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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Svalbard & Norway in Style

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
Svalbard in Luxury

Sail to Svalbard aboard a sleek, elegant and all-inclusive expedition vessel in serious comfort. Not to be confused with a cruise, this is definitely an expedition with daily landings and a serious emphasis on wildlife sightings and experiencing the real…

  • 10 Days
  • $11,048
Iceland and Svalbard in Luxury

Explore the mystical shores of Iceland spotting puffins as you go. Then you head north to Svalbard, the land of the ice bear, this trip even takes in Jan Mayen Island making it one serious…

  • 14 Days
  • $18,959