Glacier front in Wijdefjorden, Svalbard, Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands
Maximilian Lehrke
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Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands Glacier front in Wijdefjorden, Svalbard

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This landing side in Wijdefjorden offers a lot of different great hikes next to the shore or up on the glacier moraine with stunning views towards the massive glacier. It is huge!!! As well you can learn a lot about the flora and fauna here in summer.

Photography Tips

Try to organize a person that is close to the glacier at the end of the beach. Use a tele-zoom lens. It shows the viewer how massive this glacier really is.

Travel Information

This picture is just possible with a multiple day ship cruise. In the internet are many providers for different tours in Svalbard. If you want to travel to this remote region you should book your cruise in advance to make sure that they have enough space and the right cabin for your style of traveling.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset Sun is always above the horizon today | current local time: 04:30
Photo Themes arctic Glacier Glacier front Glacier Lagoon Hiking Hiking Trail Mountain Mountain Panorama Mountain Range Mountain View Mountainscape reflection reflections trekking Water Reflections

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