Details About Magdalenafjord

Located on the northwest coast of the island of Spitsbergen, Norway, Magdalenafjord sits about 750 miles from the frosty North Pole. Its crystal-clear waters reflect the ebony shades of the rugged snow-peaked mountains nearby, which stand in stark contrast to the blue-tinged glacier skimming off into the sea. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Magdalenafjord and the surrounding Svalbard archipelago were prime whaling locations, and were later mined for coal. Fortunately, the majesty of the fjord's dramatic scenery was undisturbed and it remains a haven for wildlife, such as Arctic terns, whales, dolphins, seals and walruses.