Svalbard - Wikipedia
WEBSvalbard (/ ˈ s v ɑː l b ɑːr (d)/ SVAHL-bar(d), Urban East Norwegian: [ˈsvɑ̂ːɫbɑr]), previously known as Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of …
Welcome to the High Arctic of Svalbard! - Visit Svalbard
WEBExperience the Svalbard at it's greatest! Be it an adventurous full-day trip in Svalbard's nature or overnight trips suited for experienced polar explorers or those looking for a cozy cabin trip.
16 Fascinating Facts About Svalbard - Life in Norway
WEBApr 12, 2019 · Impress your friends and family with these incredible facts about the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. Located on a latitude of between 74° to 82° north, Svalbard is the very definition of remote. Top of so many people's bucket lists, Svalbard is the home of the world's northernmost… well, pretty much anything.
Svalbard | Islands, Map, Geography, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBJun 4, 2024 · Svalbard, archipelago, part of Norway, located in the Arctic Ocean well north of the Arctic Circle. The archipelago in composed of nine main islands: Spitsbergen, North East Land, Edge Island, Barents Island, Prins Karls Foreland, Kvit Island, Kong Karls Land, Bjorn Island, and Hopen.
The Svalbard Islands, Norway – Arctic wilderness, wildlife
WEBThe Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time.
First-timers guide to Svalbard - Lonely Planet
WEBSep 15, 2022 · The best time to go to Svalbard. Most people visit Svalbard in the summer season (May to September). The snow starts to melt in May, making it easier to get around, and it’s a busier time for tourism, with more flights from Oslo and more cruise ships docking at Longyearbyen.
About Svalbard | Visit Svalbard
WEBSvalbard is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Located on top of the world, it contains endless areas of unspoilt, raw Arctic wilderness. Svalbard consists of all the islands, islets and skerries between 74° and 81° north latitude and …
Visitor information | Visit Svalbard
WEBOn these pages you will find information about Svalbard and what you should know before travelling here. Svalbard is a sustainable destination and before visiting you should familiarise yourself with Svalbard’s weather conditions, safety regulations and our Svalbard Guidelines for ensuring visitors act responsibly in the fragile Arctic landscape.
Plan your trip to Svalbard - Visit Norway
WEBPlan your trip to Svalbard. 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.
Svalbard travel - Lonely Planet | Norway, Europe
WEBSvalbard is the Arctic North as you always dreamed it existed. This wondrous archipelago is a land of dramatic snow-drowned peaks and glaciers, of vast ice fields and forbidding icebergs, an elemental place where the seemingly endless Arctic night and the perpetual sunlight of summer carry a deeper kind of magic.