Søre Russøya

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Søre Russøya is an island at the northwestern side of Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. It is located in the outer part of Murchisonfjorden, and is the largest of the group of three islands called Russøyane. The island is separated from Nordaustlandet by the strait of Søre Russøysundet. Further west is island Krossøya. The island has an area of about, 10 km². Highest point, 71 m.a.s.l. Søre Russøya is part of the Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 79°57'39"N, 18°14'0"E

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Søre Russøya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Krossøya, Murchisonfjorden.

2.6 miW
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Krossøya
67 min walk • Krossøya is an island at the northwestern side of Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. It is located in the outer part of Murchisonfjorden, separated by Nordre Russøysundet from Søre Russøya, further east, and south of Depotøya.
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Murchisonfjorden, Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve
108 min walk • Murchisonfjorden is a fjord in Gustav V Land at Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. The fjord cuts eastwards from Hinlopen Strait into Nordaustlandet. It has steep coasts and numerous islands. Murchisonfjorden is named after British geologist Roderick Murchison.

Søre Russøya

Facts and practical information

Søre Russøya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Krossøya

Murchisonfjorden, Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve