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Polar bears at the Von Post Glacier on Svalbard, Norway
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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svalbard.net
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Explore Svalbard
What to do
Join a boat trip to watch the arctic landscape and wildlife. Or try dog sledging or snowmobile safaris.
Interest: Winter without skis, Skiing, Riding & Sledging, Museums & Galleries, Guided tours, Arctic Norway, Coast and coastal culture
What to do
Eating
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
Eating
Shopping
Silver, gold and furs are among the local products to consider. Svalbard is a duty-free area.
Interest: Shopping
Shopping
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.
Key facts about Svalbard
Svalbard
Weather forecast
Evening
19°F
Tuesday
19°F
Wednesday
27°F
Thursday
27°F
Friday
28°F
Detailed forecast from yr.no
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Svalbard
The Svalbard Islands
What to do
What to do
Join a boat trip to watch the arctic landscape and wildlife. Or try dog sledging or snowmobile safaris.
What to do
Key facts 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.
Key facts about Svalbard
Shopping
Shopping
Silver, gold and furs are among the local products to consider. Svalbard is a duty-free area.
Shopping
Eating
Eating
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
Getting here and around
Getting here and around
From Oslo and Tromsø there are daily flights to Longyerbyen, the capital of the Svalbard Islands.
Getting here and around
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Svalbard
The Arctic
The Arctic
Nature rules the north of Norway, and over thousands of years, people have found ways to adapt to the Arctic climate.
The Arctic
Cruising along the coast of Spitsbergen
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.
Cruising along the coast of Spitsbergen
Dog sledging on wheels in the Arctic
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.
Dog sledging on wheels in the Arctic
Sample Norway Itineraries for Adventure Travelers
Sample Norway Itineraries for Adventure Travelers
If you are looking to add adventure to the friluftsliv experience, Norway offers the following activities:
Sample Norway Itineraries for Adventure Travelers
Getting to Svalbard and around
Getting to Svalbard and around
From Oslo and Tromsø there are daily flights to Longyerbyen, the capital of the Svalbard Islands.
Getting to Svalbard and around
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