Bjørnøya, Remote island in Svalbard archipelago, Norway
The island extends over 178 square kilometers with steep coastal cliffs and numerous lakes across its northern flatlands.
Dutch explorers Willem Barentsz and Jacob van Heemskerck discovered the island on June 10, 1596, during their northern expedition.
The meteorological station at Herwighamna maintains continuous weather observations, contributing to Norwegian climate research since 1918.
Access to the southern bird cliffs requires permits and remains restricted between April 1 and August 31 for environmental protection.
The island contains several lakes in its northern section that accumulate environmental toxins transported from European and North American industrial regions.
Location: Haram
Address: Bjørnøya, Ålesund Municipality, Norway
GPS coordinates: 62.56232,6.24083
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:18
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