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Hårfagrehaugen

Coordinates: 78°23′2″N 28°43′23″E / 78.38389°N 28.72306°E / 78.38389; 28.72306
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Hårfagrehaugen
Hårfagrehaugen is located in Svalbard
Hårfagrehaugen
Hårfagrehaugen
Highest point
Elevation304 m (997 ft)
Prominence48 ft (15 m)[1]
Coordinates78°23′2″N 28°43′23″E / 78.38389°N 28.72306°E / 78.38389; 28.72306
Naming
Language of nameNorwegian
Geography
LocationSvalbard, Norway
CountryNorway

Hårfagrehaugen is a mountain on Kongsøya in Kong Karls Land, Svalbard. It is named after Harald Fairhair, the first King of Norway. The mountain reaches a height of 304 m.a.s.l., and is located north of Retziusfjellet,[2] separated by the valley of Hidalen.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "The Geographical Journal". Royal Geographical Society. 1899. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Hårfagrehaugen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  3. ^ "Hidalen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 16 July 2013.