Spitsbergen Travel Guide

Explore the celebrated shores of Spitsbergen, the largest islands of the Arctic Svalbard archipelago. You may even be joined by whales, polar bears, or reindeer! Natural beauty, local culture, and wildlife-wonders await on this Arctic adventure.

“The Arctic” is an umbrella term for a number of diverse destinations near the northern pole. This area includes parts of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, as well as the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas. The region is home to unique ecosystems, flora and fauna, and cultures which have adapted to the extreme climate.

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Discover the best things to do in Svalbard with our Arctic travel guide, from glacier hikes to northern lights, enjoy unforgettable wilderness adventures.

The best time to visit Svalbard and Spitzbergen is between June and September as it is high season for cruises, the wildlife is active, the ice flows have melted, and the days are long.