Hornsund, Fjord in southwestern Spitsbergen, Norway
Hornsund extends 30 kilometers into Spitsbergen island, reaching depths of 260 meters with multiple glacial valleys along its coastline.
English explorer Jonas Poole discovered Hornsund in 1610, naming it after finding reindeer antlers, leading to extensive whaling operations starting in 1613.
The Polish research station, established in 1957, continues scientific studies of Arctic ecosystems, geology, and climate change in Hornsund.
The fjord experiences heavy drift ice during early summer months, making navigation challenging and requiring careful timing for vessel passage.
The location presents a complete geological cross-section of Spitsbergen, displaying rock formations from Precambrian to upper Mesozoic periods.
Location: Svalbard
Part of: Greenland Sea
GPS coordinates: 76.97222,15.71806
Latest update: March 14, 2025 22:59
Stanisław Baranowski Spitsbergen Polar Station
17.2 km
Hornsund lighthouse
5.5 km
Isøyane
28.4 km
Hornsundtind
11.9 km
Dunøyane Bird Sanctuary
21.9 km
Polakkbreen
22.8 km
Storbreen
21.2 km
Hornbreen
26.9 km
Isøyane Bird Sanctuary
30.3 km
Samarinbreen
18.5 km
Svalisbreen
26.8 km
Chomjakovbreen
18.2 km
Mendeleevbreen
21.4 km
Skilfonna
30.3 km
Kopernikusfjellet
30.9 km
Bjørnbeinflya
30.8 km
Mefonna
25.3 km
Fugleberget
6.6 km
Waweltoppen
21.7 km
Grobreen
24.1 km
Signybreen
24 km
Nigerbreen
6.6 km
Kvithettbreen
29.3 km
Brattkneikbreen
30.6 km
Smaleggbreen
19.8 km
Austre Torellbreen
27 km
Kronglebreen
27.9 km
Gåshamna, Hornsund, Vest-Spitsbergen.
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