Introducing Saltstraumen: The Maelstrom of Bodø, Norway

The World's Most Powerful Maelstrom ,Saltstraumen ,Norway A maelstrom is a very powerful whirlpool. Located in Nordland, 30 km east of the city of Bodø, Norway in a narrow channel – connecting the outer Saltfjord with the large Skjerstadfjord – is the strongest tidal current in the world. Up to 400 million m³ (tonnes) of seawater force their way through a three kilometer long and only 150-meter wide strait every six hours, with water speeds reaching 37 kilometers per hour. Vortices up to ten met

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Saltstraumen – the most powerful tidal current in the World Sea fishing, white-tailed eagle safari and historical delights at one of the most powerful tidal currents in the world. Experience one of the natural wonders of the world right up close – from dry land or from a boat on the water Saltstraumen is to be found due south of Bodø. It has a threshold depth of 26 m and its mouth is 255 m across. Three channels link the inner Skjerstadfjord with the outer Saltenfjord. A paradise for sports angl

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