Birkafjellet

Birkafjellet is a peak in , and has an elevation of 584 metres.
  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 584 metres
  • Description: mountain in Svalbard, Norway
  • Also known as: “Mount Birka”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Longyearbyen.

Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, is the largest populated area, and capital of the region of . The settlement is generally regarded as the northernmost town in the world as well as the most easily accessed frontier in the Arctic, and is an ideal base for the greater exploration of and the high Arctic.

Birkafjellet

Latitude
78.25835° or 78° 15′ 30″ north
Longitude
16.02843° or 16° 1′ 42″ east
Elevation
584 metres (1,916 feet)
Open location code
CFCR725H+89
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13537357801
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
2731889
Wiki­data ID
Q31548859
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Satellite Map

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

From Cebuano to Dutch—“Birkafjellet” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Birkafjellet”
  • Dutch: “Birkafjellet”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hiorthhamn and Braathenssletta.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mälarbreen and Hovgården.

Svalbard: Must-Visit Destinations

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