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Hotellneset and Vestpynten

Svalbard  >  Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Road leading along Hotellneset lagoon, Camping Longyearbyen, Vestpynten and ending at Bjørndalen.

Added* by Hans Verdaat
Most recent update 27 травня 2025

Description

Because of the of the risk of Polar Bear encounters it is not allowed to go outside the village without a rifle or an armed guard. Hotellneset and Vestpynten are outside the village, so they can only be visited by car and/or with an armed guard to watch local birds safely.

Details

Access

Accessible only by car and/or with an armed guard.

Terrain and Habitat

Tundra , Valley , Sea , Beach , Mountain

Conditions

Open landscape , Mountainous

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Summer

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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