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Learn how to photograph the Aurora Borealis

5 reasons why ski touring in Svalbard is even more awesome than other places.

This article provides information and useful tips about this fantastic natural phenomenon that includes every colour of the rainbow dancing in the sky above us!

Get the inside scoop from one of the locals of Longyearbyen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Get Arctic inside tips from musher Anja Åse Wied

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.

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

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