Place to visit
Colesbukta, Norway: what it is and when to go
Colesbukta is a bay in Svalbard in Norway. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to September. In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bay in Svalbard · Nature
- Where
- Norway
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TOS Tromsø, 947 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 78.12009, 14.91843
What it is and where
Colesbukta is a bay in Svalbard in Norway. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 78.12009, 14.91843; the nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS, Tromsø), 947 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Colesbukta is May to September.
- JanPossible0:00
- FebPossible0:00
- MarPossible10:12
- AprPossible18:56
- MayBest time24:00
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time24:00
- SepBest time13:25
- OctPossible4:52
- NovPossible0:00
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GrumantbreenGlacier in Svalbard7.0 km
- GrønbergetMountain in Svalbard, Norway8.7 km
- HåbergbreenGlacier9.6 km
- HäggbreenGlacier in Svalbard11 km
- PaxbreenGlacier in Svalbard11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Nature
- Skagerrak: strait between Denmark, Norway and Sweden connecting the North Sea and the Kattegatt sea area
- Geirangerfjord: fjord in Norway
- North Cape: cape on the island of Magerøya in Northern Norway
- Galdhøpiggen: mountain in Lom, Oppland, Norway
- Beerenberg: mountain on Jan Mayen island
- Oslofjord: fjord in southern Norway, with Oslo bordering the fjord
Every Norway place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Colesbukta?
It is a bay in Svalbard in Norway. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Colesbukta?
May to September. In May there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Colesbukta?
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS), 947 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Grumantbreen, Grønberget, Håbergbreen. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
- Nature1481 places for nature in Norway, from Skagerrak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NorwayBefore travelling to Norway: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Norway isn't in the EU, but it is in the European Economic Area: Spanish citizens can en…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Colesbukta on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.