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Heimarka, Barentsøya

#4 among attractions in Barentsøya

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Coordinates: 78°32'1"N, 21°13'7"E
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Barentsøya Norway

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

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

  • veslemjosa barentsoya0.7 miSE
    Lake

    Veslemjøsa, Barentsøya

    17 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.

  • grimdalen barentsoya2.7 miSW
    Valley

    Grimdalen, Barentsøya

    69 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.

  • heleysundet barentsoya3.8 miSW
    Natural attraction, Fjord

    Heleysundet, Barentsøya

    97 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.

  • dalskilvatnet barentsoya4.6 miSW
    Natural attraction, Lake

    Dalskilvatnet, Barentsøya

    118 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.

  • grimheia barentsoya5.2 miSW
    Natural attraction, Mountain

    Grimheia, Barentsøya

    133 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.

  • besselsbreen barentsoya4.7 miE
    Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Besselsbreen, Barentsøya

    121 min walk • Besselsbreen is a glacier on Barentsøya, Svalbard. It is the largest offshoot of Barentsjøkulen, reaching down to the sea in the northeast direction, west of the point Kapp Bessels. The glacier is named after German Arctic explorer Emil Bessels.

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