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Meet the Svalbard guide - Marcel Starinský

Meet one of the local dog sledding guides
How to photograph the Northern Lights

Learn how to photograph the Aurora Borealis
7 totally awesome snowmobile tours in Svalbard

Everybody in Svalbard drives a snowmobile. You should try it too!
Extend your Arctic adventure

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.
Ski touring in Svalbard, Norway’s most awesome skiing adventure?

5 reasons why ski touring in Svalbard is even more awesome than other places.
The cold, wonderful season: You simply “must” experience winter in Svalbard!

Experience Svalbard in winter - Longyearbyen is perfect for your polar city break
Dog sledding all year round!

Experience dog sledding in Svalbard
10 things you should know about the Northern Lights

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!
10 things to do during the magical blue hour

Here are 10 “must do’s” in Longyearbyen during this magical period!
Meet Audun and Mia at Svalbard Husky

Read about how Audun and his wife Mia ended up at Svalbard with 114 dogs
Tips from a local

Get the inside scoop from one of the locals of Longyearbyen
Experience Svalbard and Longyearbyen with a good conscience!

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

Meet the two women who are overwintering in Svalbard's wilderness
Tips from a local

Get inside information from a local in the world's northernmost town, Longyearbyen.
Polar Bear, King of the Arctic

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

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

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

A local artist in Longyearbyen inspired by the Arctic light.
Travel Concepts

What Svalbard experience suits YOU best? Check out our travel concepts.
Meet an expedition guide

A Svalbard expedition guide gives you his tips and stories from the High Arctic.
Try out "The City Loop!"

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

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

The history of amazing Polar Expeditions, that took place in Svalbard. Read and learn more!
Local favourite - hike to Plateau Mountain

Popular hike that locals do all the time. Get the best view of Longyearbyen!
Meet the Svalbard Guide - Nanna Gajic

The guides in Svalbard have a burning desire to take guests out in the Arctic wilderness. Meet one of them here!
Barentsburg and Pyramiden

Explore Russian architecture and culture in lively Barentsburg and the surrealistic ghost town of Pyramiden.
Saturday Steak at Huset!

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

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

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

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

Here are eight boat trips you don't want to miss!
Meet the Svalbard Guide - Anja Åse Wied

Get Arctic inside tips from musher Anja Åse Wied
10 summer experiences in Svalbard

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

Arien Ramnefjell tells her stories from the fjords of Svalbard
Longyearbyen - a mekka for foodies

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.
The most romantic spots in Longyearbyen

Let love blossom!
Longyearbyen Community Guidelines

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

We have gathered our most frequently asked questions about travelling and staying in Svalbard and Longyearbyen. See all the questions here.
10 movies and books that will make you want to visit Svalbard

Be inspired by these books and films before your travel to Svalbard
A cat's life in Svalbard

Banned since 1992!
5 simple tips for using your cell phone in 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!
Svalbard Reindeer - urban and wild!

Did you know that reindeer roam the streets of Longyearbyen?
10 spectacular Northern Lights experiences in Svalbard

Here are 10 Northern Lights experiences you don't want to miss!
The walruses of Svalbard

Every couch potato's spirit animal
Questions to a pharmacist

Get answers to what it's like to run a pharmacy in the Arctic!
10 quirky facts about Longyearbyen

Here is a list of 10 quirky facts about Longyearbyen!

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