Definisjon:
Fiord, 83 km long, between Nordenskiöld Land and Nathorst Land. At the mouth is Akseløya, with narrow sounds on the northern and southern sides, separating Van Mijenfjorden from Bellsund. The innermost, northern branch is Sveabukta with Braganzavågen, where the mining camp Sveagruva is situated. The innermost, southern, about 10 km long branch is Rindersbukta

Opphav:
After Willem Van Muyden. Nordenskiöld mistakenly wrote his name Van Mijen which has been used since. See also Van Muydenbukta