Rijpfjorden, Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve
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Facts and practical information
Rijpfjorden is a fjord at the northern side of Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. The fjord has a length of about 40 kilometres and a width of about 12 kilometres. Former names of the fjord include Rypefjorden, Red Currant Bay and Ripsbai. The fjord is named after Dutch explorer Jan Rijp, who never came anywhere near it. ()
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Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve
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Day trips
Rijpfjorden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Planciusdalen, Båtkvelvet.