Bodø and Saltstraumen

Bodø and Saltstraumen

Bodø is the next largest town you visit in the Arctic landscape. Be sure to visit here and also the world's strongest tidal current, Saltstraumen.  
Saltstraumen under bridge by Bodø.

About the excursion

Bus tour with an audio guide in several languages, including Norwegian, German, English, Mandarin, Spanish and more. Wear good shoes and warm, windproof clothing.

Direction: Northbound

Disembarkation port: Bodø

Embarkation port: Bodø

Time: 13:05 - 15:10

Meal: None

Level: 1 (Read more)

Season: All year round. Please note that from late November to late January there is a polar night period. This results in limited daylight, which may affect the experience of the views and activities that require daylight.

Min/max persons: 1 – 40

Booking reference: BOON2

Price: Price list

Saltstraumen, the world's strongest whirlpool. Photo: Arvid Høidahl, unsplash.com

Natural forces and spectacular views

Experience Saltstraumen, an impressive natural phenomenon where water is forced through a narrow strait with immense power. Enjoy the stunning landscape along the way and be captivated by the rhythm of nature itself.  

On the excursion, you’ll enjoy a short tour of Bodø city center before setting out on a half-hour bus ride through the magnificent Nordland landscape to Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current. Here, the sea is forced with immense power through the narrow strait, and the difference in water level between the two sides can be up to one meter.

Saltstraumen under bridge by Bodø.

First, you’ll see the current from above as we cross the bridge by bus, before heading down to the water’s edge to experience the powerful water masses up close. The current varies with the tide, making each trip a unique experience. The strong whirlpools can be up to ten meters wide and four to five meters deep – a natural phenomenon you won’t soon forget.

Along the way, we’ll stop so you can see and photograph the swirling waters, before returning to the quay in Bodø and boarding the ship.

Please note that the strength of the currents depends on the tide and tidal activity, and levels cannot be guaranteed as they vary throughout the day. The times for the tides can be checked online before your visit.

Two people in warm winter jackets sitting on a rock by the water at Saltstraumen in Bodø, Norway, smiling at the camera with the powerful tidal current and blue sky in the background.

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