This whirlpool isn’t necessarily circular but a tidal current that is so large and strong that it forms whirlpools within the current itself This natural whirlpool can be seen about 6.2 miles southeast of the city of Bodø. The forecast is valid for the coming 48 hours. When the tide comes in from the west, you can get the best views from the east side of the bridge, while you should be on the west side when the tide recedes. The largest whirlpool in the world is the Saltstraumen whirlpool in Knaplundsøya, Norway. The tidal current forecast shows when the current changes direction and the maximum speed in each direction. Just remember to keep safe, and don't get too close to the water – the current is no joke.Īlso, keep in mind that the maelstrom shifts directions. You can feel (and hear) the incredible powers, as the water splashes against the coastline nearby. Some paths along the stream are also accessible by wheelchair.
If you want to get a real close up of the stream, check out one of the many viewpoints along the shoreline. Whirlpool and Tidal Currents in the Saltstraumen Maelstrom 'Violent tidal currents and a swirling vortex in the Saltstraumen strait, the largest maelstrom in the world. Visiting in winter? Remember to wear warm clothes! It can get windy on the bridge. EN: Rt 474 Mosjøen - Bodø descends from Saltfjell down to Saltfjord region. (Source: Wikipedia) Also visit our Website (german) to get for more information and photos. There are footpaths on both sides of the bridge, making it easy to look straight down into the massive currents pressing underneath. Vortices known as whirlpools or maelstroms up to 10 m in diameter and 5 m in depth are formed when the current is at its strongest. This can be hazardous to boats and the only safe time for navigation is the short period of time right after the tide turns. The speed of the swirling maelstrom is usually around six or seven knots ( 7-8 mph), though there can be some variation. Saltstraumen is famous for its marine life. The whirlpool can be over 30 feet in diameter and up to 15 feet or more in depth. This way you can plan to be at Saltstraumen when the current is at its strongest. The tide times vary from day to day, so check the tide table on. Visit at high tide and marvel at the immense forces of nature. Go for a walk on Saltstraumen bridge, which passes right above the watery chaos. This forms mighty whirlpools up to 10 m in diameter and 4-5 m deep. The difference between high and low tide can then be as much as three metres – a really impressive sight worth seeing.
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The ideal time to visit is around new moon or full moon, and up to three days after, when the tidal current is at its strongest. No wonder why people from all around the world travel to Northern Norway to experience the world-famous nature phenomena. We are talking 400 million cubic metres of seawater moving at an impressive 13 kilometres per hour on average – far more when the current is at its strongest. Four times a day, a huge volume of water forces its way through the 150-metre narrow strait in Saltstraumen, making enormous whirlpools that dance between the fjords.
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