Saltstraumen Tour: Witness the World's Strongest Whirlpool

Experience Saltstraumen’s tidal whirlpool on a guided tour. Capture stunning photos, enjoy Norwegian snacks, and delve into 10,000 years of history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saltstraumen - Join me for an admirable 3-hour guided tour to Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal whirlpool. Considered one of the most dangerous, Saltstraumen has claimed around 60 lives in the past 60 years, with only a few bodies ever recovered. The unique geological landscape causes anything caught in the stream to be pulled down to the…
What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Equipment
Additional Information

Experience the world’s most powerful tidal whirlpool on a half-day guided tour. Savor Norwegian snacks, capture breathtaking photos, and explore the region’s rich history. Your guide will pick you up and take you to witness the might of Saltstraumen by car and on foot.
Discover its impact, learn about ancient settlements, and understand how humans have…

Location
Jernbaneveien 99
Jernbaneveien
Front of the train station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Leventeo
Mar 27, 2025
must-do in bodø - If you’re visiting Bodø and looking for an authentic, exciting, and scenic Arctic experience – look no further. From the moment we met Dani, we felt in great hands. He’s not only a skilled and knowledgeable guide, but also super friendly, passionate about nature, and clearly loves sharing the beauty of the Arctic with others. His storytelling brought the whole region to life, and he even added some local legends and fun facts that made the trip even more special.
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Andromachim846
Mar 25, 2025
WONDERFUL - It was amazing experience. Daniel was exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. We look forward to going again.
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Enzopm6937qe
Mar 24, 2025
Best day in Bodø! - Daniel was the perfect guide for our amazing day in Bodø. Punctual, flexible, well informed and eager to share with us all that he could. He drove safely, listened to our needs for the day, made it all possible and went beyond. He bought some local snacks for us to try, he took us to Saltstraumen, see some reindeer, went on beautiful hike to see the town from above and enjoy the view on the lofoten islands, showed us around the city centre, visited the harbor and the library,... if this kind of day is what you are looking for, then look nowhere else, he is the guide you need! 100% recommend!
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Valeriecb4775ry
Mar 24, 2025
An attentive guide who provides great support, insights and tips prior to and during the trip. Highly recommended. p - Great visit to Saltstraumen which was well-worth the early morning journey to be met with a spectacular winter wonderland. Not to be missed even if visiting Bodo for a short business trip.
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Woodh2024
Mar 24, 2025
Freezing magic - It was a short and cold January day, but it was absolutely worth it—not just because of the whirlpools, but also because of the stunning surroundings. The mountains are high and sharp, and the water is crystal clear and powerful.
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Gardensky
Sep 17, 2024
A peaceful experience - A sort drive by car and then walk to a vista point, walk to top of the bridge for another spectacular view, a walk to the other side for a quiet view from a bench on the shoreline..time to pause and soak in a wonder of nature. Our guide, Daniel was passionate, informative, and thoughtful. Recommend for those looking for the freedom of enjoying the saltstraumen at their own pace.
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S7157uewilliamc
Sep 2, 2024
Great trip with great guide! - We really enjoyed this trip to see the maelstrom at Saltsraumen with Daniel. He was a great tour guide and very engaging to converse with all along the way. As mentioned, it's a drive to the area, which Daniel times for the tidal change with walking down to the fjord, then over the bridge and some different viewpoints and back. Truly fun and surprisingly calming in spite of the churning water. Highly recommend.
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T4978nzdebras
Aug 14, 2024
Great guide and great tour - I had a wonderful time learning about the area before we got to the Saltstraumen. We walked down on the main side, and we watched for a while before heading up to walk over the bridge. Stop at different spots to look down and take pictures before getting to the peak of the bridge. Then, we continued down the other side and went to the other side. The weather was perfect and my guide, Daniel, was great. I would highly recommend it.
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Astrid
Oct 3, 2024
REINFALL - Operator did not come to the agreed meeting point and was then also no longer available by telephone. Previously, it was only stated that the weather was too bad. But we had prepared for bad weather and wanted to drive.
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From $197 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).