Lilliehöökfjorden

Lilliehöökfjorden is an arctic waterway in Spitzbergen that extends roughly 14 kilometers inland as a branch off Krossfjorden. A large glacier system dominates its northern section, with an ice wall rising approximately 40 meters above the water.

The fjord is named after Swedish commander Gustaf Bertil Lilliehöök, linking the landscape to Nordic naval history. Photographs taken by Prince Albert I of Monaco in 1906 provided a baseline for tracking significant glacier retreat over subsequent decades.

The Svalbard fjord received its name in recognition of Swedish commander Gustaf Bertil Lilliehöök, connecting the landscape to Nordic military heritage.

Access is possible only in summer months, as winter ice makes the waterway impassable. Visitors need a boat or guided tour to explore the area, as there are no land routes into the fjord.

Several glaciers named Forbesbreen, Brücknerbreen, and Supanbreen merge together at the fjord's head. This rare convergence of multiple glacier systems creates an unusual formation rarely seen in other arctic locations.

Location: Svalbard

GPS coordinates: 79.26194,11.68556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03