Bodø’s Saltstraumen is the world's strongest maelstrom, and a unique natural attraction situated just north of the Arctic Circle. Every 6 hours, an incredible 400 million cubic meters of water must pass through the 3-kilometer long and 150-meter wide strait between the Saltfjorden and Skjerstadfjord. The speed can reach 20 knots (around 10 m/s), and it's at its strongest just after the new and full moon. True to northerly Norway, the area around Saltstraumen offers not only a spectacular vision, but also amazing local wildlife and sea life - as well as ten thousand year old human settlements! We recommend subtly testing your bravery from either land, bridge, or - if you're feeling absolutely daring - a RIB-boat on the water.