Heggodden
Heggodden is a cape 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.
Heggodden
- Type: Cape
- Category: landform
- Location: Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
78.67731° or 78° 40′ 38″ northLongitude
11.88596° or 11° 53′ 10″ eastElevation
68 metres (223 feet)Open location code
CFCHMVGP+W9GeoNames ID
3246378
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Heggodden” goes by many names.
- Norwegian: “Heggodden”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Løvenskioldfonna and Forlandet National Park.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Balanusvika and Hornbækbukta.
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