We would like to make a four day trek or twotwo day treks, however, we find it difficult to find any information on trekking on svalbard, if you want to do it on your own. Svalbard polar bear explorer natural world safaris. On the way we will have several stops and your guide will. The arctic group of islands known as svalbard, or spitzbergen in english spitzbergen being the name of the largest island was nomans land but became norwegian in the early 1920s through the svalbard treaty. Spitzbergen airport check out tripadvisor members 2,582 candid photos and videos of spitsbergen. Situated north of mainland europe, it is about midway between continental norway and the north pole. The svalbard islands, norway arctic wilderness, wildlife. Pdf loss of sea ice during winter north of svalbard. In 1906, the arctic explorer sir martin conway thought that the spitzbergen spelling was incorrect, preferring spitsbergen, as he noted that the name was dutch, not german. For the amount of data, a fibre glass cable has been laid from longyearbyen to the mainland of norway, which can provide superfast internet connection maybe an opportunity for new economy in the lowtax area svalbard. Spitzbergen article about spitzbergen by the free dictionary. Svalbard synonyms, svalbard pronunciation, svalbard translation, english dictionary definition of svalbard. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely different climbing approach from.
The svalbard islands are located in the arctic ocean, halfway between norway and the north pole. Due to its position near the pole, spitsbergen is a good place for antennas to receive data from certain satellites. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. The 10 best things to do in spitsbergen 2020 with photos. Seven national parks and 23 nature reserves cover twothirds of svalbard. The spitzbergen spelling was used in english during the 19th century, for instance by beechey, laing, and the royal society. Podczas pobytu w norwegii nie sposob ominac spitsbergen. We spent 12 days together with 24 people on the wonderful sv noorderlicht, sailing the spitzbergen coast. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word svalbard. Tourism activities in svalbard islands tourism is a welldeveloped industry in the svalbard islands and one of the major sources of income in the region. Svalbard high arctic archipelago 78 to 80 north 3 to july 2007. Svalbard comprises all islands between latitude 74 north and latitude 81 north and between longitude 10 east and longitude 35 east. Bbc earth the icy majesty of the svalbard archipelago.
In contrast, the sea ice concentration north of svalbard has experienced a larger decline during winter since 1979. The church is a meeting place and a venue for both religious services and cultural gatherings. Svalbard archipelago lies beyond the arctic circle, nearer to the north pole than it is to mainland scandinavia, making it one of the most remote places on earth. Spitsbergen is the name of the main island, whereas, svalbard is the official name of the whole archipelago between 7626n bjornoya and 8050n sjuoyane and 1030e and 2810e. Landscapes of the north and east greenland in winter. Svalbard sometimes referred to as spitzbergen, the largest of the islands in the svalbard archipelago, sits well inside the arctic circle, just south of 80 degrees north. Our svalbard polar bear explorer trip is a small group wildlife expedition. The population of the archipelagos of svalbard according to official estimates. If you like the looks of sindres trip but want to stick to sleeping in hotels, then check out nordic visitors 4day svalbard winter tour package for all the details.
Around spitsbergen 2007080515 spitsbergen svalbard. Dark and icegripped for eight months of the year, svalbards landscape consists of jagged peaks supported by immense buttresses of rock that plunge into the ocean. Trek across the ice and explore the hardy wildlife and expansive landscapes via dinghies on an authentic arctic expedition. The norwegian island of svalbard spitsbergen, 400 miles north of norway and 600 miles south of the north pole is the land of jagged mountains, fjords, giant glaciers, and the highlight of this region, the polar bear. Inspired by vast glaciers, fantastic fjords and jagged peaks, svalbard also honors polar heroes of past and present. It was a truly wonderful experience that highlighted the beautiful sights, the amazing. The worlds northernmost city jennifer dombrowski april 4, 2012 jennifer dombrowski is a location independent globe trotter and bases herself in prata di pordenone, italy. All three slovenian expeditions 2005, 2006, and 2007 led by slovenian filmmaker gregor kresal had to face major logistical difficulties.
