Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve Travel Guide

Trek Zone

National park

Facts and practical information

Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve is a stunning location in the Svalbard region of Norway. This vast nature reserve covers an area of over 21,000 square kilometers, making it the largest protected area in the Svalbard archipelago. The reserve is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including polar bears, reindeer, arctic foxes, and a variety of bird species.

One of the most striking features of Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve is its dramatic landscape. Towering snow-capped mountains, rugged coastlines, and expansive glaciers create a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor adventures. Visitors can explore the reserve by taking guided hiking or snowmobiling tours, allowing them to experience the raw beauty of this remote wilderness.

In addition to its natural wonders, the reserve also has a rich cultural history. The remnants of historical trapping and mining activities can still be seen throughout the area, providing a glimpse into Svalbard's past. Visitors can learn about the region's unique heritage and the challenges of living in such an extreme environment at the Svalbard Museum in nearby Longyearbyen.

For those seeking a truly immersive experience, the Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve offers opportunities for camping under the midnight sun or northern lights, providing an unforgettable connection to the wild and untamed Arctic landscape.

Local name: Søraust-Svalbard naturreservat Established: 1 July 1973 (50 years ago)Area: 8426.66 mi²Elevation: 489 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 77°44'3"N, 22°21'21"E

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Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve Top Attractions

Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve Attractions - What to See and Explore

Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Tjuvfjorden, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Tjuvfjordlaguna. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Nature • Natural attraction • Fjord
Tjuvfjorden
Tjuvfjorden is a 45 km long and up to 30 km wide fjord separating Edgeøya’s two southern promontories, Kvalpynten and Negerpynten. The fjord was originally named Deicrowe's Sound by the English in 1616 after Benjamin Decrow, who was a leading figure of the Muscovy Company from 1610 onwards.
78°38'7"N • 21°59'38"E
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is a statistical designation defined by ISO 3166-1 for a collective grouping of two remote jurisdictions of Norway: Svalbard and Jan Mayen. While the two are combined for the purposes of the International Organization for Standardization category, they are not administratively related.
77°32'40"N • 22°47'27"E
Tjuvfjordlaguna
Tjuvfjordlaguna is a lagoon at Edgeøya, Svalbard. It is located just inside the head of Tjuvfjorden, at the southeast side of the valley Dyrdalen, and northwest of Schneiderberget. The glacier Deltabreen debouches into the lagoon.

Day trips

Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Storfjorden, Dyrdalen (Edgeøya), Krefftberget (Barentsøya).

40 milesW
Natural attraction, Nature, Fjord
Storfjorden
Storfjorden is the body of water separating Spitsbergen in the west from Barentsøya and Edgeøya to the east. Its southern limits are Kikutodden in Sørkapp Land east to Håøya, Tiholmane, Brækmoholmane, and Menkeøyane in Thousand Islands and northeast to Negerpynten—the southeastern promontory of Edgeøya.
5.3 miE
Natural attraction, Valley
Dyrdalen, Edgeøya
Dyrdalen is a valley at Edgeøya, Svalbard. It is the largest valley on the island, with a length of about twenty kilometers, and runs northwards from the head of Tjuvfjorden, west of Edgeøyjøkulen.
42 milesNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Krefftberget, Barentsøya
Krefftberget is a mountain group at Barentsøya, Svalbard. It is named after Australian zoologist Gerard Krefft, and is situated at the southern part of the island.
22 milesE
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Stonebreen, Edgeøya
Stonebreen is a glacier on Edgeøya, Svalbard. The glacier extends into the sea, and defines the eastern point of the island. Former names of the glacier include Disco Hook, Steinnase and Stansforelandshuk.
46 milesN
Natural attraction, Mountain
Schweinfurthberget, Barentsøya
Schweinfurthberget is a mountain in Barentsøya, Svalbard. It has a height of 590 m.a.s.l. and is the highest mountain of Barentsøya. The mountain is named after German scientist Georg August Schweinfurth.