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A short flight from Norway’s main land, takes you to the mighty and arctic landscape at the Svalbard Islands. Explore raw wilderness adventures, the unique animal life, and eat and live well in the lively city of Longyearbyen.
The polar climate, rich wildlife, wild nature and old mining towns of Svalbard have fascinated travellers for a long time. Longyearbyen is an international city with many cultural events, such as concerts, festivals and exhibitions. Dine on arctic food traditions like seal, whale, reindeer, grouse and Arctic char at one of the many restaurants. Svalbard also has a local beer brewery and one of Norway’s greatest selections of Champagne.
From the city of Longyearbyen you can go on exciting trips by boat, kayak, snowmobiles or dog sledding. You can go hiking or skiing, just don’t venture anywhere outside the city border without a professional guide, because in addition to the 3,000 people living there, Svalbard is also home of the mighty polar bear.
«Svalbard is as close as most mortals can get to the North Pole and still capture its spirit.»
— Lonely Planet
“Svalbard” means “cold coasts”, however, the archipelago has a relatively mild climate compared to other areas at the same latitude. The constant midnight sun in the summer and the dark period during winter make for two entirely different experiences. The polar night is special to Svalbard – it’s the darkest time of the dark period from mid November to the end of January. It gets dark enough that you can see the striking northern lights during the day.
Historically, both whaling and mining have been major industries at the archipelago, but now polar exploration and tourism are the main focus. Svalbard’s nature is unforgiving, but fragile. Nearly two thirds of the surface of Svalbard is protected, and it’s crucial to show caution for the wild animals living there.
Longyearbyen has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is sustainable, it does mean that it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects
The most common way to travel to Svalbard is by plane. Find more inspiration on Svalbard’s official website.
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Stay active and explore Svalbard by dog sledding, skiing or hiking!
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Join guided tours to learn about the culture, see the nature and the animals living there!
Svalbard's wildlife is unique and fascinating. Join us on our day trip to experience it from up close! Every…
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Join Hurtigruten Svalbard on a boat tour with a hybrid-electric catamaran. With this new vessel, an exciting…
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Have you ever been in a coalmine before? Join us today and dig deep in the history of Longyearbyen, the…
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Join us on M/V "Polargirl" for an evening trip searching for the biggest animals on the planet the blue whale.
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Join us by snowmobile into the polar night and let yourself be captivated by the unique blue light that…
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2 hour round trip to see the area around Longyearbyen and the driver will tell the story of how this society…
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From comfy hotels to cosy cabins. Find your home away from home at Svalbard.
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With modern comfort in historic surroundings, Funken Lodge offers a unique Svalbard experience. You stay at…
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From local food gems to high-end restaurants. Get a taste of what Svalbard offers.
Karlsberger Pub, known as KB by the locals, is a small, but very content pub in the heart of Longyearbyen.
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Welcome to Longyearbyen's most relaxing and historic restaurant atmosphere, for the celebration of a big…
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Give your taste buds a treat and enjoy this open and pleasant atmosphere in the most unique bar and restaurant…
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Huset Restaurant is regarded as one of Norway's best restaurants, with its focus on Nordic techniques, local…
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Svalbard Hotel serves food in a modern atmosphere of the city's newest hotel. The menu in the restaurant is…
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Welcome to Funktionærmessen Restaurant, located in the Funken Lodge hotel. Here, a magnificent dining…
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Remember that Svalbard is not part of the Schengen area, so passports must be brought by all non-Norwegian visitors. Get in-depth travel information on Svalbard’s official website.
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Due to the temperate waters of the Gulf Stream, Alta has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska and Greenland.
Alta has good climatic conditions – little precipitation, pleasant winters and relatively warm summers.
January and February are the coldest months, with an average temperature of -8°C.
July and August are warmest with an average temperature of 13°C.
April and May are the driest months, with an average 19 mm of rainfall. July is the wettest month.
Strong winds can occur.
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