Polar bears at the Von Post Glacier on Svalbard, Norway Photo: Venke Ivarrud/Spitsbergen Travel

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The Svalbard Islands

The Svalbard Islands

The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here you will find untouched arctic wilderness.

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The Svalbard Islands

The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here you will find untouched arctic wilderness.

The Svalbard Islands

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Walrus in Svalbard, Norway - Photo: Kristina Lind/Innovation Norway

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What to do in Svalbard

Join a boat trip to watch the arctic landscape and wildlife. Or try dog sledding or a snowmobile safari.

Svalbard, Norway - Photo: Raymond Skarstein

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Eating and nightlife in Svalbard

There is a selection of cafés, pubs and restaurants in Longyearbyen, the capital of Svalbard. Having your meal in a Sami turf is a special experience.

Eating and nightlife in Svalbard

Svalbard, Norway - Photo: Svalbard Reiseliv/Miguel Caselles

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Shopping in Svalbard

Silver, gold and furs are among the local products to consider. Svalbard is a duty-free area.

Shopping in Svalbard

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Getting to Svalbard and around

There are daily flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen, the main town on Svalbard, via Tromsø most of the year.

Getting to Svalbard and around

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About Svalbard

Northern lights over Svalbard, Norway - Photo: Svalbard Reiseliv AS/Hilde Fålun Strøm

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Key facts about Svalbard

Svalbard, the realm of the polar bear, has long fascinated travellers. Unique wildlife, wild nature and old mining towns are all found on the islands.