Dalskilvatnet, Barentsøya

#5 among attractions in Barentsøya

Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

Dalskilvatnet is a lake at Barentsøya, Svalbard. The lake separates the two valleys of Grimdalen, which drains to the north, and Sjodalen, which drains to the west. ()

Elevation: 696 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 78°28'60"N, 21°0'0"E

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Barentsøya Norway

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

Nearby attractions include: Veslemjøsa, Grimdalen, Heleysundet, Grimheia.

4.8 miNE
Lake
Veslemjøsa, Barentsøya
122 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.
2 miNE
Valley
Grimdalen, Barentsøya
52 min walk • Grimdalen is a valley at Barentsøya, Svalbard. It extends from Barentsjøkulen to Ginevra Bay, at the eastern side of Grimheia. The river of Grima flows through the valley.
1.2 miN
Natural attraction, Fjord
Heleysundet, Barentsøya
30 min walk • Heleysundet is a narrow sound between Kükenthaløya and Spitsbergen. It is known for its violent tidal races. Heleysundet was discovered by the 60-ton ship John Ellis in 1617, which had been sent out by the Muscovy Company to explore to the south-eastwards of Spitsbergen.
2.4 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Grimheia, Barentsøya
61 min walk • Grimheia is a mountainous area at Barentsøya, Svalbard. It extends over a length of about thirteen kilometers at the northern part of the island. East of the area is the valley of Grimdalen with the river of Grima.

Dalskilvatnet, Barentsøya

Facts and practical information

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

Veslemjøsa, Barentsøya

Grimdalen, Barentsøya

Heleysundet, Barentsøya

Grimheia, Barentsøya