Polar Bear Hassensteinbukta, Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands
Sebastian Lehrke
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Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands Polar Bear Hassensteinbukta

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Anywhere on the coastal lines of Svalbard there is the chance to find polar bears. Here, a polar bear was strolling along the beach of Hassensteinbukta, where also a massive whale skeleton can be found.

Photography Tips

Fast shutter speeds, accurate focus and tracking is necessary due to the fact that from a zodiac, this is quite bumpy and tricky to take photos from.

Travel Information

You would need to book yourself a day-trip or a multi-day expedition cruise to reach a location like this in Svalbard.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Summer
Sunrise & Sunset Sun is always above the horizon today | current local time: 16:42
Photo Themes arctic Beach Mammal polar bear Tundra Wildlife

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Thank you Sebastian Lehrke for creating this photo spot in Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands.
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