Spitsbergen is a unique territory, the archipelago belongs to Norway, but residents of the 41st countries can come here freely to work, which was concluded by the Spitsbergen Treaty in 1920. About 2,500 people live on Svalbard, representing 40 nationalities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What do you need to know before your trip?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Hello bear! You need to be prepared that in Svalbard every resident carries a gun with him, as there is a chance of meeting a polar bear.<\/li>\n
- The main means of transportation on the archipelago in winter is a snowmobile.<\/li>\n
- There is a tradition of taking off shoes indoors (even in some hotels and restaurants). It came from miners who did so as not to bring coal dust into the house.<\/li>\n
- Due to the specific climate, the<\/a> air and soil of the peninsula have a very low content of microbes, parasites and dust. That is why even abandoned buildings look<\/a> well maintained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to get there<\/a>? <\/strong><\/h2>\nFirst you need to arrive in Norway. SAS and Norwegian airlines<\/a> regularly fly from Oslo<\/a> and the small town of Troms\u00f8 (this is the same flight from Oslo)\u00a0. A direct flight from the capital will take 3 hours. Through Tromso – 4.5. If you are lucky, you will see the northern lights<\/a> during the flight.<\/p>\n![\"Guide](\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-159225-661a06ac087e1.avif\")
<\/a><\/p>\nUpon arrival to the archipelago, all tourists are greeted by a polar bear. Don't be scared – the bear is not real. The airport itself is quite compact, but very cozy: there is a waiting room, Wi-Fi, and places to charge gadgets. The “capital of the archipelago” Longyearbyen is only 3 km away. A bus is connected to the arrival schedule. In addition, it is possible to order a taxi<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhere to live?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nDespite the small population of Longyearbyen, in the town you will find more than a dozen hotels to suit any (but still fat) budget – there are both guest houses and a Radisson 4* hotel<\/a>. For example<\/a>, the cheapest bed in the guesthouse Gjestehuset102<\/a> will cost the tourist<\/a> 405 CZK. As in any other place, the rule “the earlier you book, the cheaper the room rate” applies.<\/p>\n![\"Guide](\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-159225-661a06ac6a728.avif\")
<\/a><\/p>\nWhere to go and what to do?<\/strong><\/h2>\nView the World Seed Vault<\/strong><\/h4>\nIt is on the archipelago that the conditional safe of agriculture is located. The building itself is not impressive at all, and tours<\/a> of the warehouse are not organized, but the place is unique and iconic. Where else can you find something like this?<\/p>\nBy the way, in 2023 it will be 15 years since the storage facility was built. On this occasion, the Virtual Tour Company has organized a virtual tour<\/a> that you can take without leaving your couch.<\/p>\n![\"Guide](\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-159225-661a06acbd0a8.avif\")
<\/a><\/p>\nLocal Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nEverything about the geology and history of the region, its unique flora and fauna, as well as human activity is collected here. In addition, the museum contains many stuffed animals – local residents of Spitsbergen. Entrance ticket for an adult costs 150 CZK.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Try local beer<\/strong><\/h4>\nYes! Even 1000 km from the North Pole they brew beer<\/a>! The brewery was founded by former miner Robert Johansen. Nowadays, as many as 10 varieties are produced here, which you can try during a tasting tour<\/a>. The ticket costs 449 CZK. So if you travel – a must visit!<\/p>\n![\"Guide](\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-159225-661a06ad28186.avif\")
<\/a><\/p>\nGo looking for locals<\/strong><\/h4>\nPolar bears, whales, seals, walruses – to see them all, you need to contact a local travel agency that organizes a cruise<\/a> around Svalbard. And believe me, you definitely need to see this!<\/p>\n![\"Guide](\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-159225-661a06ad7d1d9.avif\")
<\/a><\/p>\nrestaurants and bars<\/strong><\/h4>\nDespite its distance from the mainland, Longyearbyen has nightlife<\/a>. In restaurants<\/a> you can try exotic dishes a la whale meat or salmon cream soup. And the bars have their own twist: they serve alcoholic<\/a> drinks with glacial ice. They say it holds the temperature longer than ice from the refrigerator. Therefore, nightlife lovers will not be bored here.<\/p>\nGo to Barentsburg<\/strong><\/h4>\nBarentsburg is the second largest city in the archipelago. About 400-450 people live here. The residents are Russian and Ukrainian miners who came to work under a contract. In the city there is the opportunity to go down into the world's only coal mine. The tour<\/a> will be led by the miner himself. Cost: 600 CZK.<\/p>\n![\"Guide](\"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/post-159225-661a06add6135.avif\")
