Saltstraumen, the world's strongest tidal current
The world's strongest tidal current is near the Norwegian city of Bodø. It impresses with its large whirlpools, which produce water masses reaching speeds of almost 40 km/h.
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Bodø is a city in northern Norway and the administrative center of Nordland County. Located north of the Arctic Circle, it is renowned for its coastal setting with views of the Lofoten Islands. Bodø is one of the best places to experience the Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights. Also famous is the Saltstraumen, one of the strongest tidal currents in the world, situated near the city.