Besselsbreen, Barentsøya

#12 among attractions in Barentsøya

Natural attraction, Natural feature

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Facts and practical information

Besselsbreen is a glacier on Barentsøya, Svalbard. It is the largest offshoot of Barentsjøkulen, reaching down to the sea in the northeast direction, west of the point Kapp Bessels. The glacier is named after German Arctic explorer Emil Bessels. ()

Coordinates: 78°31'26"N, 21°33'37"E

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Barentsøya Norway

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Besselsbreen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Veslemjøsa.

4.1 miW
Lake
Veslemjøsa, Barentsøya
106 min walk • Veslemjøsa is a lake at Barentsøya, Svalbard. It is named after Mjøsa, the largest lake of Norway. The lake is located within the plain of Heimarka.

Besselsbreen, Barentsøya

Facts and practical information

Besselsbreen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Veslemjøsa, Barentsøya