Highlight • Natural Monument
Saltstraumen Tidal Current
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by 14 explorers
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November 30, 2025
Hiking
Here, water speeds reach up to 20 knots (35 km/h), and every six hours up to 400 million cubic meters of seawater are forced through the strait, which is only 150 meters wide.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 10 m
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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h
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