Bamsebu, Heritage site at Kapp Toscana, Svalbard, Norway
Located on the south coast of Van Keulenfjorden in Spitsbergen, Bamsebu stands as a wooden cabin surrounded by Arctic landscapes and fjords.
Ingvald Svendsen established Bamsebu around 1930 as the only beluga whale hunting station in Svalbard, operating throughout the interwar period.
The site preserves Norwegian hunting traditions with structures including a watchtower named Hotel Blanke Kniven and facilities for processing whale meat.
Access to Bamsebu requires boat transportation from east or through Bourbonhamna anchorage, with specific travel restrictions within South Spitsbergen National Park.
The beach near Bamsebu contains approximately 550 beluga whale skeletons, marking the location of a former whaling operation station.
Location: Svalbard
GPS coordinates: 77.55200,15.06100
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:43
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