Koldewey Island
Island Arctic island off Russia's Barents Sea coast
Arctic island in the Franz Josef Land area of northern Russia; reached mostly by expedition cruises for polar wildlife, glaciers and sea-ice scenery.
Koldewey Island is an uninhabited island in the Franz Josef Land archipelago, administered as part of Arkhangelskaya oblast, Russia. It is located in the high Arctic Ocean near 80 degrees north latitude.
The island is named for German polar explorer Carl Koldewey and forms part of the geographic documentation of Franz Josef Land established by late 19th and early 20th century polar exploration. It has remained without permanent settlement.
The island sits in the Arctic Ocean within the Franz Josef Land group, north of mainland Russia, and is administered from Arkhangelskaya oblast. Its high-latitude position places it well inside the Arctic Circle.
- Accessibility: lies within the Franz Josef Land archipelago in the high Arctic and is uninhabited, visited only by scientific or expedition vessels.
How to Get to Koldewey Island #
Access is only by expedition ship or specially authorised charter from Arctic staging points; travel planning must be arranged with polar operators and appropriate authorities in Russia.
Tips for Visiting Koldewey Island #
- This is a high Arctic island region; travel requires specialised planning, permits and polar logistics.
Best Time to Visit Koldewey Island #
Access is best and usually only feasible during the Arctic summer months; plan with specialist polar operators.
