages.

Practical information:
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Languages: Audio guide in Norwegian, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin

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