Balanusvika
Balanusvika is a bay in Spitsbergen, Svalbard.Places of Interest
Highlights include Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station.
Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station
Mountain hut
Photo: Upior polnocy, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station is a Polish research station in north-western Spitsbergen. It is located in the northern part of the Kaffiøyra close to Aavatsmarkbreen and has operated since 1975.
Balanusvika
- Type: Bay
- Category: body of water
- Location: Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
78.68333° or 78° 41′ northLongitude
11.83333° or 11° 50′ eastOpen location code
CFCHMRMM+88GeoNames ID
2732002
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Balanusvika” goes by many names.
- Norwegian: “Balanusvika”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Løvenskioldfonna and Forlandet National Park.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hornbækbukta and Heggodden.
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