Kapp Wien
Kapp Wien is a headland at the southeastern side of the island of Jan Mayen, about halfway between Olonkinbyen and Sørkapp. It defines the northeastern extension of the bay Hornbækbukta.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Rudolftoppen.
Rudolftoppen
Peak
Rudolftoppen is a mountain on the island of Jan Mayen. It has a height of 769 m.a.s.l., and is the highest peak in the southern part of the island. Rudolftoppen is situated 3½ km northwest of Kapp Wien.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Olonkinbyen.
Olonkinbyen
Hamlet
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Olonkinbyen is the only settlement on the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen. It was named after Russian-Norwegian explorer Gennady Olonkin, who participated in Arctic expeditions and served on Jan Mayen during several periods between 1928 and 1936. Olonkinbyen is situated 7 km northeast of Kapp Wien.
Kapp Wien
- Type: Point
- Description: headland on Jan Mayen, Norway
- Category: landform
- Location: Jan Mayen, Svalbard, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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“Kapp Wien” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Kapp Wien”
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