Heleysundet, Barentsøya

Name: Heleysundet
Address: Barentsøya, Norway

#3 among attractions in Barentsøya

Natural attraction, Fjord

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Facts and practical information

Heleysundet is a narrow sound between Kükenthaløya and Spitsbergen. It is known for its violent tidal races. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 78°30'0"N, 21°0'0"E

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Barentsøya Norway

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Day trips

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

4.1 miNE
Lake
Veslemjøsa, Barentsøya
105 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.
1.1 miNE
Valley
Grimdalen, Barentsøya
29 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 miS
Natural attraction, Lake
Dalskilvatnet, Barentsøya
30 min walk • 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.
1.9 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Grimheia, Barentsøya
48 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.