The Barentsz expedition discovers Spitsbergen on June 17, sighting its northwest coast.

They see the entrance of a large bay, later called Raudfjorden, on June 20.

They anchor on June 21 between Cloven Cliff and Vogelsang, where they "set up a post with the arms of the Dutch upon it."

They enter Magdalenefjorden, which they name Tusk Bay, in light of the walrus tusks they find there, on June 25.

The following day, June 26, they sail into the northern entrance of Forlandsundet, which they simply call Keerwyck, but are forced to turn back because of a shoal.

On June 28 they round the northern point of Prins Karls Forland, which they name Vogelhoek, on account of the large number of birds they see there.

They sail south, passing Isfjorden and Bellsund, which are labeled on Barentsz's chart as Grooten Inwyck and Inwyck.