<\/a><\/p>\nVisit the husky center<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nThe owners of this center call it the fluffiest and cutest place in Barentsburg. About 80 representatives of different breeds live here. You can simply book a tour of the nursery (150 CZK), buy a dog trekking<\/a> service, which costs 490 CZK, or go sledding (690 CZK). By the way, this can be done even in summer.<\/p>\nMake a memorable souvenir<\/strong><\/h4>\nBarentsburg has a crafts center<\/a> that hosts master classes for tourists and city residents. You can make a sweatshirt, a hat, or, for example<\/a>, a magnet with your own hands.<\/p>\nGo to the Pyramid<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis is a village that was mothballed back in 1998. True, due to the abundance of tourists, even here it was necessary to open a hotel. In addition to the unique nature, you should definitely take a look at the northernmost cinema in the world, completely restored in 2019. The poster includes documentaries and feature films from surviving films from the 1960s\u20131980s. As a bonus there are buns from the old-time cook Elena Alexandrovna.<\/p>\n
How to get there<\/a>? <\/strong><\/h2>\nFirst you need to arrive in Norway. SAS and Norwegian airlines<\/a> regularly fly from Oslo<\/a> and the small town of Troms\u00f8 (this is the same flight from Oslo)\u00a0. A direct flight from the capital will take 3 hours. Through Tromso – 4.5. If you are lucky, you will see the northern lights<\/a> during the flight.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nUpon arrival to the archipelago, all tourists are greeted by a polar bear. Don't be scared – the bear is not real. The airport itself is quite compact, but very cozy: there is a waiting room, Wi-Fi, and places to charge gadgets. The “capital of the archipelago” Longyearbyen is only 3 km away. A bus is connected to the arrival schedule. In addition, it is possible to order a taxi<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhere to live?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nDespite the small population of Longyearbyen, in the town you will find more than a dozen hotels to suit any (but still fat) budget – there are both guest houses and a Radisson 4* hotel<\/a>. For example<\/a>, the cheapest bed in the guesthouse Gjestehuset102<\/a> will cost the tourist<\/a> 405 CZK. As in any other place, the rule “the earlier you book, the cheaper the room rate” applies.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWhere to go and what to do?<\/strong><\/h2>\nView the World Seed Vault<\/strong><\/h4>\nIt is on the archipelago that the conditional safe of agriculture is located. The building itself is not impressive at all, and tours<\/a> of the warehouse are not organized, but the place is unique and iconic. Where else can you find something like this?<\/p>\nBy the way, in 2023 it will be 15 years since the storage facility was built. On this occasion, the Virtual Tour Company has organized a virtual tour<\/a> that you can take without leaving your couch.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nLocal Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nEverything about the geology and history of the region, its unique flora and fauna, as well as human activity is collected here. In addition, the museum contains many stuffed animals – local residents of Spitsbergen. Entrance ticket for an adult costs 150 CZK.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Try local beer<\/strong><\/h4>\nYes! Even 1000 km from the North Pole they brew beer<\/a>! The brewery was founded by former miner Robert Johansen. Nowadays, as many as 10 varieties are produced here, which you can try during a tasting tour<\/a>. The ticket costs 449 CZK. So if you travel – a must visit!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGo looking for locals<\/strong><\/h4>\nPolar bears, whales, seals, walruses – to see them all, you need to contact a local travel agency that organizes a cruise<\/a> around Svalbard. And believe me, you definitely need to see this!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nrestaurants and bars<\/strong><\/h4>\nDespite its distance from the mainland, Longyearbyen has nightlife<\/a>. In restaurants<\/a> you can try exotic dishes a la whale meat or salmon cream soup. And the bars have their own twist: they serve alcoholic<\/a> drinks with glacial ice. They say it holds the temperature longer than ice from the refrigerator. Therefore, nightlife lovers will not be bored here.<\/p>\nGo to Barentsburg<\/strong><\/h4>\nBarentsburg is the second largest city in the archipelago. About 400-450 people live here. The residents are Russian and Ukrainian miners who came to work under a contract. In the city there is the opportunity to go down into the world's only coal mine. The tour<\/a> will be led by the miner himself. Cost: 600 CZK.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nVisit the husky center<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nThe owners of this center call it the fluffiest and cutest place in Barentsburg. About 80 representatives of different breeds live here. You can simply book a tour of the nursery (150 CZK), buy a dog trekking<\/a> service, which costs 490 CZK, or go sledding (690 CZK). By the way, this can be done even in summer.<\/p>\nMake a memorable souvenir<\/strong><\/h4>\nBarentsburg has a crafts center<\/a> that hosts master classes for tourists and city residents. You can make a sweatshirt, a hat, or, for example<\/a>, a magnet with your own hands.<\/p>\nGo to the Pyramid<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis is a village that was mothballed back in 1998. True, due to the abundance of tourists, even here it was necessary to open a hotel. In addition to the unique nature, you should definitely take a look at the northernmost cinema in the world, completely restored in 2019. The poster includes documentaries and feature films from surviving films from the 1960s\u20131980s. As a bonus there are buns from the old-time cook Elena Alexandrovna.<\/p>\n
