Information

Flight times to Svalbard On 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.

FAQ

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

Longyearbyen is one of Norway's sustainable destinations
Travel Information

All you need to know about travelling to and around in Svalbard.
Seasons

What is the best season to visit Svalbard? Choose between Polar Summer, Northern Lights Winter and Sunny Winter.
Travel Concepts

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

Important information on how to be safe in Svalbard
Svalbard Guidelines

We recommend you to read these important guidelines before coming to Svalbard.
How to dress in Svalbard

When visiting the High Arctic, you need to dress accordingly both summer and winter
Svalbard Cruise Forum

Information from Svalbard Cruise Forum for cruise operators with operations in Svalbard's waters
About Svalbard

Svalbard is a Norwegian Arctic archipelago with endless areas of raw wilderness. Read more here.
Barentsburg and Pyramiden
Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen, the administrative center in Svalbard. It's a tiny arctic Norwegian metropole with an international wibe.
For tour operators
Visit Svalbard Insights