Travel guide to Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard City

Scenic spot introduction:

Svalbard, Norway, is famous for its gorgeous Northern Lights, large glaciers and cute polar bears. It is an island between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole. The archipelago is covered with thick ice everywhere, and lucky tourists can also see many Arctic animals. This is the most attractive place for adventure lovers, with a large number of tourists visiting every year, and China's Yellow River Scientific Research Station is also located here.

Attractions distribution:

Svalbard is located in the Arctic Circle, close to the North Pole, and belongs to the Tromso region of Norway. The archipelago is dominated by five large islands: Spitsbergen, Nordostoland, Barents Oia, Ege Oia, Prinskars, and Florland, and there are 150 other small islands. island. 60% of the island is covered by glaciers and is home to rare seabirds, reindeer, polar bears, seals, sperm whales and other rare animals. The central neighborhood is Longyearbyen on the largest island of Spitsbergen. The Svalbard International Seed Vault is a must-see for every tourist in addition to sightseeing. Big land.

Scenic spot qualifications:

nature reserve

Scenic spot features:

Adventure, Arctic tours, museums, glaciers

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe>Norway>Svalbard City

How to get there:

Archipelago: You can fly to Oslo, the capital of Norway, and then transfer to the Nordic route to Spitsbergen Airport (Spitsbergen) on the archipelago, stopping at Tromso on the way.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Svalbard ticket prices:

Science Center:

Adults: NOK 75

Children over 7 years old: NOK 15

Students, seniors: NOK 50

Normal opening hours Outside: NOK 500/hour

Annual pass: NOK 150

Scenic area opening hours:

Science Center:

March to September: 10:00-17:00

October to February: 12:00-17:00

During public holidays There will be adjustments

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

1. Snowmobile tours are the best way to visit the archipelago.

2. The period from the end of November to mid-February is polar night, and the period from mid-April to mid-August is polar day.

3. It is recommended that all tourists hire a local tour guide to avoid accidents or dangers due to unfamiliarity with the terrain, etc., and at the same time, they can have a better tour.

4. Svalbard Science Center: http://www.svalbardmuseum.no/, +47 79 02 64 92/+47 79 02 64 90.

Tour route:

Science Center:

Basics of Life → New World → European Whaling → Exploration → Tundra → Arctic → Hunting → Geography and Mining → Bird Migration → Medieval Times

Best time to visit:

Spring and Summer

Shopping recommendations:

(Science Center Shop) Fossils, jewelry, local crafts, postcards, posters, and more.

(Island delicacies) Salmon, Norwegian ham and sausage, cheese, Russian cabbage soup, beef, etc.