Portalen

“Portalen” can refer to different things depending on the context.

In Dutch and Swedish, “portalen” is the plural form of “portaal,” which means “portal” in English.

In the context of education, “Portalen” is the name of a school platform in Oslo, Norway. It provides parents with information about their child’s education, and they can access it through the school’s website using their electronic ID.

“Portalen” can also refer to a venue in Greve, Denmark, where concerts, theater performances, and stand-up shows take place.

Finally, “Portalen Pass” is a mountain pass in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, named by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition

What is Portalen Pass

Portalen Pass is a mountain pass located in the Borg Massif of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica. It is situated between Domen Butte and Pilarryggen and was named “Portalen” (the gateway) by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition (NBSAE) in 1949-52

What is the nearest city to Portalen Pass

There are no cities near Portalen Pass, as it is located in the remote and uninhabited region of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica. However, people traveling to Antarctica usually pass through one of the five Antarctic gateway cities: Cape Town, Christchurch, Hobart, Punta Arenas, and Ushuaia. Most Antarctica cruises depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, which is the southernmost city in the world and the closest city to Antarctica. Punta Arenas, Chile, is another city that offers flights to Antarctica, but it is farther away from the continent than Ushuaia.

Which is the closest gateway city to Portalen Pass

As Portalen Pass is located in Antarctica, there are no cities nearby. However, the five Antarctic gateway cities through which nearly all cargo and personnel bound for Antarctica pass are Punta Arenas, Chile; Ushuaia, Argentina; Cape Town, South Africa; Hobart, Australia; and Christchurch, New Zealand. Ushuaia is the most southerly of the gateway cities and is located roughly 1000 km from the Antarctic Peninsula. It is also the most popular gateway city for tourism to Antarctica, accounting for 90% of all tourists to the continent. Christchurch, New Zealand, is also considered a leading Antarctic gateway city