Svenbreen

Svenbreen is a glacier in , and has an elevation of 382 metres.
  • Type: Glacier with an elevation of 382 metres
  • Description: glacier in svalbard
  • Also known as: “Sven Glacier”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pyramiden.

Photo: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is in . It is a Russian mining settlement that was abandoned in 1998 and lies northeast across Isfjorden from . A small Russian contingent is now based on-site to prevent vandalism and take care of basic infrastructure needs.

Svenbreen

Latitude
78.72904° or 78° 43′ 45″ north
Longitude
16.29163° or 16° 17′ 30″ east
Elevation
382 metres (1,253 feet)
Open location code
CFCRP7HR+JM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 853030050
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­glacier
Geo­Names ID
2728366
Wiki­data ID
Q34847268
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Satellite Map

Discover Svenbreen from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Russian—“Svenbreen” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Svenbreen”
  • German: “Svenbreen”
  • Russian: “Свен-бреен”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Skansbukta and Indre Wijdefjorden National Park.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sætherfjellet and Ferdinandbreen.

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