Go to content Go to navigation
The official travel guide to Norway
International edition 中國 Danmark France Deutschland Italia Japan Nederland Norge Polska Россия España Sverige United Kingdom USA
 

Article list Svalbard

<< Back to Dog sledging on wheels in the Arctic

The Svalbard Islands

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

Hurtigruten

Norway’s long coast provides variations that are best experienced at the pace of Hurtigruten/The Norwegian Coastal Voyage.

What to do in Svalbard

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

Getting to Svalbard and around

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

Cruising along the coast of Spitsbergen

- Polar bear! The ship's doctor Leif Lindblad points eagerly towards shore, as the Hurtigruten ship enters the magnificent Magdalenefjord.

The Arctic

Nature rules the north of Norway, and over thousands of years, people have found ways to adapt to the Arctic climate.

Arctic adventures with Svalbard Villmarkssenter

Svalbard Villmarkssenter offers dog sledding, hiking, skiing and other sports activities in wild nature in the Svalbard Islands.

Go on a cruise with Hurtigruten

Witness stunning scenery with Hurtigruten along the Norwegian coast. Travel the entire voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, or hop on and off as you wish.

Shopping in Svalbard

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

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.

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.
CAMPAIGN

Visit magical Spitsbergen for the ultimate northern lights adventure

Let a team of huskies take you across the awe-inspiring Arctic landscape as you search for the northern lights.
CAMPAIGN

Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

In buildings formerly used as barracks for miners and construction workers, visitors to Longyearbyen will find a cosy and homely atmosphere.
SPONSOR

About Hurtigruten ASA

Hurtigruten ASA is a merger of the companies Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab ASA and Troms Fylkes Dampskibsselskap ASA.

Mary-Ann's Polarrigg Slideshow

Mary-Ann's Polarrigg Slideshow
Map of
Norway
Map of Norway

ADS

TEXT ADS