A reindeer crossing a snowy road in the foreground with an urban environment in Longyearbyen and a snow-covered mountain in the background

Information

All you need to know when traveling to Svalbard

Information

Flight times to SvalbardOn these pages you will find information about Svalbard and what you should know before travelling here. Svalbard is a sustainable destination and before visiting you should familiarise yourself with Svalbard’s weather conditions, safety regulations and our Svalbard Guidelines for ensuring visitors act responsibly in the fragile Arctic landscape.

Remember: In the town of Longyearbyen there is a tourist information centre providing all the information you need.

Please note that as Svalbard is outside of Schengen, you need a passport or national ID card when travelling here. 

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  1. FAQ
    We have gathered our most frequently asked questions about travelling and staying in Svalbard and Longyearbyen. See all the questions here.
  2. Sustainable Destination
    Longyearbyen is one of Norway's sustainable destinations
  3. Travel Information
    All you need to know about travelling to and around in Svalbard.
  4. Seasons
    What is the best season to visit Svalbard? Choose between Polar Summer, Northern Lights Winter and Sunny Winter.
  5. Travel Concepts
    What Svalbard experience suits YOU best? Check out our travel concepts.
  6. 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.
  7. Safety in Svalbard
    Important information on how to be safe in Svalbard
  8. Svalbard Guidelines
    We recommend you to read these important guidelines before coming to Svalbard.
  9. How to dress in Svalbard
    When visiting the High Arctic, you need to dress accordingly both summer and winter
  10. Svalbard Cruise Forum
    Information from Svalbard Cruise Forum for cruise operators with operations in Svalbard's waters
  11. About Svalbard
    Svalbard is a Norwegian Arctic archipelago with endless areas of raw wilderness. Read more here.
  12. Longyearbyen
    Longyearbyen, the administrative center in Svalbard. It's a tiny arctic Norwegian metropole with an international wibe.
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