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Svalbard

The world’s northernmost destination you can reach by regular scheduled flights, the Svalbard archipelago is a truly special place.

More than 2,000 people live on the islands, the vast majority of those in the main settlement Longyearbyen. But humans are merely guests here. The icy islands are home to more polar bears than humans, along with populations of Arctic fox, wild Svalbard reindeer, ringed seal, and the rock ptarmigan.

Come explore this remarkable place with us:

Close encounter with a polar bear. Photo: Daniel Albert.

In Pictures: My Encounter with Polar Bears, the Kings of the Arctic

David standing by the Longyearbyen town sign in the summer. Photo: David Nikel.

Svalbard in the Summer: 10 Things To Do in Longyearbyen & Beyond

David with a polar bear warning sign in Longyearbyen on Svalbard. Photo: David Nikel.

10 Quirky Facts About Life in Longyearbyen

View of Longyearbyen waterfront. Photo: David Nikel.

Where to Stay in Svalbard: Accommodation Options in Longyearbyen

Snowscooter road in Svalbard winter. Photo: David Nikel.

Living on Svalbard: Everything You Need to Know

Ivory Gull bird flying in Norway.

Ivory Gull: A Birdwatcher’s Holy Grail

Spitsbergen island glacier seen from a cruise ship.

Svalbard Cruise: UK to Spitsbergen with Fred Olsen

Glacier in Svalbard this summer. Photo: David Nikel.

Summer Heat Record Shattered in Svalbard

Longyearbyen in polar night with northern lights above.

Life in Longyearbyen During the Polar Night

Expedition cruise ship in Svalbard.

Svalbard Struggling With Health Of Cruise Ship Passengers

Beers at Svalbard Brewery taproom in Longyearbyen.

Svalbard Brewery: Brewing Beer at the Top of the World

Svalbard Church in Longyearbyen.

Svalbard Church: A Community Centre in Longyearbyen

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