Forlandet National Park
Glaciated mountains, beach plains and seabird islands on Svalbard's Prins Karls Forland
Prins Karls Forland is a long island almost split in two by the beach plain Forlandssletta, with alpine peaks to the north. Glaciers on the steep east side run down to the sea, and the surrounding waters are part of the park.
Things to do
- WildlifeLook for seabirds at the Forlandsøyane Bird Sanctuary (Forlandsøyane fuglereservat)
- WildlifeScan the bird cliffs around the island for guillemots
- Try thisFollow the beach embankments on the island's west side
- WildlifeLook for the archaeological remains left by Norwegian and Russian hunters and whalers
Signature sights
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Forlandsøyane Bird Sanctuary
Three islands off the coast, recognised as a Ramsar wetland of international importance. - 2
Forlandssletta
The beach plain that almost divides Prins Karls Forland into two. - 3
Plankeholmane Bird Sanctuary
Large nesting populations of eider ducks and geese.