There are also polar bears, reindeer, and mammals that live in the sea. Travel blog europe svalbard spitsbergen blogs longyearbyen. Svalbard church located in longyearbyen, is the worlds northernmost church. Spitsbergen is the largest island in the archipelago. These products are outdoor essentials arctic quality cotton for winter use. An small overview from a cruise araound svalbard onboard the small german cruise vessel columbus. In summer, the plants grow quickly one plant every 2578 days during the midnight sun. Inspired by vast glaciers, fantastic fjords and jagged peaks, svalbard also honours polar heroes of past and present. The surroundings offer both impressive mountains, fjord and wildlife. Wyspa polozona na morzu arktycznym gdzie koniecznoscia jest posiadanie broni palnej z ostra amunicja przy wypadach za miasto. Svalbard airport in longyearbyen is the main airport. This remote location means svalbard retains the pristine natural wonders that the polar north is famed for.
If you have something else in mind, contact us for an exciting and customisable selection of travel packages to take you to svalbard. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time. Outline of the physical geography and geology of svalbard olafur ingolfsson. On the archipelagos island of spitsbergen there are two towns.
Tourist facilities are focussed on the environment of the place, and longyearbyen is the tourist hub in the svalbard region. Earlier, the main island was called vestspitsbergen. Here youll find detailed information about particular places spitsbergenfotos, flora, fauna, weatherreport and cultural heritage. Entry visas are not required for entry into greenland or spitsbergen. We land on spitsbergen itself where the capital, longyearbyen, on the western coast catches some of the warmer currents, leaving it free of ice but jagged mountains capped with snow are all around us as we drop down through a layer of cloud and down to the grey tarmac of the airport. In summertime i work as a guide in the arctic, but what does it mean to live here in longyearbyen in svalbard spitzbergen how does it look like and what does it feel like to be here. Bjorndalen is a place which offers you several characteristics from svalbard in one location. Information about svalbard in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. On the way we will have several stops and your guide will explain what. Svalbard is a part of norway, but since it is quite a separated island it is listed by itself. Adult ivory gull on sperm whale carcass same dead whale as 2006 at bourbonhamma. Svalbardspitsbergen practical information pioneer expeditions.
These norwegian islands in the arctic ocean have a rare beauty, and are home to many creatures including polar bears and reindeer. Svalbard definition of svalbard by the free dictionary. To view an image in original size, open it in a new window or tab select this option by rightclicking on the image images in this gallery. This list contains mountains on svalbard ranked by prominence. Svalbard simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Geography svalbard is an archipelago in the arctic ocean, located about midway between norway and the north pole. Its one of the worlds most striking wilderness areas, and its where norrona came up with one of its greatest and most popular concepts. All nationalities require a full passport valid for 6 months. Svalbard church is part of the church of norway and organised by the bishop in nordhalogaland. Norway has one other arctic island, with the countrys only active volcano, jan mayen.
Svalbard is an external, unincorporated territorium of the kingdom of norway. Around spitsbergen 2007 080515 spitsbergen svalbard triplog and photo gallery of an arctic expedition around spitsbergen in 2007 with rolf stange. Hiking svalbard local guide elias leads a halfday hike to the top of coffin mountain above longyearbyen barely visible by the fjord below, the capital of spitsbergen, svalbard, arctic norway. Apr 04, 2012 12 facts you never knew about longyearbyen. Spitzbergen airport picture of spitsbergen, svalbard. A norwegian archipelago comprising spitsbergen and. Sea ice loss in the arctic ocean has up to now been strongest during summer. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a. Outline of the physical geography and geology of svalbard. A norwegian archipelago comprising spitsbergen and other islands in the arctic ocean north of the mainland. This wondrous archipelago is a land of dramatic snowdrowned peaks and glaciers, of vast ice fields and forbidding icebergs, an elemental place where the seemingly endless arctic night and the perpetual sunlight of summer carry a deeper kind of magic.
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