| Saltenfjorden (Norwegian) | |
| Interactive map of the fjord | |
| Location | Nordland county, Norway |
| Coordinates | 67°15′18″N 14°31′01″E / 67.255°N 14.517°E / 67.255; 14.517 |
| Type | Fjord |
| Primary inflows | Skjerstad Fjord |
| Primary outflows | Vestfjorden |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Max. length | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
Saltfjorden (Norwegian) or Sáltovuodna (Lule Sami) is a fjord in Bodø Municipality and Gildeskål Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The 40-kilometre (25 mi) long fjord begins around the Fleinvær islands; travels northeast past the islands of Sørarnøya, Sandhornøya, and Straumøya islands; along the southern shores of the town of Bodø; and ends at the village of Løding.
The narrow Saltstraumen strait connects the Saltfjorden to the large, inland Skjerstad Fjord. The strait has a very strong tidal current and maelstrom, making travel difficult and dangerous.
See also
References
- "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- Store norske leksikon. "Saltfjorden" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-03-12.