Travelers to Svalbard to be tested for corona regardless of vaccination status
People traveling to Svalbard will have to take a rapid test within 24 hours of arrival. The new requirement also applies to fully vaccinated people…
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Norwegian Environment Agency moves to tighten tourism rules for Svalbard
The Norwegian Environment Agency had proposed stricter tourism rules for Svalbard in a bid to safeguard the Norwegian archipelago’s vulnerable nature and cultural monuments. Driving…
Many Norwegians moved to Svalbard during the corona pandemic
The number of inhabitants in Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard continues to increase. Norwegian citizens account for the largest increase in the population. As of…
Wally the Walrus leaves England and heads north toward his home on Svalbard
Norway eagerly awaits you, Wally! Wally the Walrus spent his summer holidays sunbathing and swimming around the coast of England. He chose to spend the…
13 photos of striking Svalbard that will have you bracing to brave the cold and visit
Situated 1300 kilometers above the Arctic Circle, Svalbard is not for the faint of heart. But those who make the trip are richly rewarded with…
How one author decided to create a kid’s book set on stunning Svalbard
Author of the kid’s “Lindie Lou Adventure Series”, Jeanne Bender, decided to set one of her beloved books on Svalbard – out of awe at…
Infection control official asks unvaccinated older people to stay away from Svalbard
Soon, almost the entire adult population on Svalbard will be fully vaccinated. At the same time, the chief infection control officer asks unvaccinated older adults…
Update: No indication that anyone has been swept away in the large avalanche on Svalbard
A large avalanche took place at Hiorthfjellet on Svalbard. The avalanche area is being investigated with scooter patrols and helicopters, but no people have been…
Store Norske is buying Hurtigruten’s buildings on Svalbard for 690 million kroner
Hurtigruten Grop is selling its buildings on Svalbard to Store Norske for NOK 690 million. At the same time, the two companies are entering into…
PHOTO: The man attacked by a polar bear on Svalbard managed to get away with minor injuries. The bear was shot
A man was attacked by a polar bear in Mohnbukta on the east side of Spitsbergen on Tuesday. He managed to escape with minor injuries….
Man attacked and injured by polar bear on Svalbard
A man has been attacked and injured by a polar bear in Mohnbukta on the east side of Spitsbergen. The extent of the injuries is…
Negative coronavirus test required before arrival in Svalbard
The entry rules to Svalbard have been tightened. A negative test result from a coronavirus test taken in Norway within 24 hours before the scheduled…
Disney wants to make a nature film on Svalbard
In March and May, Disney’s nature film company will film on Svalbard. The governor has given permission for 20 helicopter landings on various glaciers on…
Norwegian Tik Tok strikes again: Millions of people worldwide are fascinated by life on Svalbard
Again capturing global attention is Norwegian Tik Tok. Multiple Tik Toks of Svalbard, which is currently undergoing its 24-hours-of-darkness polar night phenomenon, have gone viral…
Cherokee are first Native Americans to store plant species in Svalbard Seed Vault
The Cherokee people became the first indigenous Americans to store their heirloom plant species in the Svalbard Seed Vault. Photo: Global Crop Diversity Trust /…
How long can seeds live? The 100-year experiment launched at Norway’s “doomsday” vault aims to find out
Only after a hundred years will the researchers at the seed vault on Svalbard, also known as the “doomsday vault,” find out the answer to…
Polar bears in Norway: All you need to know
Have you ever wondered about the habitat, population, diet, and overall lifestyle of polar bears? Then, you’ve come to the right place. Norway is one…
Was a record hot summer in Svalbard this year
This year’s summer is the warmest ever recorded on Svalbard. Since 1997, the average summer temperatures on Svalbard have always been above normal. This year’s…
Man dead following polar bear attack
The governor of Svalbard can inform that a man ( Johan Jacobus Kootte (38) Dutch citizen) has passed away after having been attacked by a…
Over 30 tourism companies can start operating in Svalbard from Monday
Many tourism companies in Svalbard can welcome tourists again this week after the Governor has reviewed their anti-Coronavirus infection plans. “We are consistently pleased with…
