1. Norway's Cave Paradise
If you are a cave enthusiast, we recommend a trip to Salten to explore some of the largest and most beautiful caves in Scandinavia, each with different formations and sizes.
Svarthammarhola is Scandinavia's largest cave, offering beautiful stalactite formations, small underground rivers, waterfalls, and small lakes. Inside the cave, silence reigns, making it a place where even the smallest steps echo. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience suitable for all ages. All you need is a headlamp and proper shoes. With an experienced guide, which can be booked through several local operators, you are now ready to explore the secrets of Svarthammarhola.
Two other popular caves in the area are Vikgrotta - a beautiful marble cave with stalactites and waterfalls, and Aspfjordgrotta. The latter is for the adventurous, as it involves both rappelling and labyrinths.
2. RIB at Saltstraumen
The world's strongest tidal current is just outside Bodø and can be experienced through various activities - RIB safari, fishing trips, sea eagle safaris, and diving. Saltstraumen is a well-known fishing paradise for sea anglers, with plenty of saithe, cod, catfish, and halibut. Every six hours, these extremely strong currents occur, where enormous volumes of water pass through the narrow strait between Saltfjorden and Skjerstadfjorden at speeds of up to 20 knots. Here, you can also see whirlpools up to 10 meters in diameter and 5 meters deep.
Despite this, you can dive and snorkel in Saltstraumen for most of the day. The area is one of the most spectacular diving spots in Europe.