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We have gathered our most frequently asked questions about travelling and staying in Svalbard and Longyearbyen. See all the questions here.

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

Let love blossom!

Choose between exciting culinary experiences in the world's northernmost city. With the North Pole as your nearest neighbor, we give you our best food tips.

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

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

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

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

Cold noses and wagging tails! Say hi to the cutest locals in Longyearbyen. There are almost 1000 of them!

A local artist in Longyearbyen inspired by the Arctic light.

A Svalbard expedition guide gives you his tips and stories from th High Arctic.

Try out the traditional "City Loop", a popular hike in town among friends.

The history of amazing Polar Expeditions, that took place in Svalbard. Read and learn more!

Popular hike that locals do all the time. Get the best view of Longyearbyen!

Explore Russian architecture and culture in lively Barentsburg and the surrealistic ghost town of Pyramiden.

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

The world’s largest secure seed storage can be found in the permafrost close to Longyearbyen.

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

Get Arctic inside tips from musher Anja Åse Wied

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