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

The Svalbard Islands

The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Svalbard offer untouched arctic wilderness.
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Polar bears at the Von Post Glacier on Svalbard, Norway - Photo: Venke Ivarrud/Spitsbergen Travel

The Svalbard Islands

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

The Svalbard Islands

Source: Visit Norway

Explore Svalbard

What to do in Svalbard

Join a boat trip to watch the arctic landscape and wildlife. Or try dog sledging or snowmobile safaris.
Interest: Museums & Galleries, Riding & Sledging, Skiing, Snowscooter, Guided tours, Arctic Norway, Coast and coastal culture

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.
Interest: Food & Drink

Shopping in Svalbard

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

Getting to Svalbard and around

From Oslo and Tromsø there are daily flights to Longyerbyen, the capital of the Svalbard Islands.
Interest: Getting here and around, Arctic Norway

About Svalbard

Key facts about Svalbard

National Geographic Adventure has selected Spitsbergen, Svalbard's main island, as the top destination 2008 for those seeking a snow experience.

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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.
Interest: Cruise, Ferries & Boats, Arctic Norway, Travel in Norway

Dog sledging on wheels in the Arctic

We hear the huskies long before we see them. A chorus of barking greets us at Svalbard Villmarkssenter: 40 huskies leaping, yelping and eager to go.
Interest: Riding & Sledging, Arctic Norway

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