About
Wildlife wonderland where curious animals roam and the planet feels incredibly vast.
Why go
- Witnessing nature this untouched and wild feels unreal
- Experience the magic of the polar night and midnight sun
- It's a unique destination worth experiencing at least once
Must try
- Dog sledding
- Kayaking through fjords
- Guided ice cave tours
- Snowmobiling
- Polar plunge
Pro tips
- Fly from Oslo or Tromso to Longyearbyen
- Take the airport bus from Longyearbyen
- Book an expedition cruise for wildlife viewing
- Consider visiting during the polar night
- Visit during summer for wildlife
Good to know
- You must leave town with a rifle due to polar bears
- Strict regulations on how close you can get to bears
- It is forbidden to die or give birth here
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