Birkelandodden

Birkelandodden is the northern point of the island between Van Mijenfjorden and at , Svalbard. The point is named after Kristian Birkeland.
  • Cape
  • …lies at an elevation of 1 metre (3 feet)
  • Description: headland of Akseløya, Svalbard

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sundhøgda.
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Latitude
77.7466° or 77° 44′ 48″ north
Longitude
14.57276° or 14° 34′ 22″ east
Open location code
CF9PPHWF+J4
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Bulgarian to Cebuano—“Birkelandodden” goes by many names.
  • Bulgarian: “Биркеландоден”
  • Cebuano: “Birkelandodden”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Camp Millar and Camp Bell.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gråsteinen and Akseløya.

Svalbard: Highlights

Learn more about Longyearbyen and Bear Island.
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