The small town of Bodo is located just north of the Arctic Circle, and it is home to the Saltstraumen, which is the strongest tidal current in the world. This swirling maelstrom of water occurs roughly every 6 hours and can be viewed from ashore, by boat, or even while diving. During the tidal rush, almost 800,000 gallons water pass through the fjord every second, and huge shoals of fish come with it, making Saltstraumen a mecca for fishing enthusiasts. Bodø's location in the far northern reaches of the world make it a great place to view the Northern Lights and the midnight sun.

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