Woodfjorden

The fourth longest fjord in Svalbard extends 64 kilometers into Spitsbergen island, featuring deep waters ranging from 60 to 100 meters throughout its length.

English Muscovy Company navigator Thomas Edge created the first detailed chart of the fjord entrance in 1625, marking the beginning of documented exploration.

Norwegian hunters established multiple stations along the fjord shores in the 1920s, including the cabin where Christiane Ritter spent her winter in 1934.

The western section of Woodfjorden belongs to Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, while several bird reserves exist near the entrance to Liefdefjord.

Red sandstone cliffs from the Devonian period line the fjord near Bockfjorden, where small hot springs indicate past volcanic activity.

Location: Svalbard

Part of: Greenland Sea

GPS coordinates: 79.58330,13.50000

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:22