
Getting to Svalbard
Svalbard is geographically closer to the North Pole than to Norway. Surprising then, that getting there is quite so straightforward, with regular flights from Norway to …
Discover MoreThe largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, Spitsbergen makes up over half of it's total landmass. The majority of the population live in Longyearbyen, whilst animal company around the island includes polar bears, the indigenous Svalbard reindeer, and, during the summer peak, Arctic fox, seals, whales, walrus, and thousands of migratory birds.
The town is small yet host to a number of hotels, eateries and the Svalbard Museum itself – where you can discover more about the island's history. Throughout the summer you can also book local activities like guided hiking tours, kayaking, fossil hunting with sled dogs, and boat trips.
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Svalbard is geographically closer to the North Pole than to Norway. Surprising then, that getting there is quite so straightforward, with regular flights from Norway to …
Discover MoreNorth of the Arctic Circle and halfway between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard’s dramatic coastline and fjords are largely ice-free during high summer providing incredible …
Discover MoreExpedition cruising is all about active exploration - trekking the arctic tundra, watching for wildlife, studying Svalbard’s history or sailing through sea ice, and accompanied …
Discover MoreWhile Svalbard may be an almost year round destination, the changing weather, number of daylight hours, amount of ice and snow conditions through the year all have a marked effect …
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