Why Visit Svalbard?
With its stunning landscapes and wildlife, polar bears outnumbering the human inhabitants, this small and colourful community has developed from being a typical village town into a modern community with different kinds of businesses and industries.
In addition to nature's beauty, Svalbard has a surprisingly wide range of cultural activities for you to engage in, such as concerts, shows, festivals and exhibitions.
Popular for it's midnight sun during summer months when the sun never sets, and the seemingly endless night during winter months, Svalbard is a sought-after destination all year round that would impress your senses and change your perception of nature in a way which no other destination can!
What To Do in Svalbard?
From hiking, visiting the Lars Glacier and the Longyear Glacier, going on boat trips, ice caves, dog sledding, witnessing the Northern Lights evening, going on cruise ships and expedition cruises, to wilderness camping, on a Svalbard holiday you will learn about the fauna and flora, and experience Arctic wildlife.
There are also several first-class bars and restaurants in Longyearbyen, of a much higher standard than you might expect from such a small community, including the northern-most Thai restaurant in the world or Svalbard brewery, world's northernmost brewery.
Advent Valley is famous for hiking and dog sledding, an amazing experience for husky dogs lovers. In local history, both whaling and trapping have been major activities in the archipelago, but now sustainability is the guiding principle in every way. Nearly two thirds of the surface of Svalbard is protected, with several nature reserves, national parks, bird sanctuaries and even a topological protected area.
Can You See the Northern Lights in Svalbard?
Yes you can, thanks to the polar nights and the low light pollution, this is a popular destination for people looking to experience the aurora borealis. You may experience the Northern Light especially during the dark nights in the winter season. If you are choosing this destination to experience the aurora borealis, you can do so by spending a wilderness evening at Camp Barentz, where you can enjoy your dinner and watch the Northern lights.
What Svalbard Holidays to Choose?
We have various Svalbard tours & holidays, mostly adventure and wildlife-related for the ambitious explorer traveller. Browse through and select your next holiday with Svalbard as your destination for an experience of a lifetime!
Can You See the Northern Lights in Svalbard?
Yes you can, thanks to the polar nights and the low light pollution, this is a popular destination for people looking to experience the aurora borealis. You may experience the Northern Light especially during the dark nights in the winter season. If you are choosing this destination to experience the aurora borealis, you can do so by spending a wilderness evening at Camp Barentz, where you can enjoy your dinner and watch the Northern lights.
What Svalbard Holidays to Choose?
We have various Svalbard tours & holidays, mostly adventure and wildlife-related for the ambitious explorer traveller. Browse through and select your next holiday with Svalbard as your destination for an experience of a lifetime!
Svalbard FAQs
What Continent Is Svalbard In?
Svalbard is part of Europe.
Is Svalbard a Country or an Island?
Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago.
Do People Live on Svalbard?
Although the wildlife outnumbers the humans, there are a mix of people from 50 different nations living here, mostly Norwegians, Russians, and Ukrainians.
What Is the Population of Svalbard?
As of January 2022, 2,552 people are living in Svalbard, according to datareportal.com.
What Country Does Svalbard Belong To?
Svalbard is a sovereign archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Norway.
How Big Is Svalbard?
Svalbard's area is 61,045 km².
Where Is Svalbard Located?
Svalbard is located in the Arctic Ocean, north of Europe.
How Far Is Svalbard From the North Pole?
It is about halfway between the Northern Norway and the North Pole.
What Is the Climate Like in Svalbard?
The climate in Svalbard is Arctic, characterised by cold winters and cool summer months. The average summer temperature is between 3 to 7 °C, while in the winter, the temperature varies from −13 to −20 °C.
What Animals Live In Svalbard?
Svalbard's wildlife includes reindeer, polar bears, walruses, the arctic fox, puffins, and various species of seals and whales.
What Language Do They Speak in Svalbard?
Norwegian is the official language of Svalbard, but Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian are also spoken, and everyone understands English.
What Is the Currency of Svalbard?
The local currency in Svalbard is the Norwegian Krone, which is about 0.084 GBP.
What Is Svalbard Known For?
Apart from its sea ice and spectacular scenery, polar wilderness and polar nights, endless daylight, and three months long night during the winter, Svalbard archipelago is world known for the Svalbard Global Seed vault, Longyearbyen Svalbard and its coal mine industry, local wildlife, cliffs covered in nesting seabirds, and mighty glaciers which are attracting lots of tourists all year round.
How Many Polar Bears in Svalbard?
According to the Norwegian Polar Institute, the polar bears population has been growing in recent years to 3500 Svalbard polar bears.
How far is Svalbard from England?
The distance between England and Svalbard is 1847 miles.
Is Svalbard Visa Free?
Yes, there is no visa requirement to visit Svalbard.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Svalbard?
Svalbard is an all year round destination. However, the best time for a perfect holiday in Svalbard would be during summer months, from May to August, when you get to experience the midnight sun. But if you're looking to have the aurora borealis experience, a more convenient time will be between late September to middle March.
Where to Stay In Svalbard?
There are around 15 hotels that can accommodate you in Svalbard, amongst which there is the Funken Lodge boutique hotel, and the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel.
What Are Baltic Travel's Booking Conditions?
You can find out more by reading our booking conditions dedicated page, and make sure to check with your tour operators all the holidays details when booking.
Are Baltic Travel's Svalbard Tour Packages Flight Inclusive holidays?
Yes, we offer flight inclusive holidays to all destinations. All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays offer financial protection by the ATOL scheme. If you need further information regarding your travel arrangements, do not hesitate to contact our travel specialists.
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