Smeerenburg
Smeerenburg is an old whaling station, dating back to the 1600s when Dutch whales set up a base on Amsterdamoya. Nowadays all that's left are the circular remains of the cauldrons, used to boil the blubber of Bowhead whales. The beaches around Smeerenburg are also popular with walrus, who love to sleep for up to a week at a time!
Map of Smeerenburg
Nearby landmarks
Trips that visit Smeerenburg
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Experience Arctic summertime at its best on this immersive expedition, travelling aboard a modern X-Bow ship built for a smoother ride through polar waters. Keep watch for walruses, whales and, with luck, polar bears as you venture towards the sea…
- 8 Days
- $5,495
Circumnavigate the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, cruising as far as 80° North to reach the edge of the pack ice. This voyage includes an impressive eight days of off-ship exploring, with ample opportunities to spot remarkable Arctic wildlife…
- 10 Days
- $7,895
Using the ship as your comfortable ‘basecamp’ and travelling slower to enable more time for exploring each location – on foot, by kayak and through the lens of your camera – this is an ideal trip for the active traveller seeking quality…
- 8 Days
- $4,300
For anyone keen to experience Svalbard’s rich Arctic wildlife and spectacular scenery while travelling comfortably, this is a good option. Travelling in the company of naturalists on board a modern state-of-the-art ship, equal attention is given to your experience both…
- 8 Days
- $10,946
