Svalbard is a group of islands in the arctic ocean. There are also polar bears, reindeer, and mammals that live in the sea. The 10 best spitsbergen hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. Svalbard is connected to the phone grid in mainland norway via fiber optic cable. Spitzbergen adventures is a highly professional company and misha was an amazing guide that was very knowledgeable, polite, patient and an incredible. The unique arctic ecosystem of svalbard is almost entirely protected in a network of nature reserves and national parks. Life in svalbard leben in spitzbergen episode 1 longyearbyen. Flights to svalbard land at longyearbyens airport, which has direct connections. Discover the whaling history of ingebrigstenbukta, witness beluga whales cruising through the waters near bourbonhamna, gain a better understanding of the archipelagos glacial formation while hiking in hornsund and keep an eye. All settlements in svalbard are located on the main island of spitsbergen or vest spitsbergen. When spitsbergen was first discovered by the dutch explorer william barents, it was named so for its jagged peaks. The islands in this archipelago extend from 74 n to 81 n and 10 e to 35 e, midway between the north.
The name spitsbergen derives from the dutch for jagged peaks after the islands were discovered by explorer willem barentzs in 1596, whilst finding a route to the far east. 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 that is. Longyearbyen is the administrative centre on svalbard. Gc300k8 svalbard fossils earthcache in svalbard and jan. Naturally, svalbards muchlauded abundance of polar bears demands appropriate caution. Coal mining, tourism, and international research are svalbards major industries. Seven national parks and 23 nature reserves cover twothirds of svalbard. Violent storms and temperatures in the region of minus 40 degree celsius are not uncommon in the polar circle. This tiny community and town with two streets is the starting point for many arctic cruises. This is the site of the airport and it is from here that the district governor controls the tiny norwegian community of around 1. The mists of time, is available from the south georgia heritage trust. From there well sail on the polaris, a yacht that will take us to the northwest part of spitsbergen this almost unexplored region is the largest island on the svalbard archipelago and the only one.
The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely different. While explorers couldnt bridge the orient to europe, an early discovery of highquality coal made svalbard a place worth establishing a foothold. Vest spitsbergen or vestspitsbergen, urban east norwegian. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the arctic ocean, the. An 11day wildlife expedition to the high arctic, including a 10day voyage around the island of spitsbergen in search of breeding seabirds, polar bears, walrus and spectacular scenery. The 10 best restaurants in spitsbergen updated april 2020.
Svalbard, an archipelago located in the arctic ocean, is the kingdom of norways northernmost part. A three hour flight north of norways capital oslo and youll reach the remote community of longyearbyen on the island of spitsbergen the largest of svalbard archipelago. All settlements in svalbard are located on the main island of spitsbergen or vestspitsbergen. The 10 best things to do in spitsbergen coronavirus update. They total an area of some 62,000 sq km about the same size as ireland, mostly in the form of three larger islands spitsbergen, nordaustlandet and edgeoya plus a number of smaller islands and outcrops. Everybody may live and work in svalbard indefinitely regardless of country of citizenship. Situated north of mainland europe, it is about midway between continental norway and the north pole. The 10 best things to do in spitsbergen coronavirus. Here youll find detailed information about particular places spitsbergenfotos, flora, fauna, weatherreport and cultural heritage. Morag gambles method for simple abundance our permaculture life duration. Apr 25, 2017 the svalbard islands are remote islands in the arctic ocean and are part of the overseas territory of norway. Whilst the other islands of svalbard are nature reserves and therefore inaccessible without gaining special permission, spitsbergen, which broadly includes its group of surrounding islands barentsoya, edgeoya, nordaustlandet and prins karls forland, is where the modest.
Svalbard spitsbergen polar bears and seabirds may 2020. The starting point of this adventure is longyearbyen, in svalbard, norway. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely. From there well sail on the polaris, a yacht that will take us to the northwest part of spitsbergen. Our voyage takes us to nordre isfjorden nasjonalpark, forlandet nasjonalpark, and the spectacular nordvestspitsbergen nasjonalpark. 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. Venture to the northernmost inhabited islands on the planet on this 11night expedition through the spitsbergen and svalbard archipelago. Discover the remote and wild region of spitsbergen svalbard in this 11day trip hiking in this arctic region. The majority of the population travelled here in connection with the coal mining run by the store norske spitsbergen. The oldest formations, the socalled basement, including precambrian, cambrian and ordovician rocks, occur as a belt along the westcoast of spitsbergen, in a large area between wijdefjorden and hinlopenstretet in the north, as well as in the northern part of nordaustlandet and in the southern part.
Spitsbergen, dutch for pointed peaks, has a human population and a polar bear population that is roughly the same. Spitzbergen adventures is a highly professional company and misha was an amazing guide that was very knowledgeable, polite, patient and an incredible host for the 5 hour tour. It was bestowed on this island by the dutch explorer willem barents, who discovered it while searching for a. Each has its own claim to svalbards magnificent natural history. This island, the largest in the norwegian archipelago of svalbard, is also among the best places to view arctic wildlife, including arctic foxes, reindeer, a multitude of seabirds, and the beloved polar bear. Here youll find detailed information about particular places spitsbergen fotos, flora, fauna, weatherreport and cultural heritage. Svalbardspitsbergen practical information pioneer expeditions. Meaning jagged peaks, this befits a remarkable land with a spectacular coastline, littered with glaciers flowing into the sea, and high cliffs with prolific wildlife. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely different climbing approach from. Svalbard is a group of islands that belongs to norway located between the arctic ocean, barents sea, greenland sea, and the norwegian sea. Spitsbergen, part of the svalbard archipelago, is a barren mountainous island the name means pointy peaks that is closer to the north pole than it is to the arctic circle. The islands are governed by the governor of svalbard. Uniquely, the norwegian archipelago of svalbard, located in the high arctic, is an entirely visafree zone.
