Hinlopen Strait Collection

Snow-covered mountains in Hinlopen Strait. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

An alert polar bear, on an ice flow, makes eye contact

Polar bear mother and cub on iceberg, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear mother and cub (Ursus maritimus) on iceberg, Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Alkefjellet. Thick-billed murre colony

Hinlopen Strait, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
Ice on Hinlopen Strait, Norway, Europe

Female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on pack ice, Bjornsundet, Hinlopen Strait, Spitsbergen Island
Polar bear on pack ice in Bjornsundet, Spitsbergen, Norway, Europe

Female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on a glacier, Bjornsundet, Hinlopen Strait, Spitsbergen Island
Polar bear walking on glacier in Bjornsundet, Spitsbergen, Norway, Europe

Yearling polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on a glacier, Bjornsundet, Hinlopen Strait
Two polar bears walking on glacier in Bjornsundet, Spitsbergen, Norway, Europe

Melting Iceberg, Hinlopen Strait, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
Iceberg in Hinlopen Strait, Norway, Europe

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Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, on pack ice at water's edge

Polar Bear on pack ice, Svalbard, Norway
Under the Midnight sun, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) on pack ice, Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

A lone polar bear on an iceberg

A polar bear with her two cubs on an ice formation

Sleeping Polar Bear, Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway
Sleeping Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear mother and cub on pack ice under the midnight sun, Svalbard, Norway
Under the midnight sun, Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother and cub on pack ice, Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear mother and cubs on iceberg, Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother and cubs on iceberg, Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway; Svalbard, Norway

Arctic Ocean, Norway, Svalbard. Glacier and ocean. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Europe, Norway, Svalbard. Humpback whale tailfin breeches the water in Hinlopen Strait
Norway, Svalbard. Humpback whale tailfin breeches the water in Hinlopen Strait. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Open leads in first year sea ice in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Radio collared female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) with fresh seal kill on ice in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Young adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on ice in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinaiva, Europe

Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Setting sun lights iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay in Gustav Adolf Land on stormy evening

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"Hinlopen Strait: A Polar Wonderland in Norway's Svalbard Archipelago" In the icy realm of Hinlopen Strait, nature unfolds its breathtaking wonders. Here, amidst the pristine beauty of Svalbard, Norway, a heartwarming sight awaits - a polar bear mother and her cub gracefully traverse an iceberg. Their delicate presence on this frozen stage reminds us of the fragile balance between life and survival in this remote corner of the world. Venturing further into Hinlopen Strait reveals another spectacle - Alkefjellet, a towering cliff where thousands upon thousands of thick-billed murres gather to breed. The air pulsates with their calls as they create a mesmerizing symphony against the backdrop of Spitsbergen Island's rugged terrain. As we sail through these Arctic waters, encountering magnificent glaciers becomes inevitable. Bjornsundet presents two awe-inspiring scenes; a female polar bear majestically treads across pack ice while her reflection shimmers beneath her paws. Nearby, she explores yet another glacier alongside a yearling polar bear – an endearing display of maternal guidance and resilience. The ever-changing landscape is evident as melting icebergs dot our path along Hinlopen Strait. Witnessing these colossal structures dissolve into the frigid waters serves as an urgent reminder of climate change's impact on this fragile ecosystem. Beyond its frozen shores lies an ocean teeming with life; humpback whales grace us with their presence as their tailfins breach the surface in graceful arcs. This encounter showcases how even amidst harsh conditions, nature thrives and perseveres. Hinlopen Strait encapsulates both vulnerability and strength within its icy embrace – from solitary polar bears seeking refuge on isolated icebergs to vast expanses where glaciers meet the Arctic Ocean's azure depths, and is here that one can truly appreciate Europe's northernmost wilderness and marvel at its untamed magnificence.