Bear Island
Bear Island, otherwise known as Bjornoya, is the southernmost island of the Svalbard archipeligo. Despite its remote location, Bear Island has seen a lucrative commercial past, supporting the coal mining, fishing and whaling industries. It is also home to Arctic mammals, like the Arctic fox, and numerous species of bird.
Map of Bear Island
Nearby landmarks
Trips that visit Bear Island
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This Arctic journey begins in Iceland's vibrant Reykjavík and remote Westfjords, including Djúpavík's herring factory and whale-rich Húsavík. Cruising north, discover volcanic Jan Mayen and explore Svalbard's historic, glacier-carved fjords. The voyage culminates at the North Cape, Europe's northernmost point,…
- 14 Days
- $19,018
For breathtaking contrast, visual drama and logistical simplicity, this roundtrip Arctic adventure combining northern Norway and Svalbard is hard to beat. Travelling onboard a stylish, modern expedition ship, head north from Tromso via little-visited Bear Island to spend days…
- 11 Days
- $7,480
Travelling in luxury aboard an outstanding expedition ship, we love this trip for its unusual combination of Svalbard and Norway’s northern tip, plus its focus on top-notch service and cuisine. After a hassle-free charter flight from Oslo to Svalbard, spend…
- 11 Days
- $17,600
