Krossfjorden

Krossfjorden stretches 30 kilometers along the western coast of Spitsbergen, branching into smaller fjords including Lilliehöökfjorden and Möllerfjorden.

English explorer Jonas Poole first entered and documented this fjord in 1610, establishing a whaling station at Ebeltofthamna the following year.

The fjord received its name from a wooden cross placed by early whalers at its entrance, marking the beginning of maritime activities in this region.

Access to Krossfjorden requires specialized vessels designed for Arctic navigation, with summer offering extended daylight hours for exploration.

The waters of Krossfjorden contain multiple glaciers that release icebergs during summer thaws, creating an ever-changing seascape.

Location: Svalbard

GPS coordinates: 79.15000,11.75000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06