Upon arrival to the archipelago, all tourists are greeted by a polar bear. Don't be scared – the bear is not real. The airport itself is quite compact, but very cozy: there is a waiting room, Wi-Fi, and places to charge gadgets. The “capital of the archipelago” Longyearbyen is only 3 km away. A bus is connected to the arrival schedule. In addition, it is possible to order a taxi<\/a>.<\/p>\n Despite the small population of Longyearbyen, in the town you will find more than a dozen hotels to suit any (but still fat) budget – there are both guest houses and a Radisson 4* hotel<\/a>. For example<\/a>, the cheapest bed in the guesthouse Gjestehuset102<\/a> will cost the tourist<\/a> 405 CZK. As in any other place, the rule “the earlier you book, the cheaper the room rate” applies.<\/p>\n It is on the archipelago that the conditional safe of agriculture is located. The building itself is not impressive at all, and tours<\/a> of the warehouse are not organized, but the place is unique and iconic. Where else can you find something like this?<\/p>\n By the way, in 2023 it will be 15 years since the storage facility was built. On this occasion, the Virtual Tour Company has organized a virtual tour<\/a> that you can take without leaving your couch.<\/p>\n Everything about the geology and history of the region, its unique flora and fauna, as well as human activity is collected here. In addition, the museum contains many stuffed animals – local residents of Spitsbergen. Entrance ticket for an adult costs 150 CZK.\u00a0<\/p>\n Yes! Even 1000 km from the North Pole they brew beer<\/a>! The brewery was founded by former miner Robert Johansen. Nowadays, as many as 10 varieties are produced here, which you can try during a tasting tour<\/a>. The ticket costs 449 CZK. So if you travel – a must visit!<\/p>\n Polar bears, whales, seals, walruses – to see them all, you need to contact a local travel agency that organizes a cruise<\/a> around Svalbard. And believe me, you definitely need to see this!<\/p>\n Despite its distance from the mainland, Longyearbyen has nightlife<\/a>. In restaurants<\/a> you can try exotic dishes a la whale meat or salmon cream soup. And the bars have their own twist: they serve alcoholic<\/a> drinks with glacial ice. They say it holds the temperature longer than ice from the refrigerator. Therefore, nightlife lovers will not be bored here.<\/p>\n Barentsburg is the second largest city in the archipelago. About 400-450 people live here. The residents are Russian and Ukrainian miners who came to work under a contract. In the city there is the opportunity to go down into the world's only coal mine. The tour<\/a> will be led by the miner himself. Cost: 600 CZK.<\/p>\n The owners of this center call it the fluffiest and cutest place in Barentsburg. About 80 representatives of different breeds live here. You can simply book a tour of the nursery (150 CZK), buy a dog trekking<\/a> service, which costs 490 CZK, or go sledding (690 CZK). By the way, this can be done even in summer.<\/p>\n Barentsburg has a crafts center<\/a> that hosts master classes for tourists and city residents. You can make a sweatshirt, a hat, or, for example<\/a>, a magnet with your own hands.<\/p>\n This is a village that was mothballed back in 1998. True, due to the abundance of tourists, even here it was necessary to open a hotel. In addition to the unique nature, you should definitely take a look at the northernmost cinema in the world, completely restored in 2019. The poster includes documentaries and feature films from surviving films from the 1960s\u20131980s. As a bonus there are buns from the old-time cook Elena Alexandrovna.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWhere to live?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWhere to go and what to do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
View the World Seed Vault<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLocal Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Try local beer<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGo looking for locals<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nrestaurants and bars<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Go to Barentsburg<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nVisit the husky center<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Make a memorable souvenir<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Go to the Pyramid<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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