Hellefonna is a glaciated area in Sabine Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It is located between Kjellströmdalen and Sassendalen, and comprises several smaller glaciers, including Jinnbreen, Innerbreen, Marmorbreen, Skruisbreen and Sveigbreen. The area is named after topographer Sigurd Gunnarson Helle.[1]

Hellefonna
Map showing the location of Hellefonna
Map showing the location of Hellefonna
Location
TypeGlaciated area
LocationSabine Land
Spitsbergen, Svalbard
Coordinates78°09′20″N 17°37′30″E / 78.15556°N 17.62500°E / 78.15556; 17.62500

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  1. ^ "Hellefonna (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 6 March 2013.