With more than 60% of its surface covered by glaciers, you will be able to discover the old base of whale hunters and trappers pulled by a husky team. This part of the Arctic has also been the site of many polar expeditions, including Roald Amundsen, the famous Norwegian explorer.
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With more than 60% of its surface covered by glaciers, you will be able to discover the old base of whale hunters and trappers pulled by a husky team. This part of the Arctic has also been the site of many polar expeditions, including Roald Amundsen, the famous Norwegian explorer.
Those who want to discover the beauty of the Arctic landscape can walk on a glacier with a guide or enter the magical world of an ice cave! Always in the presence of a guide, you will be delighted by the opportunities to meet animals such as the polar bear, the arctic fox, the walrus, and the reindeer in their natural habitat.
Many day cruises are available if you want to discover the Arctic Ocean. The waters are home to whales and walruses and where glaciers rest, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Hurtigruten\'s hybrid-powered catamaran is the most ecological and least invasive solution in this unspoiled environment.
In Svalbard, travelers interested in history and culture can visit historical sites such as Pyramiden. This coal mining center will immerse you in the Soviet era. The easiest way to reach Svalbard is via the airport, which is served by regular flights from Oslo, the Norwegian capital.
On the islands, you will find places to sleep, but be careful to respect the customs because, in Svalbard, the tradition is to remove your shoes before entering a restaurant or a hotel. It is a legacy of the mining era when coal powder stuck to the soles and left traces everywhere.
The most pleasant time to venture into the polar cold is from the end of May to the beginning of September. Still, for the more courageous who want to brave the temperatures, you will have the chance to witness the polar nights, which last from October to February, and see the Northern Lights, a natural spectacle of untold beauty. ◄
