Why Visit Svalbard?

Svalbard is located in the Northern part of the Atlantic Ocean. Svalbard is an arctic desert, and Longyearbyen marks the end of civilisation and humanity’s final frontier. Nature reigns with cruelty beyond the town’s borders, and the frozen mountains and fjords are home to nearly 3000 polar bears. Because of the polar bear threat in Svalbard, anyone venturing outside the settlements must be prepared to fear and drive away polar bears, which explains why the majority of residents carry shotguns. It is a very isolated place.

Svalbard’s unique landscape of pristine glaciers and Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, walruses, humpback whales, orcas, and even narwhals, is possibly the main draw. Svalbard obviously has a lot to give. Svalbard is the definition of an Arctic fairy tale.

If you consider going to Svalbard your medical conditions need to meet a certain criteria before being put on the boat to take you to Svalbard. Why? you might be asking, this is because people can’t die or give birth in Svalbard due to the permafrost stopping the bodies from decomposing. Svalbard can appear desolate and barren to the uninitiated, with vast open landscapes, sparse vegetation, and endless glaciers. However, if you look beyond the first glimpse, you can find an eldorado of nature-based activities available all year. Practically 60% of Svalbard is covered by breathtaking Blue glaciers, with trees absent from the scene.

The cool, dry climate of Svalbard results in more clear nights than most other areas in the northern lights belt. There are scientific bases in the northern part of Svalbard but there aren’t many people that visit Svalbard. Svalbard is also home to the world seed vault, which is where they store seeds for vegetation. Studies have shown that about 30,000 people visit Svalbard over the period of a year. Some of the most popular things to do in Svalbard are…

– Svalbard museum filled with the history of the mining days and main land animals one of the top destinations in Svalbard
– Snow Mobile Safari Svalbard is full of adventure for the adrenaline junkies
– Visit the ghost town of Pyramiden and take a glimpse into the soviet era lifestyle.
– Gruve 3, venture into the abandoned coal mine used from 1971-1996

Nonetheless, considering the high costs and lengthy travel time, Svalbard is unquestionably worthwhile.