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When is the best time to visit Svalbard?

Cold noses and wagging tails! Say hi to the cutest locals in Longyearbyen.

Everybody in Svalbard drives a snowmobile. You should try it too!

The darkest and cosiest part of the dark season

Experience Svalbard in winter - Longyearbyen is perfect for your polar city break

Experience dog sledding in Svalbard this winter and experience the cooperation between mushers and sled dogs

Here are 10 “must do’s” in Longyearbyen during this magical period!

Read about how Audun and his wife Mia ended up at Svalbard with 114 dogs

Here we wish to give you information on how to experience our islands - with a good conscience

Meet the two women who are overwintering in Svalbard's wilderness

The polar bear is one of the world’s largest carnivores. There are around are 3 000 animals in the Svalbard archipelago.

We interviewed Fredric Fröberg, one of Svalbards most experienced guides. Almost everyday he takes guests out in the Svalbard wilderness. Meet him here!

A local artist in Longyearbyen inspired by the Arctic light.

What Svalbard experience suits YOU best? Check out our travel concepts.

Welcome to a lively and colourful celebration!

Get inside information from a local in the world's northernmost town, Longyearbyen.

A popular hike all year round with the best view of Longyearbyen!

If you're thinking of visiting Longyearbyen, do as the locals! Go and taste "Lørdagsbiffen" at Huset Bistro.

You don’t need to go far from the main street before you’re in the middle of the Arctic wilderness!

Christmas time in Svalbard is magical. Perhaps it’s the best place in the world to experience the ultimate Christmas atmosphere.

Here are eight boat trips you don't want to miss!

Here is a selection of 10 of our most popular summer experiences, which are “must-do” activities during your trip to Svalbard!

Arien Ramnefjell tells her stories from the fjords of Svalbard

Let love blossom!

Please see our tips and tricks to get around in Longyearbyen!

Be inspired by these books and films before your travel to Svalbard

To help you get the most out of your phone when visiting Svalbard we’ve gathered up 5 simple tips for you on how to use it when visiting Svalbard!

Here are 10 Northern Lights experiences you don't want to miss!

Every couch potato's spirit animal

Here is a list of 10 quirky facts about Longyearbyen!

A bunch of cute and curious furballs

Summer in Svalbard

Many often wonder what people really do on their free time in Svalbard. Because there’s not much else to do there apart from hanging out in nature, or is there?

Meet the Svalbard Guide Kristin Eriksson who's passionate about her job and guests!

In Svalbard the adults can unwind and relax – have time for each other, time with their children, and time for adventures. Autumn is a perfect time to take the whole family to the High North.

Longyearbyen offers wonderful cultural and nature-based experiences. If you have already travelled so far north, we recommend getting even more out of your trip to the Arctic. The best way to achieve this is by extending your stay with a few days in Tromsø.