All nationalities require a full passport valid for 6 months. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates slovenia june 2007 theatrical release also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. 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. Its a other size geocache, with difficulty of 4, terrain of 4.
If theres only one place to visit in the arctic, its spitsbergen, the largest island in norways svalbard archipelago. Dark and icegripped for eight months of the year, svalbards landscape consists of jagged peaks supported by immense. The svalbard treaty grants treaty nationals equal right of abode as norwegian nationals. Jagged peaks of spitzbergen 2007 tv movie release info. Svalbard simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. High above the arctic circle lies this remarkable archipelago, known in norwegian as svalbard. Svalbard airport in longyearbyen is the main airport. Spitsbergen trips, spitsbergen tours, spitsbergen holidays. Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the svalbard archipelago in northern norway. The islands are directly north of norway, and under norwegian rule since 1920.
You arrive in the worlds northernmost town, historic longyearbyen previously known as long year city, deep within the arctic circle, and we have time to explore this small city of about 2000 human inhabitants. This remote location means svalbard retains the pristine natural wonders that the polar north is famed for. On the archipelagos island of spitsbergen there are two towns. Svalbard fossils gc300k8 was created by wolf64 no messagecenter on 10272011. The area is sometimes referred to as spitsbergen, the main island with all the settlements. This ensures a good quality telephone coverage in longyearbyen, barentsburg, sveagruva and nyalesund. Nontreaty nationals may live and work indefinitely visafree as well. In summer, the plants grow quickly one plant every 2578 days during the midnight sun. The call of the wild, by jack london one of them was a big, snowwhite fellow from spitzbergen who had been brought away by a whaling captain, and who had later accompanied a geological survey into. Our trips to spitsbergen offer exceptional access to arctic wildlife including polar bears, walrus, several species of seals and whales, reindeer, arctic fox and moreall against the backdrop of spectacular arctic.
Although 60% of the land is covered with flowing glaciers, it has incredibly diverse scenery, including tundra, fjords and mountains from which it gets its name. Lots of countries squabbled over this territory, mainly due to whaling interests, and in 1920 it. Job opportunities at svalbard longyearbyen is the administrative centre on svalbard. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Load location load a location by coordinates, location name or zip code. Svalbard is a norwegian archipelago in the arctic ocean. Jul 22, 2014 the svalbard archipelago was first mapped by dutch explorer willem barentsz in 1598, as part of his mission to find a northern passage, but sea ice beat him and his crew back time and time again.
Remote, mysterious and extreme, the norwegian island of spitsbergen is the. Dark and icegripped for eight months of the year, svalbard s landscape consists of jagged peaks supported by immense buttresses of rock that plunge into the ocean. Spitsbergen is the ultimate destination for photographers interested in capturing incredible images of arctic animals and scenery. The best time to see polar bears in svalbard is usually in the summer months, as the ice encompassing the archipelago melts enough for us to navigate the icy waters. From spitzbergen through the arctic, and across canada and the barrens, he had held his own with all manner of dogs and achieved to mastery over them. It is about halfway between mainland norway and the north pole. 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. Speysied wildlife bird watching trip reports spitzbergen.
Spitsbergenthe remarkable islands of the svalbard archipelago are part of norway, lying far to the north of the mainland and high above the arctic circle. Entry visas are not required for entry into greenland or spitsbergen. It is one of the most unspoiled wilderness areas in the world. The majority of the population travelled here in connection with the coal mining run by the store norske spitsbergen kullkompani. The svalbard archipelago was first mapped by dutch explorer willem barentsz in 1598, as part of his mission to find a northern passage, but sea ice beat him and his crew back time and time again. The basement the largescale features of the svalbard geology are relatively simple. Svalbard is an archipelago in the arctic ocean, located about midway between norway and the north pole. Aug 16, 2015 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 that is. The tallest peak is newtontoppen 1,717 m or 5,633 ft, followed by perriertoppen 1,712 m or 5,617 ft. Svalbard cruise polar bear watching aurora expeditions. Gsm mobile phones work in longyearbyen, svea and barentsburg.
The 10 best things to do in spitsbergen 2020 with photos. Below the low grey cloud, a narrow window of clear sky to our west like a long landscape photograph reveals bright sunlight glinting off distant glaciers and mountains. Our free photography program gives you the chance to learn and practice your skills alongside an experienced expert. Coal mining has historically been the dominant economic activity, and the spitzbergen treaty of 9 february 1920 gives the 45 countries that so far have ratified the treaty equal rights to exploit mineral deposits, subject to norwegian regulation. Spitsbergen 063020150717 spitzbergen svalbard expectations are naturally high when you spend 18 days travelling spitsbergen but what these 18 days. Per sefland, then governor of svalbard, said it has been a chosen policy so far that we havent made any difference between the treaty citizens and those from outside the treaty. Meaning jagged peaks in dutch, the island was named for the sharp pointed mountains that barents met in the northwest of spitsbergen. There are svalbard reindeer wandering alongside the runway, we already hear our first snow bunting singing and there are arctic terns its all terribly exciting. The largest island is spitsbergen, followed by nordaustlandet and edgeoya. Find out where svalbard is located, the best entry points for an arctic safari, what country it. The islands are directly north of and since 1920 an integrated part of norway. All three slovenian expeditions 2005, 2006, and 2007 led by slovenian filmmaker gregor kresal had to face major logistical difficulties. Islands in the svalbard archipelago to the east of northern greenland.
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