Finn Malmgrenfjorden

Finn Malmgrenfjorden is a fjord in Nordaustlandet in the Svalbard archipelago and forms a deep water inlet in the far north of this Arctic region. The bay extends between steep mountain slopes and glaciers that descend directly to the water.

The fjord was named after Swedish meteorologist Finn Malmgren, who died in 1928 during the Italia expedition after an airship crashed. His name honors a researcher who perished while on a rescue mission following the disaster.

Scientists and researchers regularly visit this remote fjord to study Arctic ecosystems and monitor environmental changes in the polar region.

These waters can only be navigated by specially equipped expedition vessels, as Arctic conditions require extreme preparation. Visitors should expect continuous daylight in summer and complete darkness in winter, which affects the best time to visit.

A narrow land bridge of about 500 meters separates this fjord from the nearby Adlersparrefjorden, creating a rare geographical arrangement. This tight separation reveals the complex topography of the northernmost islands in the Svalbard archipelago.

Location: Svalbard

GPS coordinates: 80.30833,24.65500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00