Svalbard is a truly amazing island in the Arctic ocean, and it’s owned by Norway even though it’s very far away from the mainland geographically. The island only has one real Norwegian city, but that city also has a pretty high degree of autonomy. But does Svalbard have its own capital, and if so, what … Read more
Svalbard is an arctic island owned by Norway, and it’s a popular tourist attraction for anyone who wants to experience the midnight sun, see the northern lights, see wild polar bears or just want an incredible adventure on this frigid, remote island. But what is the situation like when it comes to cities and towns … Read more
Many travelers dream of visiting Svalbard to see the arctic for real, and this island group is actually very different from mainland Norway. It’s a great place to visit for arctic excursions and wildlife safaris, but what’s the cost of things like in Svalbard? Is it as costly as in mainland Norway? Despite Svalbard being … Read more
There’s no place like the arctic and pristine nature of Svalbard, but these protected ecosystems bring in over 100,000 tourists every single year. The Norwegian law requires the protected areas on Svalbard to be pristine and unaffected by human activity, but recent tourism spikes have led to a growing concern of the state of these … Read more
Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a huge gene bank that stores seeds from all over the world. The Seed Vault is located on the arctic island Svalbard, north of mainland Norway. You’ve probably seen pictures of the entrance to Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the media several times already, so why not visit Svalbard Global … Read more
When you are reading up on the arctic island owned by Norway, you often see the words Svalbard and Spitsbergen used interchangeably. Some stick to only one way of writing it, while others tend to mix it up a little. So, should you use Svalbard or Spitsbergen when talking about this island archipelago? The best … Read more
Svalbard is an incredible island far north in the arctic. It’s technically Norwegian territory, but it is exempt from many Norwegian laws and regulations. Not only will you get kicked off the island if you lose your job, but you also cannot give birth there. So, what’s up with the rule forbidding women to give … Read more
There’s no place just like Svalbard, and this arctic island is a part of Norway. Despite this, Svalbard is located almost 1,000 km north of Norway, so getting to Svalbard from Norway is actually a bit of a challenge. So, what are the best options for traveling to Svalbard? The by far best option of … Read more
Visiting the arctic island Svalbard is a unique experience that feels very different from a trip to mainland Norway. Not only do you have to be armed as a safety measurement against polar bears, but there are also plenty of other quirks and unique things about the island. But how long should you stay at … Read more
All commercial flights from mainland Norway to Svalbard lands on Svalbard airport Longyear, but this airport is located about 5 kilometers north-west of the city Longyearbyen. You will not want to walk these 5 kilometers by yourself (seeing as there’s dangerous polar bears on the island), so what’s the best method of getting from Svalbard … Read more
